Evermore by Alyson Noel

This collection of excerpts introduces the reader to Ever, a teenager who gains psychic abilities after a tragic accident that kills her family, including her younger sister, Riley, who now appears as a ghost. Ever can see auras, hear thoughts, and receive life stories through touch, but these gifts are overwhelming and she tries to suppress them. Her life takes a turn with the arrival of Damen, a mysterious new student with no aura, who possesses inexplicable abilities and seems to have an ancient connection to Ever. As Ever grapples with her powers and feelings for Damen, she uncovers a world of immortals and a dangerous history, particularly involving a vengeful immortal named Drina, who reveals a long-standing conflict and Ever's own untapped potential. Ultimately, Ever must come to terms with her new reality, including a profound decision about her relationship with Damen and the nature of her own existence.