Author: Brenna Yovanoff
Publication Date: September 21, 2010
Genre: YA Paranormal
Copy provided by: Publisher
Summary (via Goodreads):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?
Why I read this: Look at that cover.. how can I not be interested in a book like that?
Plot: Wow, it was interesting to read this after I read The Iron King and I was like, okay here’s the spin we don’t normally see. The book had everything I wanted to find in it – some creepiness, a very supernatural plot, and something that will really set it aside from other faerie books. I definitely recommend this one if you want to see the less pretty side of faerie.
Characters: Mackie was fantastic. He kind of confirms that nature and nurture do have a role in who you become at the end of it all. Yes, he’s a faerie, but he very much acts human and wants to be human. Mackie isn’t aware of his otherworldy beauty – so much so that the reader does not catch it until a certain part where he attracts a few different girls’ eye. I thought he was incredibly brave for fighting against who is really is to become who he wants to really be. I liked the many layers to Mackie and seeing who he really was.
Relatability: I think we can all relate to feeling a bit different at one time or another and this book really dives into that. Fighting against who we think we are supposed to be and who we really are.
Cover Commentary: God, LOVE it. It’s so creepy. Reminds me of Peter Pan.. where the cradle gets left in the park and Peter gets taken away to Neverland … only really really creepy.
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Ohhh I really want to read this. I loved your review. And you’re so right–that cover is awesome. So creepy !
Loved this book, so glad you enjoyed it. Great Review.
Great review. I’m really looking forward to reading this one.
This one does look really creepy… LOL! But, really goooood! Great review!
I have this one sitting on my shelf. It sounds like it should live up to my expectations.
I cannot wait to read this one!
Ohhhhhh! Me want!!!
I’m so excited to read this. Great review!
I really enjoyed this one. I thought it was very uniqe. I’m glad you enjoyed it too.
This book looks amazing! I love the review. Although I read it twice and wanted more!! Will def add this to my TBR pile! Thanks!!!
I have this in my TBR pile, the review is the inspiration to dive in tonight!
I loved this book so much. The characters were well developed and the story line was exciting. Awesome review!
I have already read this book and loved it so much! The characters are well developed and the story line was exciting to read. Awesome review!
The cover is what I saw first and then it made me want to read it. Great review I can’t wait to read it sounds very good!
I really love this book. The way both romantic and familial love plays a huge role in the book is amazing. Great review!
I agree, the cover is what had me too. Creepy and I can’t help but want to know what happens to the baby in the stroller….
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I don’t normally like fairy books but the cover is too amazing for me not to read it.
This sounds so awesome! I can’t wait to read it
The less pretty side of faeries? I’m liking the sound of it! Nice review!
Great review… I am really looking forward to reading this book!
I absolutely loved this book. Really dark, which is exactly my cup of tea. Great review.
Vivien
I’m really curious what my thoughts will ne after reading this book. helpful review.
neat, I’ve been wanting to read this.
awesoem review now i want to read this even more!
Great review. I’ve been hearing many good things about this book.
Thanks for the review. I am so looking forward to reading this book!
Wow! Now I’m even more excited to read this book! Didn’t think that was possible! Great review, and I totally agree that the cover is super creepy!
Apparently, my comment didn’t post the first time. Hmm (so, sorry if this is duplicated!) But,
Reading your review has made me even more excited to read this book than I was before, something that I didn’t think was possible!
And, I totally agree with you that the cover is super creepy!
oh wow thanks so much for sharing the great review! I was first drawn to the book by its cover and the intriguing premise landed it on my wish list. Can’t wait to to read this.
Pam S
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oh wow thanks so much for sharing the great review! I was first drawn to the book by its cover and the intriguing premise landed it on my wish list. Can’t wait to to read this.
Pam S
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I’m so curious about this book now.
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Would love to read this. It is high on creepy charm!
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Im definitely going to read this book!
I love creepy books and can’t wait to read this. Great review!
mmm, I love creepy and have heard so many differnt things about this one so Im looking fwd 2 checking it out.
I like the nature vs. nurture argument you make. Shall be looking at picking this up..
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This book has been on my to-buy list, first for the genuinely creepy cover, and then for all of the great reviews I’ve read on it!
Julie @ Knitting and Sundries
This sounds awesome and I agree… that is a gorgeous cover!
I love the cover to this book, too. It was what initially attracted me to the book. Then when I realized it was about faeries, I knew I had to read it! Mackie sounds like a very likable character, too!
Thanks for the review!