When I first attempted EVERY OTHER DAY by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, I had never heard of either the author or the title. I had requested the novel from Netgalley and had fully intended to actually read and review it at that time. For whatever reason, I read a page or two and then gravitated to something else, forgetting this one entirely. 
 Fast forward a few months, and I came upon EVERY OTHER DAY a second time, except this time it was the actual book and it was at the "What's New in YA?" table of my library. Yeah, I know I said I'd be staying away from that one -- and I do have a slew of adult novel reviews upcoming, but I know my weakness. And, last night I was in the mood for something I could really devour in a single sitting. That's how I found my way to this little gem again. 
 Except this time, I couldn't stop reading. I read EVERY OTHER DAY from start to finish without a single break. I loved it, had to keep going, and couldn't stop until the last page. 
 The basic plot, on the surface, is pretty similar to other YA novels I've encountered in the past. Kali, our heroine, is torn between the everyday trials of her menial high school existence and the process of discovery she undergoes as she explores and comes to term with her paranormal side. Yes, Kali is a regular teenager every other day, but on the off-days she's not entirely sure what she becomes. But, she knows that she is powerful and fierce, with an uncanny ability to destroy and an unexplained desire to hunt preternatural creatures. 
 In Kali's world, the preternatural realm really isn't a secret. The government is aware that these species exist, and several are even placed on the endangered species list. In fact, Kali's own father works for a corporation that seems to do some type of secret experimentation with preternatural creatures. The only real secret is that Kali may indeed be one of them. 
 Kali's mom left when she was a kid -- or so she's told -- so she really has no idea about her past. But when a classmate becomes infected with a soul-devouring preternatural parasite, Kali jumps into action in a whirlwind of events that force her to realize dark truths about herself and the world around her. 
 Fast paced and exciting with a twist and turn around every corner, EVERY OTHER DAY was a fun filled adventure and a great way to spend a lazy Friday. 
 I admire the author's wit and creativity, and I definitely look forward to reading more from Jennifer Lynn Barnes in the future!