Hollow by Shannon Watters; Branden Boyer-White
I received a copy from BOOM! Studios through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
When Izzy Crane and her family move to Sleepy Hollow, she’s overwhelmed by how much the town celebrates and cherishes the old Headless Horseman legend. Science oriented, Izzy doesn’t see the draw in obsessing with an old supernatural legend while walking home with two classmates… until she sees the Headless Horseman herself! What does the Headless Horseman want, and why is her crush’s life at stake?
I’m a fan of Shannon Watters, so when I saw they had a book that takes place in Sleepy Hollow, I knew I had to read it. We follow Izzy Crane right after she moves to Sleepy Hollow with her family. While we don’t see much of her parents, I thought they seemed warm and caring, so I really liked them. We also follow Vicky Van Tassel, whose family is obsessed with how far back their lineage goes in the town. The problem? Vicky hates everything that comes with being born with the Van Tassel name. We also meet some of Vicky’s family as well as her close friend, Croc Byun. Croc is the school prankster with a heart of gold. He actually turned out to be my favorite character, though I love all three members of this trio!
The story itself is amazing. I love how the paranormal world is slowly brought in and carefully balanced with what is real and what is skeptical. The friendships are heartwarming and I love how we saw character development even with supporting characters we didn’t see much of. One of my favorite things about this book is the humor that balances out the gravity of the supernatural situation that Izzy, Vicky, and Croc are dealing with.
One of the things I also love about this book is that it’s an easy and fun read for all ages. The artwork is beautiful and it has important lessons for younger audiences, such as the importance of communicating your thoughts and feelings with your friends and family. It pulls in an old legend most adults know of pretty well in addition to adding a touch of humor to keep things light enough that nothing gets scary. I think it’s a perfect read for pre-teens and older that will also be a great family read.
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