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Synopsis
Hallow Hill has a strange and tragic history. For thousands of years, young women have been vanishing from the estate, never to be seen again. Now Kate and Emily have come to live at Hallow Hill. Brought up in a civilized age, they have no idea of the land's dreadful heritage. Until, that is, Marak decides to tell them himself. Intelligent, pleasant, and completely pitiless, Marak is a powerful magician who claims to be a King - and he has very specific plans for the two new girls who have trespassed into his kingdom.
Is The Hollow Kingdom appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This Gothic fantasy romance involves kidnapping, captivity, and forced marriage dynamics with significant power imbalance. While romantic content remains relatively mild (kissing, romantic tension), the controlling nature of the relationship and lack of initial consent may concern some parents.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping, captivity, and power imbalance (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the dark, mysterious fairy king and the slow-burn romance between captor and captive in this atmospheric retelling.