More Than a Paycheck: Why Hollow Revived My Love for Vampires
If you’ve followed my reviews for any length of time, you know I’m a total sucker for a good vampire story. However, after a really hard time with a vampire read at the end of 2025, I was starting to feel a bit of a slump—until I picked up Hollow. From the very first page, I was completely drawn into a dark, mysterious world that felt remarkably fresh. While it shares that addictive, supernatural-romantic vibe of Twilight or The Vampire Diaries, it stands entirely on its own with unique twists and a plot that never slows down. You can feel that this was a passion project for Celina Myers; it has a soul and a depth that you just don’t get from a book written for a paycheck.
What I loved most was the way Myers blends suspense, romance, and intrigue so seamlessly. The characters are multi-dimensional and real; you don’t just read about them, you celebrate their victories and gasp at their secrets. The writing is evocative and beautifully paced, balancing quiet, emotional moments with heart-pounding scenes where the stakes feel incredibly high. Beyond the romance, Hollow explores themes of loyalty and identity in ways that are subtle but deeply meaningful. It is rare to find a book that balances world-building and character development so perfectly, but this one does it with ease.
This is easily one of my favorite vampire reads in the last few years and is going in my favorites shelf for 2026. It has officially put Celina Myers on the path to becoming one of my absolute favorite authors. I am giving it a 4.5-star rating, and the only reason it isn’t a full 5 is because of that brutal cliffhanger that left me desperate for more! It is dark, thrilling, and utterly unforgettable. If you are looking for a story that will stay with you long after the final page, I cannot recommend this one highly enough.
