This was another review novel that I received from Netgalley. The story follows Emma, a seventeen-year old high school student who seems to be the only one still believing that her boyfriend Lucas will recover from terminal cancer. She spends most of her time by his side and even visits a local witch lady in search of a cure. Lucas meanwhile is in a coma and by all accounts on his deathbed. One night as Emma sits by his side, she hears a strange crashing noise outside. The crash site is investigated by the family dog Mac who sees a strange object on the ground, and as he approaches it, an alien being jumps into him. Shortly after that, Lucas makes a miraculous recovery. Everyone around him is overwhelmed with joy, but Emma realizes that he is not quite the Lucas she knows and loves. Something or someone appears to have taken over his body.
I rated this book as 3 out of 5 stars, which means that the book was OK but not amazing. My main problem with it is the style of writing. This book is marketed to teens but I think it is really more suitable for middle grade readers. There is really no guesswork left for the reader, nothing to work out for themselves. All the information is carefully spoon-fed and in some cases the author sounds overly preachy. However, I do think this book is perfect for younger readers and would highly recommend it if that is what you are looking for.
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