The Replacement

Mackie Doyle knows he isn't right. He knows he's a monster. He lives in a town that knows there are monsters that steal their children in return for prosperity. Mackie was left in place of one of these children. He is allergic to iron, blood and other things that we take for granted. His sister Emma is his biggest fan and his best friend Roswell always looks out for him. When a child is taken, the sister of the little girl, Tate, knows something is up and she is not willing to look the other way. She insists Mackie help her and because he has feelings for her, he eventually tries to get her sister back from 'Underground'. This was an interesting book that was very enjoyable. It is a little complicated to follow if you are not a good reader. I gave this book to a student to read last year before I read it, and there was no way he would have understood it. (which is why I guess he never finished it!!) Mackie is an interesting character who finally figures out what love really means. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to people who enjoy the weird and supernatural in a non-vampire/werewolf sort of way. It is creepy and eerie how the town lets this go on under their noses.