A sleepy hollow retelling is perfect for the spooky season. This book had beautiful art and as a retelling was just fresh enough to be fun while still maintaining the essence of the original.

If you’ve ever wanted Sleepy Hollow mixed with modern teen angst, autumn vibes, and a dash of supernatural sass—Hollow by Shannon Watters is your new favorite graphic novel.

Meet Isabel “Izzy” Crane: new kid in town, sarcastic, smart, and totally not here for the spooky small-town folklore… until the Headless Horseman shows up. What follows is a delightfully creepy, cozy, and queer romp through graveyards, haunted forests, and high school drama—with enough charm to win over even the most skeptical reader (or ghost).

The art? Gloriously atmospheric, capturing every leaf-crunching, candle-flickering moment of fall. The banter? Sharp and genuinely funny. And the friendships and budding romance? Sweet enough to balance out the ghostly goings-on.

It’s got mystery, it’s got heart, and it’s got just enough Halloween-y spook to make it a perfect read for October—or anytime you’re craving some supernatural small-town fun with a lot of heart.

Hollow is basically if Scooby-Doo went to art school, got a queer glow-up, and leaned hard into the autumn aesthetic. You’ll finish it and wish there was more—so fingers crossed for a sequel!

I wasn't able to read this book before it got archived, but it looks pretty good. I like the cover and the premise. I saw other people's reviews and people seemed to like it. I will definitely look it up at the library soon. Thank you Netgalley for letting me read and review this book.

A modern day reimagining of the classic sleepy hollow tale. I loved the cute take on this as well as the sleepy hollow vibes.

I would say this was more cozy if that's what you're looking for in your spooky tales than the movie version which is way scarier. I also loved the diversity and representation in this book.

I forgot to leave a review for this when I first read it. I first picked this up because of the art and I loved it!

I love all things Halloween so anything about the Headless Horseman already has my interest. The art was really good and the tale had a good mix of horror and romance.

Great read, love seeing revamps of classic tales! I've always been interested in Sleepy Hollow so this was a fresh take on the story.

This was so fun!! I really enjoyed reading this and I would definitely read more from this author again!

I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book being pitched as Sleepy Hollow meets queer romance was all I needed to want to read it!

On a personal note: Reading has always been a love of mine. A few years ago, reading and reviewing books became a hobby. It was something I deeply enjoyed and took a lot of pride in. However, life gets messy. I took a big step back from reading in general. My ARCs, especially, have suffered. It felt like an obligation, something I could no longer enjoy. The end of 2023 marked a huge change for me. I have looked forward to reading and have been prioritizing books for fun. Now, I finally feel like I am back to the place where I can balance reviewing books as well. My first task is clearing out my long overdue reviews for NetGalley. What better place to start than a graphic novel?

Hollow follows Izzy Crane and her family as they relocate to Sleepy Hollow. As much as Izzy wants to avoid Vicky Van Tessel and the legend of the Headless Horseman at first, she finds herself in the middle of solving a curse targeting the Van Tessel line before Halloween. All while fighting against the clock and managing her growing crush on Vicky, Izzy must team up with her new friends to solve the mystery before it is too late.

This was such a cute and fun read. The story itself is a nice spin on the classic Sleepy Hollow tale. I did not expect the twist with the horseman, but it was a great way to make this story its own thing in yet another way. I enjoyed the LGBTQ+ representation as well. The characters were intriguing and balanced. Vicky and Izzy complemented each other, but I loved that the authors kept the trio and their friendship a central part of the story too. I appreciated how they all had their own personalities even in such a short story. It would be fun to see that develop even more and watch the trio solve new mysteries!

The art style of this book was incredible. I loved how the day and night scenes were contrasted - warm, inviting colors versus the dark, cool tones. It definitely makes the story even more atmospheric. It added so much more depth and dimension.

I highly recommend this as a fun, spooky season read!

Thank you to the publisher, BOOM! Studios, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

I can't say that I loved this graphic retelling of Sleepy Hollow, but I also didn't have any major problems with it. It was very middle of the road for me.

Hollow is a sweet, wholesome Sleepy Hollow reinvention in comic form. It's queer, it's Halloween at its festive finest, and it's young adult done right. With notes of Hocus Pocus and Mystery Inc., you know I'm going to be about it.

Izzy Crane is new to Sleepy Hollow, a town that seems singularly focused on its famous Halloween story. Curious but bemused, Izzy mostly avoids the town hullaballoo, preferring books and studying to the festivities. Vicky Van Tassel is over Halloween for a different reason. Every year, she's meant to carry on the family tradition, appearing at a litany of events in period costume to represent her famous ancestor. In her spare time, Vicky experiments with constant style changes to exercise some self-expression. Everything changes when Izzy meets the Headless Horseman himself and learns that Vicky's life is in danger. With the help of prankster Croc, Izzy and Vicky set out with supernatural help to try and break a cycle of violence that has long targeted Vicky's family.

