I like this genre a lot, but I'm also willing to admit that so many books start to sound alike.

Here's a new one that's original, creative and smart! Title: "The Rook," sort of a combo of Bourne Identity and Monty Python. The plot involves a secret group with amazing paranormal powers, secretly organized by the British gov. to battle (and keep secret) attacks from other beings with paranormal powers.

It's extremely well-written, AND it's really clever. Not the same-ole same-ole cutesy romance with a sassy para. chick (altho strong young women do play major roles). The characters are original creatures, too.

When I read the book jacket, it didn't do much for me. I thought it just did not sound that interesting. But it really is, in a field where intelligent wit and creativity, something beyond YA level, is hard to find.

I just checked my iibrary's web site and they have it.  I'll check it out the next time I'm in there.  Thanks for the post.

This Title, if its the one by Cristyn West; is free (at the time of this post) for Kindle at Amazon.

-RD

I thought it was the one by Daniel O'Malley, but I d/l the freebie by Cristyn West too.

The book I referred to in the OP was by Daniel O'Malley....