A review by puddlejumper
The Hollow and the Haunted by Camilla Raines

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I screamed when the book ended on a cliff hanger because now I have to wait to find out what happens! 

I absolutely loved this book. It's a great YA paranormal mystery with a developing romantic subplot.

I was thoroughly engaged in the mystery. There were several different elements to it, each one interesting. I liked how the characters would draw conclusions based on the information they had and then had to revise it when they learned more. It was very realistic and kept me invested.

The romance was a slow burn and came about very organically. The author managed to capture the awkwardness of teenagers developing feelings and not knowing what to do with it. It was very relatable. 

I loved the banter and relationship between the characters. The focus wasn't just on the romantic relationship which I liked, the relationships with other characters were also developed. 

The world felt very vibrant and real. I can't wait to revisit it in the second book.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC