This is one of the many books I picked up at Half-price books. I have like 20 in my to read pile, and the reason "The Otherworldlies" made it into my already read pile is because of the unique summary of the book. A girl that communicates with her dog, blisters from the sun, and can predict the daily weather accurately? A girl that is anything but normal? Sure, why not.Fern has to be one of my favorite characters I've ever read about. Imagine living your whole life believing you have a twin brother, then to suddenly find out that you aren't related at all. That the family you've been living with, the big brother you have, and even your mother that raised you, aren't even your real family? And then on top of all that: discovering strange powers, and overhearing neighbors talking about you like you're someone special.I absolutely adored Fern, her breakfast sunglasses, her soggy books from reading in the shower, and how she puts up with being an outcast in school. She seemed both scared of her strange new discovered powers and courageous when it came time to use them.This book is addictive, fun, and gives plenty of good laughs. Along with Fern there are an assorted cast of characters that add to the book's entertainment. It's definitely a good read.I'll be honest, there was a point in the book when I was really scared this book was becoming a Percy Jackson rip off. But don't fret, it is far from Percy Jackson, and if it wasn't for the use of words such as "Olympians, Poseidon, Hermes, etc," to describe different categories of otherworldlies, then I wouldn't have even thought of Percy Jackson :) Fern will never pass for normal again...Looking for a vampire book that doesn't have corny love scenes or no love scenes at all? Check out The Otherworldlies!Here, we have a protagonist who tries to fit in, or at least be invisible, although she can't help her strange habits, like climbing trees and perching on their branches. Things pick up when she is suddenly transported to a beach where she finds the first clue to the past that has been long kept secret from her. With the help of her popular twin brother and this girl named Lindsay Lin, she slowly discovers who she really is and how she fits in this plot to rule the world.The things I REALLY like about this book:1. The references to Greek mythology blended with vampirism2. The McAllister family except the mother and including the dog and some of the other good guys3. The flow of the storyFern wasn't that bad of a protagonist. She has her whiny and selfish moments but she IS a kid and you can understand WHY. At least she's WAY better than Bella. Fern cries but she DOES something.This book isn't a must-read and probably will fade from your mind eventually. But it is worthy reading and using your precious time on.4/5!
What do You think about The Otherworldlies (2008)?
Just loved this book! Glad to see that Jennifer Anne Kogler keeps writing -- love her style.
—kitkat
