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Hollowed
by Jessica S. Taylor
A captivating gothic fantasy. The town of Sleepy Hollow is a safe haven for the supernatural thanks to the protection of the Headless Horseman. A yearly sacrifice is required for his continued service. When Katrina van Tassel is selected as the offering, she attempts to escape her fate. But it turns out that there is more at play in this quite town then meets the eye, leading Katrina to question everything she thought she knew.
I really enjoyed Hollowed. This gothic fantasy is perfect for spooky season! My favorite part of the story was Katrina's journey. She starts the story as an overlooked and marginalized part of the town (and her own family) but discovers she's a part of a mysterious prophesy. The 'chosen one' arc worked really well in this story. I also enjoyed the romance. There were so many good moments, complementing Katrina's journey rather than driving it.
The only thing that kept me from giving this book 5 stars was the ending. It wasn't a bad ending, but it was a little rushed for my taste. It made use of deus ex machina to tie everything together. Just a few small changes would have made it much stronger, but that is not to say it was a terrible ending.
Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a gothic romantic fantsay. Thank you to Jessica S. Taylor for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
I really enjoyed Hollowed. This gothic fantasy is perfect for spooky season! My favorite part of the story was Katrina's journey. She starts the story as an overlooked and marginalized part of the town (and her own family) but discovers she's a part of a mysterious prophesy. The 'chosen one' arc worked really well in this story. I also enjoyed the romance. There were so many good moments, complementing Katrina's journey rather than driving it.
The only thing that kept me from giving this book 5 stars was the ending. It wasn't a bad ending, but it was a little rushed for my taste. It made use of deus ex machina to tie everything together. Just a few small changes would have made it much stronger, but that is not to say it was a terrible ending.
Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a gothic romantic fantsay. Thank you to Jessica S. Taylor for the ARC. All opinions are my own.