Author: Wendy Delsol
Publication Date: October 12, 2010
Genre: YA Paranormal/Fantasy
Copy provided by: Book it Forward Tours
Summary (via Goodreads):After her parents' divorce, Katla and her mother move from Los Angeles to Norse Falls, Minnesota, where Kat immediately alienates two boys at her high school and, improbably, discovers a kinship with a mysterious group of elderly women--the Icelandic Stork Society - who "deliver souls."
Why I read this: It's a debut novel and also, it's a new idea and one that I found intriguing.
Plot: The plot was unique - a society of Storks initiates young Katla into their society because she has the mark - an irritated spot on her head that starts itching when they needed to meet. Katla is soon to place her first soul and it comes to her in a dream and slowly, over the course of the book, shows Katla the potential mothers for this child.
Along with the main plot, there is Katla adjusting to life in Minnesota, where fashion really doesn't exist and she seems to be an outcast from the start. She gains some friends eventually and a small romance buds. There's a few twists in it that I didn't quite see coming - or at least - not that angle.
Overall, even though the plot was unique - it fell a bit short for me. I felt like the book stressed too much about her life and the main plot got pushed towards the back. Or maybe I really just wanted to see more and know more about this society of Storks.
Characters: Katla was really hard for me to like. She was a bit standoffish and I can understand because of her personality. It was hard to like her though and I think that took quite a bit away from the story. She's definitely not a girl I would entrust placing a soul with either.
Jack is an interesting male character, but he's got that horrible hot/cold aspect - I hate you, I love you. It really does get old after reading 10 books with the same variety of male character. He's definitely different in a paranormal aspect - but I'll let you discover that for yourself.
Relatability: I really couldn't relate much to be honest and that also drew me away from the book. I was hoping to discover more about the Storks and how that worked, but ended up with some other plot lines getting in the way.
Cover Commentary: Very pretty, definitely eye-catching and one of the reasons I wanted to read this book so badly.
Rating: 3/5 Roses 
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glad you finally got it written! :)
ReplyDeleteHurrah, you wrote it!
ReplyDeleteI am still looking forward to reading my copy of Stork, prolly because I don't read a ton of paranormal, but enough.
It sounds disappointing. I think it would frustrate me not knowing more about the paranormal society.
ReplyDeleteI have not heard many things about thus book. But it sounds different.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely sounds unique. I love the Stork concept.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard anything about this one. I really like the cover. I agree I would want to know more about the society.
ReplyDeleteI hate when a book with such a unique and original premise fall short. Wondering how the writers style was since the characters were not well-crafted?
ReplyDeleteI was really anticipating this one. Too bad it fell short for you, I will probably still pick this one up to try.
ReplyDeleteThe idea for Stork sounds really interesting. I like the cover too.
ReplyDeleteJust the cover alone is making me wanna get my hands on this book. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteSweet. I love the cover to this one, and have it on my list. Definitely have to get it :D
ReplyDeleteThe cover is pretty, but it doesn't sound like a book for me. Great review!
ReplyDeleteI like the premise but am sad that it fell short of expectations.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing, unique premise that I think I'd love. Thank you for writing this one down. I'll definitely be adding this book on my wishlist!
ReplyDeletei have mixed feelings about wanting to read this but it is a pretty cover
ReplyDeleteI heard of this recently and it sounds interesting, definitely a different idea.
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