But to sweeten the deal this time, I'm going to be giving away a copy. Dear Kiersten is coming to Salt Lake in early September (the 11th), and I'm going to her signing!! You can't see how my hands are shaking with excitement right now, but try to imagine it.
So if you leave a comment on this post, you'll be entered to win a signed copy of Paranormalcy!
1. Cover. Dude, if my cover is half as gorgeous as this one, I will cry with relief. And pure joy. I love this cover. Love isn't even a strong enough word for how I feel about this cover.
2. But books aren't all about covers. They're about people. Evie is a such a brilliantly written character. She has flaws. She has emotions. She has power. She has brains. She has it all. If you like compelling characters, you'll like Paranormalcy.
3. Plot. While this book has vampires and faeries and stuff, it's unlike anything else you've read. Trust me. The reason is because it's not about vampires and faeries and stuff. It's about a normal girl who can do something paranormal. And she's not a vampire. Or a faery. Or anything other than a girl who likes a boy. And who hasn't been that person? (Except for all you guys out there. But seriously.) If you like a plot that is fresh and well-paced, you'll like Paranormalcy.
Giveaway winners won't be posted until, IDK, say September 10, and then I'll go to the signing on the 11th. Leave a comment to enter!
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118 comments:
I'm intrigued by the new, fresh plot. Martina won it, read it, and loved it. I'm waiting for my copy to arrive, as my lovely younger sister pre-ordered it for a birthday gift weeks ago. Can't wait! Thanks for sharing your impressions, Elana.
Marissa
I'm *really* excited about this book. Tuesday seems too far away.
However, I could definitely wait for a SIGNED copy of the book! Awesome giveaway, Elana!
I can't wait to read this. I'd love to win. You are so lucky to get to meet Kristen. I love her blog.
Oooh, I hope I win. This looks like a great read. Nice giveaway!
I need to get my hands on this book!
I cannot WAIT to read Paranormalcy! :) It sounds so amazing.
Pre-ordered this one months ago and trying to find a way to get to her event in Naperville...but I'm going to New York about that time so it's not looking good...
please enter me if it's international, thanks :)
I'm stoked for this book. Sounds fantastic!! Woo-Hoo!
I've been looking forward to Paranormalcy for a while now. Like most books that I find lately, I've seen it featured on numerous blogs and on Good Reads. My interest is well stoked, and I can't wait for the release!
Awesome giveaway! And you'll be getting it signed, too? Thanks, Elana!
Ditto to everything you just said Elana! This cover is super gorgeous and the story is a new twist on everything I love. I read the first seventy pages when we were able to download it and now I am dying to read the rest!
Lucky you for going to her booksigning!
LOVE THIS BOOK!
I have been dying for this book to come out!!! I *love* the cover and it sounds fantastic. Plus Kiersten seems so nice on her blog! I can't wait!
I am a follower. Please enter me in contest. I really want to read this book. Tore923@aol.com
Sounds awesome! Thanks Elana, and I know covers shouldn't really matter, but I LOVE the cat-tails/pussy-willows on the front of this book. You can almost see them swaying.
I would love to win this book!
Nice comments, Elana. I like the way you do reviews, short, sweet, and to the point.
I soooo have been waiting for this one!!! It is safe to say please count me in lol! The cover is gorgeous.
I think this book looks fantastic and would love to snag a copy!!! However if I don't win at least I know it will be available soon!!!
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I've been reading so much about Paranormalcy - I'm dying to read the real thing!
It really is a beautiful cover - and the story itself sounds great!
I have this on my list of books, so I hope I win.
I'm in! thanks for hosting the give-away. I can't wait to read this book.
Please, enter me! I'd love to win an autographed copy of this book.
A normal girl who happens to be paranormal? I like the sound of that. This sounds like a good read!
This is my most anticipated book of the year!!!
Compelling is a perfect word for Evie! Man, I loved this book. And In agree--it's like nothing else. It takes paranormal to a whole new level.
