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jazzxm16's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
3.0
ithappens's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
cala_p's review against another edition
5.0
Copy received from the author. Voluntarily reviewing and all opinions are objective and my own.
First Rachel Leigh book but it won’t be my last! I DEVOURED this book, and when I wasn’t reading about it, I was thinking about reading it.
The characters hated one another, but loved each other and it was ongoing but it’s perfect. Both characters show such a deep love for one another but hatred for the past. Mix with other people in their present who also shaped how the past went.
It’s steamy but also heartbreaking. This book is jam-packed with angst and I was cheering them on the entire time, all the while working to figure out what his true game is.
And BOY did I NOT see that coming. Needless to say, I hadn’t realized this was book 1 of a series, but I need book 2, like, yesterday
Copy received from the author. Voluntarily reviewing and all opinions are objective and my own.
First Rachel Leigh book but it won’t be my last! I DEVOURED this book, and when I wasn’t reading about it, I was thinking about reading it.
The characters hated one another, but loved each other and it was ongoing but it’s perfect. Both characters show such a deep love for one another but hatred for the past. Mix with other people in their present who also shaped how the past went.
It’s steamy but also heartbreaking. This book is jam-packed with angst and I was cheering them on the entire time, all the while working to figure out what his true game is.
And BOY did I NOT see that coming. Needless to say, I hadn’t realized this was book 1 of a series, but I need book 2, like, yesterday
First Rachel Leigh book but it won’t be my last! I DEVOURED this book, and when I wasn’t reading about it, I was thinking about reading it.
The characters hated one another, but loved each other and it was ongoing but it’s perfect. Both characters show such a deep love for one another but hatred for the past. Mix with other people in their present who also shaped how the past went.
It’s steamy but also heartbreaking. This book is jam-packed with angst and I was cheering them on the entire time, all the while working to figure out what his true game is.
And BOY did I NOT see that coming. Needless to say, I hadn’t realized this was book 1 of a series, but I need book 2, like, yesterday
Copy received from the author. Voluntarily reviewing and all opinions are objective and my own.
First Rachel Leigh book but it won’t be my last! I DEVOURED this book, and when I wasn’t reading about it, I was thinking about reading it.
The characters hated one another, but loved each other and it was ongoing but it’s perfect. Both characters show such a deep love for one another but hatred for the past. Mix with other people in their present who also shaped how the past went.
It’s steamy but also heartbreaking. This book is jam-packed with angst and I was cheering them on the entire time, all the while working to figure out what his true game is.
And BOY did I NOT see that coming. Needless to say, I hadn’t realized this was book 1 of a series, but I need book 2, like, yesterday
smsmith422's review against another edition
5.0
OH MY WORD!
This book was absolutely incredible! Callum and Bella were a dynamic duo from page 1. This book has everything that anyone could ever want. It has spice, suspense, and so many dark elements. Hello snakes!! I cannot wait to dive into book 2, but even more I cannot wait to see how this book is going to play out and read all about a well earned happily ever after!
This book was absolutely incredible! Callum and Bella were a dynamic duo from page 1. This book has everything that anyone could ever want. It has spice, suspense, and so many dark elements. Hello snakes!! I cannot wait to dive into book 2, but even more I cannot wait to see how this book is going to play out and read all about a well earned happily ever after!
kaydanielsromance's review against another edition
5.0
Super intrigued by the darkness this book brought that I couldn't stop reading.
Two children spent four years in foster care together. Best friends, but separated when they were adopted into two different families. While that may seem like the beginning of a happy ending, it was actually the beginning of a nightmare.
Callum spent the last twelve years building his revenge against those who left him, wronged him, and hurt him. He is a man with a dark soul and a hollow heart. He's cruel, lacks empathy, and his methods of revenge are a bit disturbing, but I was also fascinated at what his game plan was since so much of the man was shrouded in mystery. I had to keep turning the pages to find out what was going to happen, even though Callum himself wasn't someone I ever wanted to come upon in the dark or even in the light.
Isabella left Cal's side twelve years ago. While her life went quite a bit differently than his, she never forgot the boy who also had a huge impact on her as a young girl. She has no idea when they reunite years later that she will be kept prisoner in his castle, that's right...a castle, that she will beg, plead, and cry to go home. Cal is not the boy she remembers, but every once in a while she catches glimpses of the boy she once knew. Is it enough to stay? Not the way he treats her, no. Bella steps into a world she doesn't know or understand. There are unknown factors and Cal won't tell her or open up. These mysteries kept me going, even when I agreed with Bella's thoughts on leaving.
I was completely intrigued by what should have disturbed me. Basically, what turned my stomach, I couldn't tear my eyes off the pages and stop reading. I had to know more and I needed to know why. I was frustrated by everything just like Bella, trapped in the pages just like she was trapped in the castle.
This book contains scenes that may disturb some readers. Degradation, imprisonment, snakes...shudder...oh the snakes...and more dark topics. While it's all important to character growth and the plot, it is a dark book for a reason.
His Hollow Heart is book one in a duet and I can't even imagine what's to come for Cal and Bella as their story unfolds.
Two children spent four years in foster care together. Best friends, but separated when they were adopted into two different families. While that may seem like the beginning of a happy ending, it was actually the beginning of a nightmare.
Callum spent the last twelve years building his revenge against those who left him, wronged him, and hurt him. He is a man with a dark soul and a hollow heart. He's cruel, lacks empathy, and his methods of revenge are a bit disturbing, but I was also fascinated at what his game plan was since so much of the man was shrouded in mystery. I had to keep turning the pages to find out what was going to happen, even though Callum himself wasn't someone I ever wanted to come upon in the dark or even in the light.
Isabella left Cal's side twelve years ago. While her life went quite a bit differently than his, she never forgot the boy who also had a huge impact on her as a young girl. She has no idea when they reunite years later that she will be kept prisoner in his castle, that's right...a castle, that she will beg, plead, and cry to go home. Cal is not the boy she remembers, but every once in a while she catches glimpses of the boy she once knew. Is it enough to stay? Not the way he treats her, no. Bella steps into a world she doesn't know or understand. There are unknown factors and Cal won't tell her or open up. These mysteries kept me going, even when I agreed with Bella's thoughts on leaving.
I was completely intrigued by what should have disturbed me. Basically, what turned my stomach, I couldn't tear my eyes off the pages and stop reading. I had to know more and I needed to know why. I was frustrated by everything just like Bella, trapped in the pages just like she was trapped in the castle.
This book contains scenes that may disturb some readers. Degradation, imprisonment, snakes...shudder...oh the snakes...and more dark topics. While it's all important to character growth and the plot, it is a dark book for a reason.
His Hollow Heart is book one in a duet and I can't even imagine what's to come for Cal and Bella as their story unfolds.
ddog8's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I didn't really enjoy this but I'll read the second one just to close out the story.
Spice level 🌶 3/5
Spice level 🌶 3/5
tj_darkreads's review against another edition
5.0
Whoa was this book something else no lie. As I started reading it I became engrossed in the 2 mc's Callum and Isabella (Bella) and the unraveling of secrets from their past. The 2 were both in the same children's home she was 7 and he was 10 they quickly became close and told each other that it would always be them together if they were ever adopted until 1 day thing's changed. This story will leave your mind spinning trying to figure just what's going on. Just when I thought I had something figured out...nope that wasn't right. I have more questions than answers, so now I have to wait for Bk2 ugh.
arisuaru's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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
4.0