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solarmatrixcobra 's review for:
House of Hollow
by Krystal Sutherland
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked the atmosphere and vibes, but the plot ended up being pretty lackluster and the twist was just "okay" at best. I suspected what the twist was upon reading the hints and foreshadowing, and it turned out I was right. Not all the specifics, but I guessed immediately what the main gist of it was going to be.
Also, while this didn't affect my rating, I must warn you that, while the book justifiably portrays male-perpetrator SH and SA, it sort of doesn't acknowledge similar actions as SH or SA when the perpetrators are female. People catcalling and harassing the MC and her sisters? That's a no-no. The sisters kissing and touching other people without their consent? Justified and/or empowering. At least that's how it came across to me while I was reading the book.
Maybe worth a read, but I'm sure there are better books with vibes that combine beauty with creepiness.
Also, while this didn't affect my rating, I must warn you that, while the book justifiably portrays male-perpetrator SH and SA, it sort of doesn't acknowledge similar actions as SH or SA when the perpetrators are female. People catcalling and harassing the MC and her sisters? That's a no-no. The sisters kissing and touching other people without their consent? Justified and/or empowering. At least that's how it came across to me while I was reading the book.
Maybe worth a read, but I'm sure there are better books with vibes that combine beauty with creepiness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment