A review by araticus
These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

It was ok. The twist at the end was interesting but I didn't get emotionally invested. I didn't fall in love with the characters and overall, it fell a little flat. 

I also have to agree with the many other reviewers of this book. The Sexual scenes in this are far too much for YA and it's a disgusting marketing trend. This would have performed just fine as adult fantasy. 
Let's stop selling sex to minors ok? 

The actual "fantasy" falls completely flat and is riddled with incomplete thoughts and plot holes. The Child Seer is clearly a plot device meant to further the story and its not only confusing and unnecessary, it's lazy. 
It's a backdrop for a love triangle and even the relationships aren't flushed out particularly well. The feelings seem to come out of nowhere and the people being betrayed don't particularly care?? 

Vaguely interesting story if you don't think too hard about it. 

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