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A review by samantha_89
The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff
1.0
Let me start by saying how much I wanted to love this book! I generally do not buy hardback books by authors I don't know or of books with unique plot lines. This book reminded me why I do that. I only finished it because I spent twenty bucks on it.
The writing was clunky and awkward. A lot of people have been saying that it was all telling and no showing. I think they might be right. Awkwardly long paragraphs of description got in the way of the plot, odd word choices and poor scene endings left me confused most of the time. I was constantly wondering what the hell the book's editor even did to it.
The only character I cared about at all was Tate, and then at the end when she decides to stay at home instead of following Mackie I couldn't believe it. Just seemed too weird, and perhaps only done because it was convenient to the plot. I did think Emma was an interesting character, though I wasn't particularly drawn her story.
I will give this book a few things. First off, it had very interesting idea and set up. I loved that it was from a creatures perspective and I really liked how dark it was. There simply aren't enough dark YA books out there right now. Secondly, I had no idea what was going to happen the next the entire time... I also didn't care what happened next.
Overall, I would say if you want to read this book try and read a chapter or two at the book store first or read it at the library. The set up is interesting, the cover is gorgeous... but the book just didn't do anything for me!
The writing was clunky and awkward. A lot of people have been saying that it was all telling and no showing. I think they might be right. Awkwardly long paragraphs of description got in the way of the plot, odd word choices and poor scene endings left me confused most of the time. I was constantly wondering what the hell the book's editor even did to it.
The only character I cared about at all was Tate, and then at the end when she decides to stay at home instead of following Mackie I couldn't believe it. Just seemed too weird, and perhaps only done because it was convenient to the plot. I did think Emma was an interesting character, though I wasn't particularly drawn her story.
I will give this book a few things. First off, it had very interesting idea and set up. I loved that it was from a creatures perspective and I really liked how dark it was. There simply aren't enough dark YA books out there right now. Secondly, I had no idea what was going to happen the next the entire time... I also didn't care what happened next.
Overall, I would say if you want to read this book try and read a chapter or two at the book store first or read it at the library. The set up is interesting, the cover is gorgeous... but the book just didn't do anything for me!