The friendship and romance vibes are all 10/10. We get a sweet, sapphic first love story between Izzy and Vicky that both bumble through with abandon. Meanwhile, Croc is generally clueless but enthusiastic, rounding out the trio with his positivity and creative thinking. We get to see Izzy bloom into a person with a social circle and pursuits outside her books. And we get to see Vicky set boundaries that improve her life tenfold. There's a coming-of-age story for them both alongside the paranormal hijinks.

This graphic novel gave me the cozy Halloween feels that restore my soul. I loved seeing this group of teenagers bond and take down an otherworldly threat with humor and determination. Thanks to Boom! Box for my copy to read and review!

I LOVED this! I would read a whole series set in Sleepy. The art is beautiful, and the story was lots of fun. I love the reimaging/retelling/sequel of classics being graphic novels especially. It makes them even more accessible and way more interesting than the originals. I'm trying to think of something I didn't like about it and I've got nothing. This was a hit all the way around. I'm looking forward to checking it out again and rereading it.

Shannon Watters and Branden Boyer-White capture a twist on the tale of the headless horseman, who is not such a bad guy but only trying to warn people about what is to come. The characters are well-drawn and consistent, with expressive faces that convey exactly what they are feeling. Though the story is simple enough, it has enough intrigue to keep the reader interested.

This graphic novel was a fantastic read - tying together different threads in a great way. Supernatural queer romance can appeal to many different readers - there truly is something for everyone. Izzy Crane was a lovable character and I'd recommend anyone go on this adventure with her.

I loved this twist on the story of Sleepy Hollow! It’s been so long since I’ve read or watched anything related to the original so it was fun to revisit the world 😄 I think it could’ve stood to be slightly longer to flesh out the conflict more but it was also enjoyable as is.

I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. (The version I read was a finished copy.)

Hollow was one of the more fun graphic novels I've read recently, putting a new twist on the Sleepy Hollow legend. A queer YA graphic novel reimagining of Washington Irving's myth, Hollow is a fast, engaging, twisty, entertaining read that does an excellent job at including diverse representation and subverting what readers know about the legend of the Headless Horseman.

Set in the actual town of Sleepy Hollow, the novel follows Izzy Crane, who just moved to the town and is a firm non-believer in the legend of the Headless Horseman. When she starts to be haunted by the Horseman himself, Izzy joins forces with town royalty Vicky Van Tassel and lovable footballer Croc Byun. The three uncover an ancient curse, with an evil force set on destroying the Van Tassel line-- they only have until Halloween to figure out a way to break the curse, or they'll all be in danger.

Overall, I thought Hollow was a really enjoyable read-- I would be happy to pick it up again and escape into its gorgeous illustrations, character dynamics, and adventurous story.

Hollow is a gorgeous autumnal graphic novel that retells the story of the headless horseman with a new twist. The book has gorgeous, humorous art and positive LGBTQ representation. A fun read all around! I recommend for anyone in the fall season wanting to get into the spooky mood and for those looking for books with LGBTQ representation.

Thanks to the author and illustrator, BOOM! Studios, and Netgalley for providing me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was so much fun!

I absolutely loved this twist on the headless horseman tale and found myself laughing and smiling throughout. Having the headless horseman working to help the Von Tassels was such a fun twist and I really enjoyed this from start to finish.

I really loved the pumpkin, I thought his dialogue and facial expressions were so funny. The dynamic between him and the headless horseman was so much fun.

Also, I really enjoyed the relationships, especially between Izzy and Victoria! I really enjoyed Croc’s character too. I loved them as a group and had so much fun following all of their crazy plans.

Additionally, the art style was absolutely gorgeous! There were so many pages that I couldn’t stop looking at, taking in every intricate detail. The colours were stunning and so perfect for an autumnal/halloween read. I can definitely see myself coming back to this book in the future!

I really hope that this first instalment isn’t the end and we see more of these characters and their shenanigans! I would love to read more from this series.

This was truly a treat of a story with the incorporation of the story of Sleepy Hollow. The main characters are the ancestors of the original story and they are trying to help the Headless Horseman take care of an evil that has been wreaking havoc in the town. This book would be the perfect, cozy read for spooky season and you'll feel happy by the end.

Hollow is a cute YA graphic novel with a main sapphic romance and lots of supernatural elements. Overall, I enjoyed this and found the story funny and sweet. It's also nice to see butch representation and the art style was lovely.

*Thank you to NetGalley for this digital copy of Hollow in exchange for an honest review