Nora Edwards é uma jovem rapariga que esperava pelo dia em que encontraria a sua pessoa especial. Esta acabaria por ser Andrew, um jovem extrovertido, divertido e alegre. Desde cedo que ambos tinham uma relação especial e invejada por muitos dos amigos de ambos. No entanto, toda a felicidade não foi para além da noite da formatura. Ao regressarem a casa, Nora e Andrew são atacados por uma criatura sobrenatural - "Revenant"! Deste ataque, apenas Nora sobreviveu. Ou haverá mais para além disto?

Com o passar dos dias, Nora apercebe-se de que há algo que mudou desde aquela noite. Sonhos que parecem realidade e que Nora assegura o serem! Rapidamente é diagnosticada com uma condição designada de "Paramnesia", em que o indivíduo poderá confundir sonhos com a realidade. No entanto, Nora sabe que, na verdade, o que ela está a vivenciar não é um sonho, mas sim de facto a realidade. A jovem é capaz de ver Andrew mas sob a forma de uma "fumaça" tal como muitos outros indivíduos que já partiram que lhe pedem ajuda por múltiplas razões.

Para além disso, Nora também viu Revenant e, de forma a manter a sua identidade anónima, a criatura partirá à procura de Nora para acabar com ela. No entanto, essa perseguição poderá ser mais complicada do que inicialmente se pensou.

A história é leve e até curiosa em certos aspetos. No entanto, seria de esperar que o autor tivesse outra capacidade de definir alguns aspetos de forma diferente e não como se o livro fosse escrito por um adolescente. Algumas das expressões usadas acabaram por tirar alguma da fiabilidade da história e mesmo alguma da minha vontade em continuar a leitura. Por isso, classifiquei este livro com 3 estrelas.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

Nora and Andrew are typical teenagers in love and then on the night of thei prom it all goes horribly wrong.

If you stories with a touch of supernatural then this book is a great choice! I really enjoyed this book and learning about the characters. At first I thought that I was going to get annoyed with the teenage angst but actually the characters matured as the story went on and it really benefited from that.

I don’t want to give too much away but I did guess a couple of things before they happened but it didn’t spoil the enjoyment of the story.

This is a book I can see me reading again and again!

Thank you to NetGalley and Blue Moon Publishers for providing me this ARC by Brian Wilkinson.

3 stars
I enjoyed the first 20% of this book - good premise, characters and potential. The next 30% definitely slowed me down, it was like a lull in the middle. However, the last 50% picked back up with more action and character development which reeled me back in. I wasn't exactly wowed when I was finished but I wasn't disappointed either. The premise works and the writing is good - this is a solid 3 stars in my opinion.

Nora Edwards has the perfect boyfriend. The one she always hoped for. His name is Andrew. On prom night, Andrew and Nora have a car accident ending up with the Revenant (a monster who lives by sucking souls out of people) taking Andrew's soul as he dies . The Revenant tries to take Nora's soul but isn't successful. When Nora wakes up in the hospital, she tells her parents and the police about what happened at the accident but discovers that they don't believe in the Revenant. She has a purple scar as a result of the accident. The scar gives her the ability to see ghosts. She doesn't understand at first what she was experiencing in the hospital. When she does, she tells and ends up being told she has paramnesia from the car accident. Its all in her mind, but she knows better. What will she do with this new ability she has? Will she see Andrew as a ghost?

There is much more to the story but I don't want to spoil the story for you. I liked that it was told in the third person narrative as I was able to discover each character's attributes and weakness. I felt for Nora as she tries to learn how to deal with all the ghost who want her help. It's a fast ya read with romance, mystery, ghosts and the supernatural. I can't wait for the second book. There is going to be a second book isn't there?

I loved the cover of this one. I found the synopsis intriguing but these books are so hit or miss for me that it's hard to say just judged on a cover, right?!

I found that the story was engaging with me as the reader, and that I had lots of feelings about the characters and how things went. I didn't expect that. But, the romance in the start felt... horrible executed. Like, it was kinda awkward to read. I have no problems with instaloves in general but this one felt cringey. I would say that the love aspect should have been done a bit better, and that would have heightened the read for me and given it a higher score.

Paramnesia: The Deadish Chronicles, Book #1
by Brian Wilkinson
A not to be missed young adult writer that brings out a phenomenal supernatural tale out of seemingly thin air. Brian does a great job of showing teenage problems, in a world of soul vampires, and ghosts. This book is a page turner, that will capture young audiences and adults alike. It's a great girl power piece, and shows the value of not just taking from others but that giving back has its own rewards. Written with his young daughter in mind this author brings a piece and character that will inspire his child to know not only his love, but the strength he believes she has with in her. I love the mystery and the danger in the story, and just the right mix of supernatural and teenage anxs. Great story for any public library.

This ghostbuster like is a fun and cute read even though it is about ghosts....
It is a unique paranormal/cute love story but still leaves readers questions about characters. Will there be a book 2?

3.5 stars
*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review by Netgalley.*
What would you do if you found and lost your soul mate but you were still able to see him as well as other dead people? You would think you lost your mind.
That's what kinda happens to Nora. But once she meets the deadish she comes to accept her new nature and use her powers for good.
Nora was a great protagonist, as she was described realistically and took coherent decisions. The deadish were adorable and they really made the book worth it.
I really like this book as a start for the series and I really hope I get to read the next one!

What a concept! An accident that kills the love of your life and gives you the power to communicate with the dead all the while people around you think to you're crazy and the evil ones want you dead.... sounds like the Deadish Society to me. Great book!!!!

