A review by jillian_mon
The Removed by Brandon Hobson

reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A good book in the beginning, reads like a YA but almost feels like the author underestimated his audience.

The bird imagery is damn heavy and all that usage could’ve been put to work somewhere else. Not to mention, there are two inconsistencies with Wyatt’s age: he’s 12 years old when they first introduced him and later on when they talk about beards he’s suddenly 15? It feels like it was rushed to be finished especially on Maria’s ending day she says she’s never fostered before which is not consistent with the next page where she says this is the hardest because I’ve fostered so many kids before. Also why was Sonja’s naked scene never explained? She had the most possibilities for her chapters and yet nothing was done with it. I’m sorry but what’s the weird obsession with the kid and her wanting to be a mother throughout the book?

just saying if this could be rereleased it could be better organized and condensed to removed inconsistencies. This book would’ve been a four star review, had there been less inconsistencies and plot points more explored I enjoyed the storytelling aspect, but it needs work.