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terriarnold's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
daniobsessivelyreads's review
5.0
I loved this Sleepy Hollow retelling. I will tell you I watched Sleepy Hollow such a long time ago, that I don’t really remember it. Other than Johnny Depp being his amazing self and Christina Ricci being gorgeous.
I had to set those images aside to enjoy this book. The Crane, Kat, and Brom I think of in my head are not the same as the movie versions. They're much taller and more muscular...
The spice in this book was ON POINT. Ms. Halle never disappoints with the spicy scenes. If you're looking for a spicy intriguing love story, go no further. This is it.
I had to set those images aside to enjoy this book. The Crane, Kat, and Brom I think of in my head are not the same as the movie versions. They're much taller and more muscular...
The spice in this book was ON POINT. Ms. Halle never disappoints with the spicy scenes. If you're looking for a spicy intriguing love story, go no further. This is it.
angelique27's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
reviewingwithv's review
3.0
The story and character development started off slow in the beginning, which made it a little hard for me to concentrate. But once things started to pick up and there was action and thrills, I was hooked.
I’m happy Legend comes out on the 30th because this leaves you on a huge cliffhanger of wanting more.
*massive spoilers ahead*
I had a feeling Kat’s mom was a little sketchy and I’m curious to know how her part in all of this plays out. I am also not a huge fan of Brom, even in his situation. I’m team Crane all the way.
Merged review:
The story and character development started off slow in the beginning, which made it a little hard for me to concentrate. But once things started to pick up and there was action and thrills, I was hooked.
I’m happy Legend comes out on the 30th because this leaves you on a huge cliffhanger of wanting more.
*massive spoilers ahead*
I had a feeling Kat’s mom was a little sketchy and I’m curious to know how her part in all of this plays out. I am also not a huge fan of Brom, even in his situation. I’m team Crane all the way.
I’m happy Legend comes out on the 30th because this leaves you on a huge cliffhanger of wanting more.
*massive spoilers ahead*
I had a feeling Kat’s mom was a little sketchy and I’m curious to know how her part in all of this plays out. I am also not a huge fan of Brom, even in his situation. I’m team Crane all the way.
Merged review:
The story and character development started off slow in the beginning, which made it a little hard for me to concentrate. But once things started to pick up and there was action and thrills, I was hooked.
I’m happy Legend comes out on the 30th because this leaves you on a huge cliffhanger of wanting more.
*massive spoilers ahead*
I had a feeling Kat’s mom was a little sketchy and I’m curious to know how her part in all of this plays out. I am also not a huge fan of Brom, even in his situation. I’m team Crane all the way.
bailees_bookshelf's review
5.0
5 SPOOKY AND WITCHY STARS
Check Trigger Warnings
Tropes
-MMF/MF/MM
-Dom/Sub
-Why Choose
Kat is the niece of very powerful witches that run a school for witchcraft in Sleepy Hollow. When her betrothed disappears, her mother allows her to attend, but everything at this school isn’t what it seems. Professor Ichabod Crane immediately feels a connection to Kat that he doesn’t understand, something connects them. Enter Brom Bones, Kat’s betrothed that’s been missing for 4 years. But something’s off.. there’s secrets that need to be uncovered about the witches of Sleepy Hollow..
Hollow fulfilled my spooky, witchy dark academia needs. This is by far my favorite Karina Halle book I’ve read to date. These characters were so interesting and there are so many secrets that still need to be brought to the light in the next book, but she set it up perfectly. The spice was hoooot, as always Ichabod Crane, everyone. I had so much fun reading this and can’t wait for Legend!
Check Trigger Warnings
Tropes
-MMF/MF/MM
-Dom/Sub
-Why Choose
Kat is the niece of very powerful witches that run a school for witchcraft in Sleepy Hollow. When her betrothed disappears, her mother allows her to attend, but everything at this school isn’t what it seems. Professor Ichabod Crane immediately feels a connection to Kat that he doesn’t understand, something connects them. Enter Brom Bones, Kat’s betrothed that’s been missing for 4 years. But something’s off.. there’s secrets that need to be uncovered about the witches of Sleepy Hollow..
Hollow fulfilled my spooky, witchy dark academia needs. This is by far my favorite Karina Halle book I’ve read to date. These characters were so interesting and there are so many secrets that still need to be brought to the light in the next book, but she set it up perfectly. The spice was hoooot, as always Ichabod Crane, everyone. I had so much fun reading this and can’t wait for Legend!
jellystorm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Once again, Katrina Halle has hit all of my dark little buttons. Hollow is a darkly gothic retelling that seeps into the bones and lives there. The [horror] feels oppressive, close and claustrophobic enough that my heart was racing right along with the characters'. Ichabod's fear and rationalizations feel genuine and give him a more human flavor than many MMCs I've read in the past.
The tension (both fearful and sexual) is thick and only gets more so as the book goes on, Brom's return ratcheting everything up to eleven.
I am in love with every single thing about this book and I can't wait to start the second!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Death of parent and Gaslighting