This fun and spooky found-family adventure was the perfect read to start off the fall months. I adored all three of our main characters -- outspoken and caring Izzy, self-proclaimed master prankster Croc, and Vicky, the royal with secrets. I also loved seeing queer, POC, and disability representation handled gracefully throughout. And the fantastic art style sucked me into this world right away. My main issue was that character relationships developed much too quickly to be believable, and their arcs might play out better over several books/installments. I'd recommend to younger YA readers, fans of Cemetery Boys, and anyone who wants a little heartwarming adventure this Halloween.

{ review for hollow }
5/5🌟
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thank you Netgalley for sending me an advanced copy of hollow by shannon watters, branden boyer-white and berenice nelle
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Publication Date: 4 October 2022
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this graphic novel is a retelling/homage of the classic Sleepy Hollow tale.

i loved this! perfect for spooky season (in my heart it’s spooky season okay) i loved the characters and the story, i thought the retelling was super fun!

i loved the queer rep within this, you’ve got a POC MC, sapphic romance as well as a disabled side character!

i really enjoyed the classic Headless Horseman story being updated so to speak, i thought it was a great storyline and it had its funny moments that i loved 🥰

and of course i have to mention the artwork, which is absolutely stunning! it was so beautiful to look at and such a joy!!

such an excellent read to start (or getting ready for) spooky season! 🎃💀

This was my first time reading a graphic novel, and I thought this Sleepy Hollow retelling was so much fun.

I love the artwork in this. It gives me all of the information I need about the characters without even needing to read the text. The characters are all very unique and diverse. The vibes are spooky but cozy, and definitely reminds me of watching Scooby-Doo as a kid. It's perfect for Halloween.

This has inspired me to read more graphic novels. I love it and recommend it to everyone!

Hollow is a magical retelling of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, involving the teen descendents of the original novel's main characters as they uncover a centuries-long plot to take out the Van Tassel family.

I really adored this graphic novel! This was so much fun to read and experience, plus the art is gorgeous. Hands down this is one of my favorite halloween reads, it manages to be slightly spooky, but delivers a cozy and warm ending. The representation is absolutely phenomenal as well! I loved Vicky and Izzy's entire dynamic. Croc's ending was also very satisfying and I enjoyed how diverse all the characters were drawn.

My favorite part was the panel on page 77 of Izzy putting together the plan to help protect Vicky! It's a reference to It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and made me absolutely burst into laughter! It was such a great little easter egg in the middle of the story that really felt tonally perfect. I noticed a couple other panels reference memes and it definitely made me smile.

Overall this was such a fun read! If this set of artists and writers ever come together again to do another retelling with a twist, I'd pick it up immediately. I'll definitely be recommending this to my audience as a fun October read!

Thank you to NetGalley and BOOM! for providing me with a copy for an honest review.

When Isabel Crane's family moves to Sleepy Hollow, she's unamused by the town's obsession with the story inspired by its name, and with the legend of the Headless Horseman. Izzy wants nothing to do with any of it; not the new school, not her parents' desire that she make real friends, and not all the Headless Horseman rumours and images everywhere. But when she develops a crush on a Van Tassel family descendent, she's pulled into a paranormal situation that forces her to rethink her skepticism.

This graphic novel was so fun!! It's perfect for teens and perfect for Halloween. I love the rep, the sapphic relationship is so freakin adorable, and the artwork is so well done. The only thing I wish is that they gave more import to the original story, because it all gets written off pretty fast. But this is such a minor complaint because overall the story is fantastic and the characters are just lovely. That's the only possible description for them, they're all just so very enjoyable to read about!

I really can't stop gushing about this story enough. I plan to recommend it to everyone in October.

This was a great spooky type of graphic novel. It is a clever retelling of Sleepy Hollow, with a twist. Hollow surprised me by how much I enjoyed it. I thought it would be more scary, and this was more comically scary, like Scooby Doo.

I thought the characters in this book were well created and diverse. Izzy and Vicky were adorable together and Croc was such a funny guy, adding comic relief at many points throughout. I thought the art style in this novel was great and nice to look at. It definitely met the spooky tone of the story.

Though the story isn't super complex, it is a cute and easy read heading into the spooky season. There is lots of amazing rep in this story too, which makes it more inclusive and diverse than the original. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, BOOM! Box, for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.

This was my personal start into spooky season at it was perfect!
This Sleepy Hollow retelling was such a nice take on the myth. When it comes to characters as well as the story! I totally digged it and for a long time did not see where this was going. Of course Gordo is my absolute favourite but hinetly I loved all of them!
Ant the drawings!
This will be an annual reread from now on!

✦4 STARS✦

This felt like a scooby doo-ish retelling of the Sleepy Hollow and I'm not complaining because I really liked it and the art style is so good. The talking pumpkin was definitely the highlight of the novel.

