Who Would Like This Book:
If you love moody, gothic towns with a Stephen King flair, star-crossed lovers, curses, and atmospheric witchy vibes, this is absolutely your next obsession. Hollow Heathens stands out for its gorgeous, poetic writing and immersive world - from magical rituals to masked anti-heroes, you’ll get lost (in the best way) in Weeping Hollow. Romance fans who crave forbidden, deeply emotional connections and urban fantasy enthusiasts looking for something with real Halloween energy will be instantly hooked. If you like your stories haunting, mysterious, and full of yearning, don’t snooze on this one.
Who May Not Like This Book:
This book isn’t for everyone! Some readers found the poetic, descriptive prose a little over the top or distracting, making it hard to follow the action at times. The timeline can feel confusing, and if you prefer clear, straightforward storytelling, this could be a challenge. Also, if you crave non-stop steam or fast pacing, the slower burn and occasional meandering might not be your cup of tea. Finally, the NA version tackles some dark themes and trigger warnings (grief, torture, suicide attempts), so that’s something to keep in mind.
About:
"Hollow Heathens: Book of Blackwell" in the series "Tales of Weeping Hollow" by Nicole Fiorina is a dark and magical tale set in the mysterious town of Weeping Hollow. The story follows Fallon as she returns to her hometown after receiving a letter from her estranged dying grandfather, only to be pulled into a world of witch covens, curses, and forbidden love. She meets Julian, a Hollow Heathen cursed to wear a mask, and their connection leads to a powerful and tragic love story. The writing style is described as hauntingly poetic, with a gothic feel reminiscent of classic supernatural tales, creating an immersive and captivating reading experience.
The plot of "Hollow Heathens" is unique and gripping from the very beginning, with a love story that is described as one for the ages. The connection between the main characters, Julian and Fallon, is powerful and beautifully portrayed, drawing readers in with its depth and complexity. The imagery in the book is praised for being out of this world, and the writing is highlighted for its beauty and poetic nature, making it a story that readers will never forget.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Includes serious content warnings such as torture, death, grief, and suicide attempts.
Has Romance?
The romance is a central theme, characterized by deep emotional connections and challenges.
From The Publisher:
From Amazon's #1 bestselling author in Gothic Romance comes a haunting and forbidden love strong enough to murder fears and break centuries-old curses.
Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Fallon who was taken far away from home shortly after she was born.
A home that held more than strange traditions and bizarre superstitions.
Twenty-four years later, she returned to Weeping Hollow, a town she'd only heard about in stories during restless nights under a marble moon, to take care of her last living relative.
They called the nosy mortician a freakshow-a ghastly thing.
They said I couldn't go near her.
Still, there was this aching pull to Fallon Grimaldi that I couldn't escape.
A nostalgic pull as if we'd been here before.
Once upon a time, there lived a mysterious boy named Julian with a curse as old as centuries wrapped around his soul.
He was one of the four Hollow Heathens, the very dark creatures who caused the town's people to live in fear.
And the Blackwell name was stained with darkness and death.
They called him a monster. Cold and hollow.
They said I shouldn't go near him.
Still, there was this aching pull to Julian Blackwell that I couldn't escape.
A nostalgic pull as if we'd been here before.
**Hollow Heathens can be read as a stand-alone or within the interconnected series**
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2 comment(s)
this was a little slow overall, definitely didn't need to be as long as it was. and then the end was so fast and abrupt? i dunno, didn't like it as much as i thought i would
It was quite boring to me. The whole book I had a hard time listening because it was slow and didn’t have very many interesting parts
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