Reviews

The Monster in the Hollows by Andrew Peterson

jenmkin's review against another edition

3.0

I keep thinking that this series is going to find its footing, but it just hasn't yet for me. There's a lot of focus on minor inconveniences and misunderstandings facing the main characters, and while that can be a narrative device that adds excitement and keeps the writing fresh, it's instead coming at the expense of the larger overall story, which feels thrown in at the end of this book especially.
On top of that, to be completely honest, I just don't really like the main characters, so my motivation to continue engaging with their story is low, reliant only on wanting to know the whole picture and not on the desire to actually learn more about them.

stories_swimming_in_my_head's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

WHATTTTTT!!!!!???? Oh my gosh, the plot twists! I looooved this book, and lost so much sleep over it! Really enjoyed the feel of this one, the series somehow keeps getting better!!! Wonderful writing, you should read it! Now! Yes, you, go read this book!

thelilyofshalott's review against another edition

4 stars - really liked it


GUYS I cry harder with each book. Literally stayed up extra late to finish this and sobbed.

Full RTC



CWs, or things that caught my attention: grief, death, bullying, threat of hanging, creepy creatures, blood, fear, violence, betrayal, sword fighting

5/29/24

clonedgoodness's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The tone shifts again with this one to be more of a light mystery, while also providing a school setting that feels familiar in the YA genre. Some of the coherence as a story gets sacrificed to set up the finale, but it still manages to explore some interesting themes of will and compassion.

turtlehami's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

sassybookishmama1's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

starlightfox's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

hopegreen's review against another edition

5.0

does this instalment suffer from the previous pattern of overlapping fakeout plot twists? yes. is the pacing slightly strange in places, especially towards the end? very much so. is it still a stunningly crafted story which honestly and lovingly handles incredibly challenging themes in ways accessible and enlightening to every age? ab-so-lutely.

elaineeagle's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-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

4.25

My favorite Wingfeather book yet! Full of adventure and exploring the depths of the characters as we prepare for the final installment. Loved this book, very emotional and beautifully written. 

bperl's review against another edition

5.0

A great story. I couldn’t put it down. Peterson has crafted that rarest of all things in these literary dark ages - a children’s story for every age.