Hollow

Trigger warnings: (view spoiler)[sexual assault (on- and off-page), loss of a family member/child, grief, depression, difficult mother/daughter relationship Representation: depression (hide spoiler)] There was a lot that Parrish packed into Hollow. But because this was such a short book I think it left something to be desired. Hollow is marketed as a horror story. And while the book does deal with a sense of creepiness, sorrow, and darker atmosphere I wouldn't be recommending this for those chasing a scary story. Overall, this is a story that explores a girl's attempts to deal with grief and the breaking-down of her family after the loss of a little brother. It also deals with dealing with assault from someone present in one's everyday life. Everything else in this story - the abandoned hospital, the cursed camera, the creepy bird - they just didn't feel fleshed out enough to matter. These components felt forced and separated from the rest of the story. I think there was a lot of potential in Hollow. Had it been approached differently, with a more in depth exploration and development between the different story components this could have been a standout for me. As it is, however, I'm just left wanting something more. Note: Review copy received via NetGalley. This does not impact opinions within this review. blog • trigger warning database • more links Happy reading! ❤