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Hollow by Celina Myers

Hollow

A Novel

by Celina Myers

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  • Oct 2022, 304 pages
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From TikTok sensation Celina Myers comes a fresh, intriguing novel about a woman who finds her destiny and her family after being turned into a vampire.

Mia Adair isn't even twenty-five yet, but she's starting to wonder if her peak has already passed. She's spent years working at her local bookstore, a job that was supposed to be temporary. As a kid, she experienced a strange sort of fame within the paranormal community thanks to her inclusion in a book that revealed Mia's ability to talk with the dead. But that was then, and Mia's "gift" dried up once adolescence set in. These days, she feels like she's nobody special.

Until she dies in a tragic car crash and reawakens as a vampire…

Forced to leave behind everything she knew, Mia must choose to live with one of two rival vampire families. The Bellamy and Sutton clans share a dark, complicated history that spans centuries. As Mia learns about their age-old traditions and extraordinary powers, along with their forbidden romances and betrayals, she's drawn toward two very different loves. And as she feels her gift returning, more potent than ever before, Mia realizes she'll need it to protect innocent lives—and save the only family she has left.

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"Myers has some fun with classic vampire lore, but the stilted prose and paper-thin characterization make it difficult to invest in the unevenly paced story. This is a slog." —Publishers Weekly

"A fresh look at the vampire scene with some brilliant new vampire lore! Myers has a lean, deft way with words that engrosses you all the way to the end. Spine-tingling! Overall, it's a great and unpredictable ride. It features a look at the dark underbelly of vampire politics and betrayals, but also of strength and goodness. The lore reminds me of Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire. You'll be thoroughly entertained!" —L.J. Smith, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Vampire Diaries

"Celina poured her whole heart into this book, and you can feel it on every single page. It's emotional, gripping, and so full of soul. Mia's story hit me hard in the best way—her strength, her vulnerability, her journey—and I was fully hooked. And the vampire world Celina built? Obsessed. This is the next Twilight, no question. You need this book in your life." —Kris Collins, YouTuber and director of House on Eden

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Janine_S

Not your typical vampire book.
It's Halloween so what better way to join in the festivities than to listen to a vampire book (many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for this ARC). This is not your typical vampire novel which is why I enjoyed it so much. Mia Adair wakes up after a car crash to find out she's dead and she's become a vampire. And, more importantly she regains her power to talk to the dead as the story unfolds. Mia also must choose which vampire family - the Belmonts or the Suttons, two rival vampire families - to join. Each family has a complicated history which Mia must now navigate. In addition there appears to be someone targeting vampires and killing them. No spoilers here, you have to read or listen to the book to find what Mia chooses - you won't be disappointed!
The themes of destiny and belonging underpin the story. This was an excellently narrated book too! I love vampire books and this is one I definitely would listen to again.

Janine_S

Different twist on the vampire novel
It's Halloween so what better way to join in the festivities than to listen to a vampire book (many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for this ARC). This is not your typical vampire novel which is why I enjoyed it so much. Mia Adair wakes up after a car crash to find out she's dead and she's become a vampire. And, more importantly she regains her power to talk to the dead as the story unfolds. Mia also much choose which vampire family - the Belmonts or the Suttons, two rival vampire families.

Each family has a complicated history which Mia must now navigate. In addition there appears to be someone targeting vampires and killing them. No spoilers here, you have to read or listen to the book to find what Mia chooses - you won't be disappointed!
The themes of destiny and belonging underpin the story. This was an excellently narrated book too! I would I love vampire books and this is one I definitely would listen to again.

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Celina Myers

Celina Myers, known to millions online as Celina Spooky Boo, is celebrated for her fast-paced storytelling and vivid imagery. A master of weaving horror into worlds that feel hauntingly real, Celina creates stories that linger in the shadows of everyday life. Writing is her greatest passion, and she thrives on crafting tales that blur the line between the ordinary and the extraordinary. Whether through her humor, spooky tales, or writing, Celina's mission is to enchant and entertain her ever-growing fanbase.

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