A Sleepy Hollow retelling. It was well done. The twist was fun. Art was pretty. Story was engaging. I think my students will really enjoy it.

4 stars

The story was cute and fun and honestly made me wish it was Halloween year round. Overall the characters feel well rounded and interesting and the art was friendly and fun. It reminded me a lot of Archie comics with fun adventures with your friends where you might die, but like maybe? Won’t? Overall I loved the book and am excited to see if it continues

This is the perfect spooky season read- a little romance, a little mystery, a little paranormal activity and a lot of heart! I loved these characters and the illustrations are beautiful in a perfect fall palette!

I adored this book! I adore the story of Sleepy Hollow and finding a Sapphic retelling of it made my autumn! This was a great retelling of the story as well. I loved the twist in this story. It made it so fun and brought a well known story to a different light. Plus this book was just so much fun and while it had some horror elements overall this is just so much fun.

Pumpkins, ghosts, romance… my new favorite Fall comic!


Best selling author Watters and the debut Boyer-White have taken us to a Sleepy Hollow imagined for today, with Nelle and Musto’s illustrations bringing pumpkin spiced charm to an already sweet adventure.

Izzy Crane is new to Sleepy Hollow and skeptical of town’s absolute obsession with the headless horseman; fortunately she makes new friends fast in the high school prankster Croc Byun and the town sweetheart Victoria Van Tassel. The new friendships are put to the test as they try to figure out what evil lurks amongst the Hollow as Halloween approaches.

Is there more fact than fiction behind the Horseman’s tale?
Is the town sweetheart actually sweet on Izzy?
Who will Croc prank next?
These questions and more are answered in a thoroughly heart warming romp through Sleepy Hollow. And we’re shown the good that happens when we don’t run from our fears!

Readers from all paths of Life might see themselves reflected somewhere on these pages which is such a need in today’s published works. If you ever watched Scooby Doo and wished the puzzle would be solved by Daphne and Velma making out – this is for you champ; and go read some “Lumberjanes” when you finish this.

It’s not just queer kids that will feel the love in reading this Fall flavored treat either, we’ve got a graphic novel set in high school featuring more than just able bodied white kids! mock gasp and pearl clutching! This element is at this point a must in such a visual far reaching medium; it’s so easy to help someone see a little bit of themselves by picking up something other than the “peach” colored crayon. (This is an oversimplification but you get the point.)

I’m tickled to have gotten a digital ARC of this but it’s one of the instances where I wish I had it in the physical; this is just a fun one to keep in your bag and flip through with you favorite fall beverage on the table.

A big old “Thank You” to Netgalley, the Publisher and of course the authors for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review. Your efforts are in good hands and I appreciate the trust.


Title: Hollow
Author: Shannon Watters and Branden Boyer-White
Illustration: Berenice Nelle and Kaitlyn Musto
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Format: ePub (Will be sold in paperback and is available for pre-order online.)
Publication Date: October 4, 2022

I quite enjoyed the experience of reading this. It wasn't mindblowing but I liked the characters which for me is essential in actually liking a book or not. The illustrations were quite good.
Croc was an absolutely delight and the best friend to Vicky and Izzy. He was so funny.

A fantastic and sweet fantasy from the creator of Lumberjanes. This is worth a read. If you are looking for a quick comic that promises to be full of adventure.

4.75 stars

Super fun and quick Halloween read. Loved all of the characters and the romance. This book really got me in the mood for Spooky Season. I also loved the illustrations.

Thank you to NetGalley for sending me an e-ARC of Hollow!

Thanks to NetGalley and BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box for a free digital version of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.

Sleep Hollow story thats extremely gay? Yup.

I adored this graphic novel. The art style was really cute, the characters are diverse and the main romance was *chef's kiss*

If you’re looking for a cozy queer read for Halloween then this is the perfect read.

How I rate books
1- I disliked this book very much. Highly unlikely to read this author again
2- Eh. I didn't hate it. Might give the author another go
3- It was fun
4- Amazing and would read again
5- I'm in love. Give me more right now!

Hollow is the perfect horror graphic novel to read this fall. It is a fun, spooky tale that incorporated the elements, and story from the novel, ”The Legends of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irvin and the movie adaption, “Sleep Hollow”. The art style is beautiful, the dialogues are easy to follow, and the characters are lovely.

Though, the quality of the novel from the Netgalley app was a let down, it doesn't change the overall experience I had from this story.

Really enjoyed this but dang it was hard to read/enjoy on the netgally shelf app. Could have really felt it’s charm via kindle. I already bought a copy because I love spooky graphics novels!

I loved the twist on this classic story. Especially the fact that it was adapted to be more diverse. This is something I have yet to see and something I greatly appreciate. The art was visually pleasing and the characters were lovable. This is a book I would love to keep in my collection as hard copy. Pefect pre spooky season read for anyone.