SOO many people have been raving about this book so I'm excited for it!
Please enter me if it's international!!
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I'm excited about this book release! Very cool, intriguing cover!
I ordered my copy already, and she has a sweet contest on her site about her book too!
Love your book reviews! Winning a copy of Paranormalcy would be awesome!
I like checking in to see what y'all are reading and this one looks cool.
I'm sure your cover will be gorgeous too. I can't wait to read Paranormalcy :)
I've been so excited for this book to come out! (And for going to the signing, of course.)
I want sooo much to read this book!And yes,this cover is one of the most beautiful ever!But I'm sure your book cover will be just as beautiful!!
And thank you for another great giveaway!!!
Ooh, I so want to read this! Thanks Elana. :)
Super fantastic!!! Please enter me in the drawing!
I'm definitely buying this book whether I win or not and looking forward to reading it during the first week my kids are back to school.
Already preordered on my nook, but a signed copy? WOW!
Great contest, Elana!
Please enter me in the contest, the book sounds great and the cover is gorgeous!
This book sounds so fantabulous! (Know your love of moodging words together.) ;) I'm gonna' have to get my hands on a copy. Thanks for the great review.
Lisa ~ YA Literature Lover
This is on my to-read list. Throw my name into the mix.
This book sounds awesome (and I love the cover too!). Please put my name in the hat.
Ooo I've been wanting to read this book :D Count me in! And the cover really is gorgeous! :D
Cool. And you're right the cover is awesome!
Looking forward to reading it!
I've been going crazy looking for this book!!!!! Please put my name in the hat! :)
Sounds cool - count me in!
Yeah, it's almost here! Love the cover, and the story sounds awesome.
Enter me please. I've been hearing about this book for so long! Definitely will check it out when it's out. :)
This is one I've been counting down. I can't wait to read it! :-)
I love the cover too, and after reading the first pages, can't wait to finish it!
Enter my blog contest to win The Hunger Games Trilogy here!
The cover was what made me check out the story's description and after reading it, I can't wait to get my hands on the book.
LOVED this book. Don't enter me in the contest, cause I'm going to Kiersten's launch on Tuesday and I'm gonna get my own. Can't WAIT!!!! :)
It sounds like such a great book! :)
I am dying to get my fingers on this one!!!
Great giveaway - I just love her blog! Her personality is infectious! ;o)
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Enter me! Enter me!
Jai
I'm down for some Paranormalcy. Sounds intriguing.
I can't wait for this book! Thanks for the contest :)
kaitlynkline[at]gmail[dot]com
Wow, this release date snuck up on me quick. Thanks for holding a contest, count me in.
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Yay Paranormalcy! I want to read this, everyone's been raving about it!
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WOOT! I am now ready to read this book! Bring it on.
I'm super excited for this one. I hope I win.
I so can't wait to read this book.
Really looking forward to this book. It sounds like a great new release.
This is a book that I am super-excited about!I love the plot...I just LOVE the cover of the book!I love the fact that Evie's character is flawed yet powerful!Really looking forward to Paranormalcy...
this book has been at the top of my to read pile since I heard about it. Really looking forward to reading it.
This book sounds really great! I have heard a lot about it and I am really looking forward to it!
Pick me! Urm . . . pretty please . . .
I can't wait to read this book!!
I've read great things about this book. I'd love to read it!
I follow Kiersten on Twitter, and I can't wait to read this book! Count me in!
I have this one on my To-Read list and plan on buying it soon! BUT I'd gladly give away my own copy if I won an autographed one so count me in!
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!! I've heard great things about this book. I can't wait to read it!
I've been waiting for this one! I read the first 70 pages online and can't wait to read more. Thanks for the great giveaway, and please please take a picture with Kiersten! :)
Okay, I'm sold. I'll place Paralnormalcy on my TBR list. I'll be honest, I have a few in the qeue, but I'll get to it in about 4-6 weeks. Have agreat weekend.
