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winecellarlibrary's Reviews (657)
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My full review is available on my blog Wine Cellar Library and Reedsy Discovery
Tropes:
found family, romantic suspense, a dash of paranormal
A romantic suspense with a close-knit found family and multiple budding love stories surrounding the central romance
With strong found family vibes, The Hollow is cozy for a romantic suspense. At once, I was at ease with Kate’s new friends. Her slow-burn romance with Noah builds the tension alongside the suspense of evading a stalker who is ready to burn everything to the ground if he can’t have Kate. Kate’s isn’t the only romance building; supporting characters find themselves entangled in love triangles. Lara Bruni also incorporates a mild supernatural element, in which Kate sees flashes of the past in her dreams, creating an intriguing arc for the series to follow as it progresses.
I enjoyed the story overall, but at times, it felt too rushed. For example, Kate and Emma going from realtor/client to best friends almost instantaneously was difficult for me to reconcile with, perhaps because I’ve found it difficult to make new close friends in adulthood. I also struggled with the portrayal of the stalker, Nick. The sections told from his point of view were not written as strongly as others. Overall, I would continue reading the series because I became invested in the side characters’ developing love stories, so I want to stick around for their happy endings. I am also looking forward to learning more about the town’s history.
Tropes:
found family, romantic suspense, a dash of paranormal
A romantic suspense with a close-knit found family and multiple budding love stories surrounding the central romance
With strong found family vibes, The Hollow is cozy for a romantic suspense. At once, I was at ease with Kate’s new friends. Her slow-burn romance with Noah builds the tension alongside the suspense of evading a stalker who is ready to burn everything to the ground if he can’t have Kate. Kate’s isn’t the only romance building; supporting characters find themselves entangled in love triangles. Lara Bruni also incorporates a mild supernatural element, in which Kate sees flashes of the past in her dreams, creating an intriguing arc for the series to follow as it progresses.
I enjoyed the story overall, but at times, it felt too rushed. For example, Kate and Emma going from realtor/client to best friends almost instantaneously was difficult for me to reconcile with, perhaps because I’ve found it difficult to make new close friends in adulthood. I also struggled with the portrayal of the stalker, Nick. The sections told from his point of view were not written as strongly as others. Overall, I would continue reading the series because I became invested in the side characters’ developing love stories, so I want to stick around for their happy endings. I am also looking forward to learning more about the town’s history.
