This was a good book but I do think it could be improved upon. I wish it had better pacing, more showing instead of telling and that the ending wasn't rushed. But overall I did like the story. The idea of vampires turning "special" people is very cool. If you like imperfect vampire books I would say this is for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Company for allowing me to read this book ahead of release in exchange for my honest opinion.

thank you so much for the approval- i cannot wait to dive in, this is one of my most anticipated reads of 2026! i will be sure to leave a review on GR/retailers to come! 💞

This book is a beautifully haunting blend of paranormal suspense and emotional depth. It pulls you in with its eerie atmosphere and keeps you hooked with a strong, heartfelt story. The writing is vivid and immersive, with just the right balance of tension and emotion. Each chapter deepens the mystery while also exploring the human side of the supernatural. A powerful and unforgettable read for anyone who enjoys thrillers with a chilling twist.

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When I started Hollow, I wasn't really sure what to expect.
The prologue had me sucked in and when I finally got to the first chapter, I forgot what I was reading.
While the book is a bit slow in certain spots, but the storytelling really paints a picture of the history of the first vampires and then the struggle that Mia now has to deal with as she adjusts to her new undead life.

I love the world building, and getting to learn more about the monsters that lurk around the corner.

And just as everything was getting even better....that cliffhanger!!!

Gah! I can't wait to read more and see where the story goes!

This gave me SUCH a nostalgic feeling, the vampire diaries meets twilight in this trip down memory lane, I really enjoyed this but I love anything with vampires so maybe I'm biased, the pace was a little all over the place but I did enjoy the overall plot and characters

Rating: 3.5/5
Hollow has a bit of an homage vibe to Teen Vampire fan favorites like Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, and the lore of Interview with the Vampire. As the prologue begins in the 1700s and establishes the concept of vampires, readers will jump into contemporary times for the remainder of the story as Mia, the FMC, transitions and adjusts to her life/not life and new “family” of vampires.

Hollow is Book 1 and does leave on an abrupt cliffhanger. Much of the book is story-building. It was interesting and entertaining overall. I’m curious to see what happens next.

This unfortunately wasn’t the one for me.

I thought the pacing was a little off. We would have quicker moments, then the story would lag greatly. And the writing style was very informative, where we would be told things instead of actually diving into it.

The prologue felt like it came from an entirely different book. Rather than having this other story (that’s related) to start, I would’ve loved if we saw some of our FMC’s childhood where she talks to jokes rather than just jumping to her as an adult.

It felt rather disjointed.

Thank you very much to Harlequin Trade Publishing for an ARC of this book. All honest opinions are my own.

Besides Twilight, I haven't read any vampire books. So when this popped up as a available to read, I thought sure why not?!

I really enjoyed the prolog. It was the best part of the story. I really wished that it the story would have continued with Eli's and Elnora's story instead of switching to a whole other person and pushing them to the back burner. Unfortunately, the writing style wasn't for me and there was too much random information that made the story drag.
As a whole the story is good for people who are just getting into New Adult books. If you love vampires, murder mystery, and Twilight-esque vibes, you might like this book. This book does cover some heavy topics so please check your trigger warnings.

I enjoyed this book simply because I love anything with vampires. I did think there were a bit too many characters which made the story hard to follow at times.