Book Review: Paramnesia by Brian Wilkinson

When I saw the cover of Paramnesia by Brian Wilkinson I was immediately interested. The cover itself is beautiful and its simplicity caught by eye. What really sold me on the book was the fact that the main character, Nora, is able to see the dead. I love me a good supernatural read and this seemed to be right up my alley - and I was right.

Paramnesia is a YA novel set in Canada. The main character is a teenager named Nora who goes to prom with her boyfriend when they are attacked by a supernatural monster. After the attack Nora is able to see the dead. Her new ability is explained away as paramnesia, but Nora is able to meet a few living people who know her ability is real. The creature that attacked her on prom night is still after her and with her new ability Nora makes friends with a group of ghosts who help her fight her tormentor.

The book is a classic YA novel - young love, tragedy, confused heroine who is unsure of herself in the beginning but ends up finding her strength. I have to say, if there was no supernatural aspect to this book I probably wouldn't like it. It reminds me of the times I've been watching a show on TV and am much more interested in the supporting characters than the main characters. The supporting characters in Paramnesia are lovely and really make the story worthwhile.

If you are looking for a quick read, really like YA novels and are also into the supernatural genre then I think Paramnesia is worth the time.

*I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.