Review 2: I don't know why I'm giving this book 3 stars. I honestly wouldn't have a problem with the romance subplot if it actually lent itself to the story and didn't feel like the author's creepy wish fulfilment. They're perfectly creepy and unsettling and go to show how good this novel could have easily been if the author would've just left the teen romance crap at the door. more bout perky background characters who would make better protagonists then the main? You got them! And the forced love triangle? You bet your ass!The best parts from this novel easily come from the scenes with the collector. What about the bad boy with a heart of gold? Meet Rafe. (Though I will admit Violet isn't as bad as other YA heroines) Want the way to perfect to exist boyfriend who is totally useless and could have easily been left out of the novel? You got Jay. Want a female heroine, with little to no personality other then being whiny and incompetent? You got Violet. While the author clearly has the talent to write a fascinating and compelling novel, instead decides to waste her time shoehorning every terrible young adult novel cliche under the sun. I found this such frustrating book to read. Review 1: My rating is actually 2.5.I should preference this review by saying two things: One I usually don't read young adult novels and two this first novel I've read from the body finder series.
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