A review by roksyreads
Hollow by Karina Halle

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Hollow is an atmospheric and compelling take on the Sleepy Hollow story with a fascinating gothic twist of dark academia and why-choose romance. The spooky/creepy vibes of the overarching mystery plot for the duology are engaging and I’m looking forward to seeing this develop in Legend, though it was frustrating that the MCs seemed to be so blind to the obviously unsettling natures and actions of various characters. The developing dynamics between FMC Kat and MMCs Ichabod and Brom are intense and there’s certainly plenty of spice, however those scenes—especially the dialogue—fell flat at times.