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The author mixes vampires and supernatural powers along with other paranormal creatures to create a story with action and suspense on top of all the problems a "regular" 12 year old would have. Fern discovers that she has a very rare ability. She can teleport herself from one place to another. Along with the help of her brother, Sam, she finds out more about her true self. She's not human, she's a vampire. The story moves quick and by the end of the book you find yourself wanting more. The only thing that bothered me about the book was the end. It felt very rushed. Other than that, it was great! It seems this book is the beginning of a new series and I can't wait to read the rest!


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The Otherworldlies Jennifer Anne Kogler Books Reviews

Twelve-year-old Fern McAllister is the black sheep of her family, set apart by pale skin that blisters after moments in the sun and dark black hair in a family of blondes. Her strange sensitivity to light, and seeming ability to communicate with the family dog, are secondary concerns to the kids at her middle school who tease her for having an absent father. Despite gaining herself the nickname "freaky Fern," she leads a generally happy life, thanks to her mother's caring and her twin
brother Sam's friendship.

But one day in the middle of English, Fern simply disappears. No one can find her; no one has seen her leave the room, much less her desk. Unbeknownst to her classmates, Fern has somehow managed to teleport to Pirate Cove, her favorite part of a nearby beach. Frightened and unsure of how she got there, Fern tries to tell the truth, but her mother isn't believing it and neither is the school's headmaster. The next time she vanishes and reappears, it is to a much more dangerous location, and by then it's impossible for Fern to keep her activities under wraps. It's only after a series of dangerous accidents that Fern discovers the truth of her identity and the full extent of her powers as an "otherworldly," the politically correct term for any creature that is not entirely human.

Kogler does a wonderful job of detailing the average twelve-year-old's insecurities and the way that they are magnified in Fern, who is anything but average. She presents a compelling picture of what it's like to grow up different in a world where schoolchildren are cruel and ostracize people who don't fit in. I found Fern, Sam, and their mother to all be very sympathetic and believable characters, whose motivations were easy to accept.

I also enjoyed Kogler's conception of the titular "otherworldlies," which made this book refreshingly different from other vampire stories I have read. Her use of Greek myths as the starting point for a number of inhuman creatures and supernatural powers put a new spin on the traditional vampire myths.

Overall, THE OTHERWORLDLIES was a satisfying read, with a plot that asked more questions than it answered but still managed to come to some kind of conclusion. Kogler's left herself open for a sequel, perhaps even an entire series, about Fern's future, and I for one look forward to whatever she comes up with next.

Reviewed by Candace Cunard
I enjoyed the overall story line but the writing and descriptions are not necessarily that sophisticated though I suppose thats what you get when a novel is more for teen readers. I am 29 so take this review with a grain of salt. I adore a lot of teen books which is one reason I often read them. I wish I had not ordered the hard-bound copy though I paid $11 for it. I would have preferred to have spent less on a paperback so if your not sure if you want to get it or not, wait for the paperback. It's worth a read and I like the main characters.
It's a fun fast read like Hunger Games, Harry Potter, etc, but better written. It's not just another vampire book - it has a totally original take. Although I love the adventure/supernatural power part of the book, the characters and relationships really suck you in. You can easily connect to Fern, the main protagonist, as she tries to navigate the challenges of junior high, and wrestles with her awkwardness/strangeness, especially in contrast to her normal twin bother (who is a loyal partner, but also a reminder of how different she really is). I'm glad to hear that the sequel -The Siren's Cry- is coming out this summer because The Otherworldlies ended with me wanting more.
When I first picked up this book I really enjoyed the main characters, thought they were smartly written, had likeable personalities and I instantly felt a pull to them.
I do not know what happened to the story though, I think it has great ideas I just find myself constantly forgetting I have started this book, once I put it down it is completely out of my mind.
I do not feel that hook of needing to know what is going to happen next or what else is there to be discovered.
The author mixes vampires and supernatural powers along with other paranormal creatures to create a story with action and suspense on top of all the problems a "regular" 12 year old would have. Fern discovers that she has a very rare ability. She can teleport herself from one place to another. Along with the help of her brother, Sam, she finds out more about her true self. She's not human, she's a vampire. The story moves quick and by the end of the book you find yourself wanting more. The only thing that bothered me about the book was the end. It felt very rushed. Other than that, it was great! It seems this book is the beginning of a new series and I can't wait to read the rest!