The Replacement

- Brenna Yovanoff

"Mackie is not one of us... He is a Replacement... Now, he's dying... drawn into the underworld of Gentry, known as Mayhem. He must face the dark creatures of the slag heaps and find his rightful place..." - Taken from the back of the book.

I first read this book a few years ago when I was still in high school, I enjoyed it so much that I made one of my friends read it as soon as I was finished (and was heartbroken when it was returned in less than stellar condition).

Have I re-read this book since high school? Sadly, I have not, though I have every intention to once my exams are over. However, I have read enough of it over the past few weeks amongst my other readings to refresh my memory, and I am sad to have to put it down for more "important" readings.

This book provides the readers with a fresh outlook on the world of fae and brings to mind Holy Black's more popular story, Tithe with hints of The Labyrinth, asking the age-old question of, "nature vs nurture?"

My one complaint about the story itself is that I picked it up expecting to be scared or at the very least anxious throughout the course of Mackie's journey as promised by back-of-book-reviews (I really should've known better), and was sadly disappointed by that, however, once I began reading I forgot my expectations, and simply sat back and enjoyed the ride.

If you're interested in the book I ask that you give it a read and tell me your thoughts/opinions on the peace, and if you're interested in other books by Yovanoff I recommend, The Space Between about the world between earth and hell and a young girl's attempt to go against all that she knows in order to save an innocent, and while you're at it, make some tea, grab a blanket and keep warm & read.