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Review: The Replacement

August 31, 2010 by Arena Blake 9 Comments

The first time I saw the cover of The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff, I was intrigued.I mean, it is creepy, creepy, creepy.

Now, I am *not* much of a horror person.In fact, I *hate* scary movies. So, I was a little afraid to pick up this book.

But I am *really* glad I did.

“Mackie Doyle seems like everyone else in the perfect little town of Gentry, but he is living with a fatal secret – he is a Replacement, left in the crib of a human baby sixteen years ago. Now the creatures under the hill want him back, and Mackie must decide where he really belongs and what he really wants.A month ago, Mackie might have told them to buzz off. But now, with a budding relationship with tough, wounded, beautiful Tate, Mackie has too much to lose. Will love finally make him worthy of the human world?”

— Description from GoodReads

This is a really unique story. The world that Brenna Yovanoff creates is so creepy and dark.A town where infants are replaced with changelings, half-dead creatures that can’t survive in the human world, in exchange for the town’s prosperity?

It’s a very original concept in a genre permeated with stories of supernatural beings trying to come to terms with their individual destinies.

Yovanoff has taken that same, tired story and given it a fresh edge that readers won’t soon forget.

I loved that this was told from a boy’s perspective. Mackie is a likable character. And Yovanoff does  good job of portrayed a guy in a realistic way — yes, he stares at boobs now and again, but at least he doesn’t want to talk about his feelings while sipping Cosmos.

It’s amazing to me how everyone in the town seemed to know what was going on, but just wanted to ignore it. It’s very telling of human nature.

This was a fast read that was easy to immerse myself into. I lost myself in the world of Gentry and turned the final page wanting more.

There was a very Sleepy Hollow-like vibe that drifted throughout the story and made it even more interesting.

Brenna Yovanoff has a gem in this debut novel about dark destiny in a creepy small town.

It’s Book #4 in my 2010 Debut Author Challenge.

The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff will be released Sept. 21, 2010.
You can pre-order it from Amazon here.
**Disclaimer** An Advanced Reading Copy of this book was provided to me for review by Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group. Thanks to the publisher for the chance to read and review this book early!

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Brenna Yovanoff, Five Stars

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  1. Savannah

    August 31, 2010 at 6:13 am

    This book was a great and unique read! Nice review 🙂

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  2. Kelsey

    August 31, 2010 at 6:47 am

    Oh, I want to read this book!! Thanks for the review!

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  3. Gilliene

    August 31, 2010 at 7:07 am

    Sounds interesting! Great interview!I'll be sure to pick it up once it hits the shelves!

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  4. girlsinthestacks.com

    August 31, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    I just finshed this one, ugly, creepy and weird. I'm still trying to decide if I liked it.

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  5. Emily

    September 1, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    I loved this book as well! It was so vivid in its creepiness but so hopeful at the end. It definitely wasn't like anything else I've read recently. I'm glad you liked it! 😀

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  6. Kah Woei

    September 2, 2010 at 8:00 am

    This book is on my wish list and every review I read just makes me want it more 🙂

    Reply
  7. Tina

    October 11, 2010 at 11:08 am

    This does look creepy. But that's what drew me in. It's definitely on my TBR list.

    Reply
  8. Casey (The Bookish Type)

    November 18, 2010 at 10:41 am

    Fantastic review! I love the comparison to Sleepy Hollow – I think that captures it really well!

    Reply
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