Evermore: The Immortals, begins with seventeen-year-old Ever having just lost her entire family in a horrible car accident. Now she can see people’s auras and psychically know their life story at the slightest of touch. She used to be a popular, blonde, cheerleader type, now she’s the withdrawn sulky hooded figure trying to make her way in a new school. Then, of course, she meets the boy. Damen Auguste, immortal.
While Evermore: The Immortals suffers the romance craze tiredness of current teen reads, it does offer diverse supporting characters in a realistic high school setting, sprinkled nicely with some endearing ghosts. Author Alyson Noel does a nice job of effortlessly moving the fantasy in and out of Ever’s teenage life. However, the plot is a bit slow on the action front, with some editing needed; and while Damen is a frustrating character, this may be Noel’s point as Evermore: The Immortals is the first in a series. And it looks like we'll be seeing even more of Ever and Damen as the book has been sold for a future television series (via author website).
All in all, a decent mix of standard teen angst mixed with a unique premise of reincarnation and everlasting, but unrequited, love. Recommended for teen paranormal romance readers, readers looking for something different in the fantasy-fused modern setting and Twilight fans who want a break from all the vampire craziness plaguing our shelves.
Themes: Romance, Difficult Decisions, Love and Family Thank you to Library Thing.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin Date: February 2009.
ISBN-10: 031253275X / ISBN-13: 978-0312532758
Evermore: The Immortals,
Thank you to Library Thing.
Author Alyson Noel had eclectic taste in authors when she was younger. She cites Judy Blume and JD Salinger as her writing influences. She's a mean Rock Band player and believes in silver linings. You can read more about her on her website. 
© 2007-2009 Cheryl Vanatti for www.ReadingRumpus.com 
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