Review: The Hidden

Title: The Hidden
Series: The Hollow #3
Genre: Young Adult- Paranormal
Author: Jessica Verday
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Release Date: September 6, 2011
Book: Galley Grab

"A love that knows no bounds.

Abbey knows that Caspian is her destiny. Theirs is a bond that transcends even death. But as Abbey finally learns the full truth about the dark fate that links her to Caspian and ties them both to the town of Sleepy Hollow, she suddenly has some very hard choices to make. Caspian may be the love of her life, but is that love worth dying for?

Beautifully spun, emotionally gripping, and irresistibly romantic, The Hidden will leave you breathless."

This is another series that I have followed from the beginning and sad to see it go. I knew that once I read it, I would be happy to finally know how it all ends.

So the story line pretty much picks up from right where it left off. More secrets are revealed, motives are now known, and it times to make some big decisions. At this point of the story, my heart was in my throat. I was so nervous, yet excited to see how it will finally end. Ms. Verday close up all loose ends answering any questions the reader has.

The love story is still very much intact and growing. I loved that Caspian and Abbey have a love that goes beyond time. A love that is fresh and beautiful. Now the big question, was I happy with the ending? Yes and no. Why? Well I was happy cause everyone got their happy ending. What I didn't like is, I was hoping it would end differently. But still, I am happy that it did end on a good note.

This is one great series! Full of magical worlds, mysterious creatures, and love that is pure, The Hollow is where I want to live.

I give it 4 BITES!

Happy Reading!

Review: The Hollow

Title: The Hollow
Series: The Hollow # 1
Genre: Young Adult-Supernatural
Author: Jessica Verday
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date: September 1, 2009
Book: Bought

"When Abbey's best friend, Kristen, vanishes at the bridge near Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, everyone else is all too quick to accept that Kristen is dead and rumors fly that her death was no accident. Abbey goes through the motions of mourning her best friend, but privately, she refuses to believe that Kristen is really gone. Then she meets Caspian, the gorgeous and mysterious boy who shows up out of nowhere at Kristen's funeral, and keeps reappearing in Abbey's life. Caspian clearly has secrets of his own, but he's the only person who makes Abbey feel normal again...but also special. 

Just when Abbey starts to feel that she might survive all this, she learns a secret that makes her question everything she thought she knew about her best friend. How could Kristen have kept silent about so much? And could this secret have led to her death? As Abbey struggles to understand Kristen's betrayal, she uncovers a frightening truth that nearly unravels her—one that will challenge her emerging love for Caspian, as well as her own sanity."

What a great twist on such a great classic story! I had no idea what to expect other than I bought the book for the cover! (I know) After a few pages in, I just loved it. Abbey has lost her best friend and now has no one. Lost in her depression Abbey meet a cute boy who captivated her heart the moment she met him. He brings her hope and now she is falling in love. The only problem is the boy is hiding a something.

I love The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. So with this story and the perspective on it really took me for a ride. I mourned with  Abbey in losing her best friend. I like how she honored her and stood up for for friend with all of those nasty rumors. Abbey remained strong and move on with her life without completely eliminating her best friend.

The love interest was an obvious but surprising one. I had no idea what the boy was hiding but when all was revealed I was heart broken. Just to fall in love and them BAM! So not fair... My only gripe about the book was that there was a lot of unnecessary parts and it did slow down the book a bit. I honestly got bored with these parts and just read fast just to get to the next interesting section.

I give it 4 BITES!

Happy Reading!