Series: Companion novel to The Hollow trilogy
(spin-off)
Genera: Paranormal Romance
Subjects: revenants, demons, angels, supernatural,
possession, New Hampshire
Age/Grade Level: Teen
Length: 266 pgs.
HC/PB: Hardcover
List Price: $17.99
Publisher: Simon & Schuster: Simon Pulse
Summary/ product description: “Cyn’s blackouts have
deadly consequences in this sexy, suspenseful spinoff to the New York Times
bestselling Hollow series. Cyn and Avian are far from a perfect match. She’s a
witch who casts spells on men so she can steal their cars. He spends his time
being judge, jury, and executioner to the truly evil in the supernatural realm.
When the blackouts Cyn’s been having ever since her
time in Sleepy Hollow start escalating, she finds herself unable to remember
where she’s been or what she’s been doing. Frightened, she seeks guidance at a
local church, and it’s there she meets Avian.
The unlikely pair soon discovers that her blackouts
are a side effect of what she truly is—an Echo—a conduit for souls of the dead.
The only way to prevent Cyn from losing complete control is to return to Sleepy
Hollow and vanquish the source of her power—but she may not survive the
process. And if she does? She won’t ever be the same...”
My Review: I recommend reviewing what happened in the
Hollow series before reading this. I completely forgot who Cyn was and what
characters were what. You do eventually find out, but it’s nice to refresh you
memory. I loved the Hollow series, so I was excited when I found out about this
spin-off. I was hoping that it would be set in Sleepy Hollow, but most of it
was set in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. I don’t think I ever read a book set
in New Hampshire, and this book didn’t really describe the setting much. The
opening of the book was Cyn working at a diner as a waitress.
We also get to meet Avian a.k.a. Thirteen. He’s half
demon, half angel and also a revenant. I love book with angels in them. I loved
the part when Cyn found out he had wings and when she made a comment about how
it would be impolite to touch them. We find out early on the Cyn is a Echo, and
she’s constantly getting possessed by souls, and now Vincent, who we met in the
Hollow also, is inside her. Cyn’s memories of Sleepy Hollow are foggy, but she
vaguely remembers Abbey. Cyn’s on the run because she killed her boyfriend
Hunter and now a cop whose Hunter’s brother is after her.
The story is a really fast paced, short read. You
could easily read it in one sitting because the lines on the paging have a very
open leading. This book make a great companion to the Hollow trilogy and is
does it justice. We get to meet other paranormal creatures, including Hellhounds
and vampires.
It’s really awesome, and if you enjoyed The Hollow,
you’ll love this. Also, if you’re a fan of the Sleepy Hollow TV show, you
should read the whole series. I wondering if there’ll be anymore spin-off, but
it works well as a standalone. I can’t wait to read whatever Jessica Verday is
writing next.
Cover Art Review: It fit with the Hollow series. I
like the wings and the embossment of the gold edges.