This is an epic read which I enjoyed thoroughly. It's well-written and has very interesting characters, I loved author's writing style; unique and a little quirky. It's a must read for YA paranormal fans.

Nora's story is quite tragic but at the same time it is also full of hope. Although, she loses her boyfriend, whom she loves immensely, however she also gains the ability to see, as well as, talk to the dead. And the dead never rests, unfortunately. At first she thinks she is going crazy. With little help she soon realizes that things are exactly as they seem to be and there is nothing wrong with her brain. Now the question is how she will deal with her knowledge of supernatural world, it not only exists but also poses a threat to her world.

I think this book is just perfect! The name and cover attracted me at first and I'm glad that I read it, because as far as I'm concerned this one is worth reading. It has sad moments and moments that will make you laugh-out-loud, not to mention few incredibly romantic moments that will keep you entertained.

However I do believe that it can be improved even more. In my opinion it's a little longer than it needs to be, but then some readers do enjoy that aspect too. :)

Interesting characters and world building. I felt like the loose ends weren’t all tied up by the end, however.

*disclaimer, i recievied a free copy of this novel through netgalley in exchange for a honest review*
For me this book was a fun quick read! i enjoyed this book and normally i am not a fan of paranormal books, so if even if you dont normally enjoy paranormal stories i would still recommend this to you!

This book starts when Nora and Andrew meet and quickly fall in love, until Andrew suffers when he meets the renevant. Nora also sees ghosts that only she can see! she then goes on a quest! i wont spoil the book for other potential readers but the ending was amazing and i will pick up the next book in the series!
the only issue i had with this novel is that at times i did not like the romance but, that is just personal preferences!
overall, this book was enjoyable and i would rate it 4/5 stars!

*thank you to Netgalley and Blue Moon Publishers for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

3 stars.

This was an odd book. It seemed like just as it would pick up the pace, it would flop again. It was a struggle to get through but It wasnt bad per say, it just didnt seem to work. I dont know what to make of it. Maybe I will give it another go one day and see if my thoughts change.

Paramnesia is not what you'd typically expect to find in a Science Fiction novel. I loved the first line and the premise of the story, which is essentially about Nora who falls in love with Andrew only to have him torn away in a tragic accident. This throws her into the Revenant conspiracy with a secret "deadish" society and the ability to shoot beams that allow Nora to see the dead. I liked the poignant moments, how the two characters explored their unique, but sad situation with the perfect balance of humor and grief.

On the other hand, I didn't like the insta-love that took place between Nora and Andrew. Personally, I dislike insta-love, which is partially why this didn't work for me. I didn't like all the attention paid to the female characters' bodies. Nora was compared to Vee , Nora's brother referring to a girl by her boobs, and a few other instances that I felt were....cliche and unnecessary. Not to mention, Vee and Nora had mean girl tension between them as if the two were competing, which added to the vibe of "stereotypical girl behavior" of being catty and obsessed with boys and their bodies.

Overall, I think this would appeal to some people, but it didn't particularly appeal to me because of how familiar all the tropes/cliches/storyline felt. A+ for originality of Deadish society, Revenant, and the ordeal itself, but everything else fell a little short for me,

This book was provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I could not get into this one. I'm not sure why not, the synopsis is right up my alley. I typically enjoy this kind of thing. Perhaps I need to give it another go at a later date.
Rating added only because netgalley requires a star rating.

So, I knew there was a chance I wasn't going to like this book, which is why I read a sample before I decided to request it for review consideration. The sample that I read made me think that I would be able to enjoy it, and ultimately I did end up enjoying Paramnesia. It took a while (at least to the 40% mark) before I flipped from annoyed to intrigued, but it did happen.

Paramnesia has problems, as many other readers have pointed out. The prologue is a bit unnecessary. The insta-love between Nora and Andrew was painful. We're talking eye-roll, groan-from-the-toes-up painful. That part alone was almost enough to make me give up on the book. Not many of the characters are actually likable, and dialogue is not the author's strong point.

However, once I adjusted my expectations of Paramnesia for the age range its aimed at and things actually started happening, I found myself enjoying the story a bit more. By the halfway point, I was semi-reluctantly engaged in what was going on. By the time the book hit it's final act, I found myself needing to finish it. The lead up to the final battle, and the battle itself put me in my happy spot. I found myself rooting for Nora and Charlie (even though I still didn't particularly like Nora). I wanted things to work out for the Deadish crew.

I think Brian Wilkinson has a great imagination, and I hope that future books of the Deadish Chronicles will showcase more of the story-telling talent that I saw in the last half of Paramnesia. The potential for a great story to be told is evident in Paramnesia, but there is just too much focus on relationship drama that's unnecessary, and the Revenant comes across more like an angry spoiled brat than an actual evil to be feared.

Overall, though, it wasn't a bad read. If the first half had matched up to the last half, it would have been a good read. Approach Paramnesia with caution if you have issues with insta-love and the like, but don't run in the other direction. You might be surprised by how much you enjoy it in the end. I was.

A great read. I liked how the characters interacted and the story was great.

Would definitely recommend for YA.

I really enjoyed this novel from the very beginning. It was paced well and held my attention. The idea behind paramnesia and the ghost world was very creative.

I love Mr. Wilkinson's style. And did you see that cover?? The flow of this story was even paced and at times lyrical. If you haven't yet discovered this author now is the time to dive in!

The take on the ghost and her snoring did not interest me. At some points the story is well written but other times it did not catch my attention like I though it might.