Book: Hollow by Celina Myers
Reviewed by Deb.Reads.Books
Rating: 3.5/5
At 25, Mia still hasn’t found her purpose, but she’s young… she’s got time. Or so she thought. Her life is tragically cut short, until she wakes up in a funeral home full of vampires welcoming her to the family. Her destiny is larger than life, with the whole community of vampires’ futures at stake*.
Hollow was a quick and fun read by one of my favorite TikTok personalities, Celina Myers (aka @celinaspookyboo). I love the nod to queer readers, as Mia is attracted to both female and male vampires in the afterlife. The FMC is likable. Hollow reads like a YA novel to me, but has some more mature topics referenced, including gruesome murder and drug use. The characters make the novel feel lighthearted while the plot brings a sinister edge. I do wish Mia had more time at each house, as so many feelings and events happen within just a few days. The plot sped up pretty quick after Mia dies, leaving me wanting more time with each of the family members and more details in the story. I really connected to them, and felt a little cheated on the time I got to spend with Cordelia, Kris, and Margo. However, Hollow made me feel good, and feeling good is why I read books. Give Hollow a little bite, you might like it the way it tastes*.
*I couldn’t resist thawing a few dad jokes in there.
Thank you to Edelweiss and Hanover Square Press for this ARC for review.