Review of The Perfect Vessel

[Stephanie Cameron]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Perfect Vessel" by Haylee Brief.]

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2 out of 5 stars

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The Perfect Vessels by Haylee Brie is about a Moid named Ara who goes to live amongst the humans. Ara has always dreamed of being human because he wants to feel normal. But he is a Moid, a species that can shapeshift, survives off of human prey, and has an extended lifespan. Ara meets a human girl named Cherokee, and he immediately feels a strong connection. Because of Cherokee, Ara has an internal struggle between his dream of being human and his Moid instincts. Will he overcome the impulse to kill, or will Cherokee be his peace to control his natural behavior?

I had a hard time staying motivated to read this book. The format of the dialogue was difficult to follow and comprehend. Most of the time, it was hard to decipher who was talking and when. A lot of the time, I was unsure if a character was talking or just thinking to themselves. The dialogue between the characters would be bunched together in long paragraphs. I think separating the dialogue between the characters would have made the story easier to follow and made the reading flow more smoothly. Also, the conversations had a monotone vibe to them. This tone made the conversations and characters not believable when communicating with each other. I feel this hindered my ability to connect with any of the characters.

I thought the story was too vague overall. I wish the author elaborated more on many topics. For example, Ara kept referencing how much Moid technology was superior to humans, but he does not give many examples or explain in detail how the technology is different. There is one device that gets mentioned, but I did not understand how it was superior because it sounded just like a modern-day shock collar that is used on animals.

I found many errors throughout this book, which makes me suggest that more editing is needed. For all the reasons listed above, I rate this book a 2 out of 5. The only aspect I did like was the author's twist on a standard vampire. I feel the main plot gives a good foundation, but it needed more development with the subplots and characters.

I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. The author portrays topics on love, family, and friendship while incorporating profanity, gore, and sexual content. I suggest this book to mature readers.

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[Shinshinshin]

Based on the review, it appears that "Share The Perfect Vessels" by Haylee Brie may not be a good read due to several issues highlighted by the reviewer. These issues include difficulties understanding the dialogue and identifying the speakers, a monotone vibe in conversations, a vague overall story, lack of elaboration on important topics, errors in the book, and a lack of character development. However, the reviewer did appreciate the author's twist on the vampire concept. This book is recommended for mature readers who enjoy sci-fi, fantasy, and horror genres.

[JWrites Jwrites]

One significant problem that is brought up is how difficult it is to follow the dialogue; lengthy paragraphs and a lack of obvious attribution make it impossible to figure out who is speaking. According to the critic, reading would be enhanced by breaking up the discussion between characters. They also observe that the talks are monotonous, which makes it difficult for them to relate to the characters.

[NetMassimo]

This seems like a blend of science fiction and horror that unfortunately is not properly developed. A professional editor might help the author in making the best of a concept that can be interesting and proper proofreading. Thank you for your honest review!

[Azaz Raja]

This insightful review offers constructive feedback on "The Perfect Vessels" by Haylee Brie, noting challenges with dialogue formatting, vagueness in storytelling, and the need for more detailed development. The reviewer's appreciation for the unique twist on vampire lore is evident, despite shortcomings in execution. This feedback provides valuable insights for both the author and potential readers, offering clarity on the book's strengths and areas for improvement.