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trid_for_kicks's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know why I picked up this book: I normally don't read creepy things (and there was a lot of creepiness). That said, I really enjoyed it. The one bone to pick that I have, is that the main character describes another character as having tattoos, but for some reason, the author never mentions the tattoos. Not when the character is introduced, and not any time they see that character for the rest of the book. This confuses me.
Things that I liked: Mackie already knows what he is and where he comes from, right off the bat. Normally authors show the characters discovering it, after years of confusion. Not that I don't like that, it's just over done.
I just like the way this story was written. Even though I didn't like the creepy things (and the main character didn't like them, either), I was compelled to read more, to understand and accept the things that go bump in the night. Well done.
Things that I liked: Mackie already knows what he is and where he comes from, right off the bat. Normally authors show the characters discovering it, after years of confusion. Not that I don't like that, it's just over done.
I just like the way this story was written. Even though I didn't like the creepy things (and the main character didn't like them, either), I was compelled to read more, to understand and accept the things that go bump in the night. Well done.
haliensarereal's review against another edition
3.0
You can say what you like about this book, but you can’t deny that it’s original.
The plot itself is very unique and interesting. The writing doesn’t always execute it the best- it falls flat in a few areas- but overall it’s an enjoyable book. I liked it.
The plot itself is very unique and interesting. The writing doesn’t always execute it the best- it falls flat in a few areas- but overall it’s an enjoyable book. I liked it.
audreychamaine's review against another edition
4.0
The town of Gentry has always done well. During the Great Depression, its citizens seemed unaffected. But this is because Gentry has a secret--something nobody talks about. Children regularly die in Gentry, children who one morning wake up different, feral and strange. Mackie Doyle is one of these children, except he didn't die. Mackie struggles with the knowledge that he's not human, he's a changeling, and the human world is slowly killing him. When another changeling child dies, Mackie is put into a situation where he cannot help but do something, even if it puts him and those he cares about in mortal danger.
In some ways, The Replacement reminded me of Holly Black's books, especially [b:Tithe|46777|Tithe (The Modern Faerie Tales, #1)|Holly Black|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1288812201s/46777.jpg|1460966]. This book is different, however, because Mackie is fully aware that he is a changeling. The book lets the readers know this right at the beginning. I was also really glad that Yovanoff didn't name the two fairy houses the Seelie and Unseelie, as seems to be the case in almost all fairy lit these days. The House of Mayhem was extremely interesting and dark, as was the Morrigan, the childlike leader of that house. I loved Mackie's character, and thought that the family dynamic with his parents (a preacher and a mother who seems to know too much about the dark other world) and sister was well thought-out and honest. I recommend this for those who like their fairies creepy but are tired of reading the same book over and over.
In some ways, The Replacement reminded me of Holly Black's books, especially [b:Tithe|46777|Tithe (The Modern Faerie Tales, #1)|Holly Black|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1288812201s/46777.jpg|1460966]. This book is different, however, because Mackie is fully aware that he is a changeling. The book lets the readers know this right at the beginning. I was also really glad that Yovanoff didn't name the two fairy houses the Seelie and Unseelie, as seems to be the case in almost all fairy lit these days. The House of Mayhem was extremely interesting and dark, as was the Morrigan, the childlike leader of that house. I loved Mackie's character, and thought that the family dynamic with his parents (a preacher and a mother who seems to know too much about the dark other world) and sister was well thought-out and honest. I recommend this for those who like their fairies creepy but are tired of reading the same book over and over.
cursivequeen's review against another edition
2.0
This was ok. The ratings for it on amazon made it sound great. It just felt underdeveloped.
mellabella's review against another edition
2.0
I don't know what I expected from this book. The cover is cool. The premise is good. But, somehow it didn't quite work for me. It started out OK. None of the characters are particularly likeable. They aren't even really fleshed out. So that's fine anyway. In the town of Gentry, there are things that are not spoken of. Babies are snatched in the night. They're replaced with undead, creepy things. The main character (Mackie) is one of those "replacements". But instead of dying like they usually do. He lives to adolescence. I don't know if this book was supposed to be scary? It wasn't. I didn't feel suspense or fear at any point. Not even at the end. That is when I assumed I was supposed to. The underground lairs, scary fairies, Lady, the Cutter. None of them inspired anything. Tate (Mackie's crush and who I assume is supposed to be some sort of bad ass) was thoroughly annoying. Missing sister and all. The ending was like some sort of macabre fairy tale. I don't think I would recommend.
phillygirljl's review against another edition
4.0
The Replacement is an original and edgy read that introduces readers to a dark and twisted world. Told through the eyes of Mackie Doyle it portrays the uglier side of human nature and unimaginable beings that exist on the fringes of human society.