Stephen Tremp
I've been waiting for this book for a long time! And it's not just about the pretty cover :P
I read the excerpt from Paranormalcy and it is so good! Evie is so funny, and I'm really intrigued by Lend.
I knew quickly that is a one of a kind book that I just have to get.
I want this book. I love Kiersten's blog, and I keep hearing how great the book is.
I've heard great things about Paranormalcy. Everyone is talking about this! I'd love to read it!Please include me if this is open internationally. Thanks!
Precious
I of course would love a copy!!
I can't wait to read this book! I've seen so many awesome comments about it - it would rock to get it early, but even if I don't, I'll still go buy a copy. :)
Oh, me please!! I would love to read this! Thanks so much for sweetening the deal, Elana!
I totally LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that cover! When MY book gets published, I pray that it has any equally amazing one. Wow.
Thanks for the cool contest and I really hope I win this one. Don't you wish everyone could win it--just one time? That would be so neat.
Cynde
Cynde's Got The Write Stuff
Thanks for the great contest! I SO want to read this book!
That is an amazing cover! Sign me up to win a copy. And good luck at the book signing.
I've read a few reviews of this, and it sounds great. Plus, I agree, the cover is gorgeous. Sign me up. :)
Oooh great contest! I've heard so many great things about this book. Thanks for the chance to win it!
This beautiful book has so much buzz, I thought it had already been out forever!
Have a great time at the signing!
I've been dying to read this book. The reviews are all so amazing, and the cover too. Plus the author is hilarious and adorable. :)
Awesome! I just NEED to read this book, looks amazing!
I've read such great things about this book! I'm so looking forward to reading it. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to win this book!
(And besides the things you mentioned, such a cool title, too.)
Sounds great, Elana.
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Thanks so much for the chance! I've heard amazing things about Paranormalcy (and I love the cover too!).
Can't wait for this one!
I've been seeing this book in all over blogs, and i've been entering so many giveaways for it. But still no lucky enough for international readers :(
Hope you can make my dreams come true Elana, by winning it here on your blog :D
Enter me in !
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The more I hear about this book, the more I want to read it. And it is a GORGEOUS cover. Thanks for the link to this contest. How did I miss it?
I keep hearing how good this book is and I can't wait to get my hands on one!!
Thanks for the contest :)
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Wow! What an awesome giveaway! The cover is simply breathtakingly gorgeous! Count me in! :D You can reach me at luvpinkpanther@gmail.com
Count me in! Sounds like a great book.
I'd love a copy of Kriersten's book! I'm going to cross my eyes, fingers and toes until you do you announce your winner. :)
This book looks sooo pretty--and I keep hearing how great its innards are too!
I've heard so meany good reviews for this to read it me book and now i can't wait to read it myself!
I hope you ship to Canada...I would love to have that copy of Paranormalcy that you're giving away. I'll take 1 please!
I've been waiting a LONG time for this book to debut after reading a snippet back in the spring. Within the last few weeks, Kierstin and her publishers made the first seventy pages available to read online. Now, I'm joined by my fourteen year old son in the waiting. He loved it and asked if we could go buy it that day and was sad when I told him no.
So excited for Tuesday!
I'm always fascinated by a new approach to vampirism so this book has been a must on my list for quite a while.
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If this is international please count me in. I'd love to read this book.
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Can't wait to read this. The reviews have been great. Definitely enter me. Thanks for the giveaway and have fun at the signing, shaking hands and all!
I didn't know Kirsten was coming. I really want to meet her!
I've been so excited about reading Paranormalcy!
Not only is it great that you're offering this book as a giveaway, but to go to the lengths to have it signed is really quite a treat! A friend of mine just finished this yesterday and said that no matter how hyped the paranormal genre can sometimes get, this one is a definite winner. Thanks for offering the chance to win it!
I'm SO excited for Paranormalcy! I can't wait to read it.
That really is a gorgeous cover. it really makes me want to read the book.
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