tessacarnicero 's review for:

The Hollow Boy by Jonathan Stroud

3.75

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I really enjoyed this book. The best instalment in the series so far. I really liked Lucy finally using het Talent more.

The addition of Holly felt a little forced, and the jealousy subplot got old really fast. However, I would’ve been angry too if my team hired a complete stranger to work in the house that I live in too, behind my back. I would’ve been waaaay more pissed. Having to hide in my own house, not even having a little say in the decision?
No wonder Lucy doesn’t like her!
If you’re team only contains TWO other people, who LIVE IN THE SAME HOUSE, how can you not at least discuss it A LITTLE!?
I understood completely why Lucy would go out and try to use her Talent by herself (although no smart) and constantly being told that she should just simply “shouldn’t” isn’t going to help her. 
I also felt like the resolution of the “final battle” felt a little rushed. She just fell and the haunting stopped? Kind of a lackluster ending in my eyes, but it does make me excited to read the next installment in the series.

The books are clearly building up to something bigger and I am excited to see where the series is headed!