The two characters that stood out the most for me were Tate and Emma. Tate was a strong, independent female character. When her younger sister's "replacement" dies, Tate is the only one to defy the townspeople's long-held silence regarding missing babies. I liked how her love for her sister was so great that she was willing to speak up for her sister even though the rest of the town, including her family, was following the status quo.
Emma too, was a strong, independent female character who accepted and loved her brother Mackie's replacement, despite knowing he wasn't really her brother. While almost all replacements, sickly to begin with, died young, Mackie grew up to be a teenager because of the love and attention that Emma gave him. She was willing to sacrifice for her brother so that he could survive in the human world.
The one character I would have like to see more development on was Mackie's friend Roswell. I would have loved to learn more about his family and what made them the exception to the rest of the townspeople.
The Replacementwas a well written story of dark and dangerous beings. Yovanoff has created a great atmospheric novel that will appeal to older teens and adult readers.
The two characters that stood out the most for me were Tate and Emma. Tate was a strong, independent female character. When her younger sister's "replacement" dies, Tate is the only one to defy the townspeople's long-held silence regarding missing babies. I liked how her love for her sister was so great that she was willing to speak up for her sister even though the rest of the town, including her family, was following the status quo.
Emma too, was a strong, independent female character who accepted and loved her brother Mackie's replacement, despite knowing he wasn't really her brother. While almost all replacements, sickly to begin with, died young, Mackie grew up to be a teenager because of the love and attention that Emma gave him. She was willing to sacrifice for her brother so that he could survive in the human world.
The one character I would have like to see more development on was Mackie's friend Roswell. I would have loved to learn more about his family and what made them the exception to the rest of the townspeople.
The Replacementwas a well written story of dark and dangerous beings. Yovanoff has created a great atmospheric novel that will appeal to older teens and adult readers.
thedistortedbliss's review
3.0
It was an ok book for me. The plot was good though i believe the author should of explain more about what they were. I loved the heat between Tate and Mackie. The reason i gave the book 3 stars is because the way the author writes is not my style. It kind of reminds me of how a 8 year old would write. Choppy and just sometimes annoying.
I do understand what people mean by how in the beginning it gets annoying when he keeps explaining how nauseas he gets. It did bother me but it soon passes. It was a quick read which was good, it did keep me reading because i was so curious to see what would happen in the end :)
great ending. ^.^
I do understand what people mean by how in the beginning it gets annoying when he keeps explaining how nauseas he gets. It did bother me but it soon passes. It was a quick read which was good, it did keep me reading because i was so curious to see what would happen in the end :)
great ending. ^.^
amibunk's review against another edition
3.0
"The Replacement" is a different type of supernatural story that uses traditional lore of fairies and 'changelings' but turns it into a very modern and relevant novel.
I enjoyed the uniqueness of this book. (It's a nice change to be reading something that does not involve vampires or werewolves.) I enjoyed that this isn't a book with a cliche love triangle or misplaced hopes of becoming an overly long and tired trilogy. "The Replacement" is simply a good story with good character development and a different plot.
I did feel the ending was too rushed for the novel's somewhat sedated pace and I occasionally found Yovanoff's writing to be slightly lackluster. However, this book was overall a good read.
I enjoyed the uniqueness of this book. (It's a nice change to be reading something that does not involve vampires or werewolves.) I enjoyed that this isn't a book with a cliche love triangle or misplaced hopes of becoming an overly long and tired trilogy. "The Replacement" is simply a good story with good character development and a different plot.
I did feel the ending was too rushed for the novel's somewhat sedated pace and I occasionally found Yovanoff's writing to be slightly lackluster. However, this book was overall a good read.