Hallowed is a difficult book to rate because it’s not going to appeal to everyone. If you’re the kind of person who needs fast paced adventure then you’re better off picking up something else. Hallowed is very much focused on relationships, self-growth and destiny.
It continues its themes with purpose, faith and trust – these themes are extended here and well constructed.
Clara is awaiting the return of the Black Wing and dealing with her newfound relationship with Tucker whilst Christian is in the background being all sexy and mysterious.
Struggling with how her purpose ended up last book, she is losing faith in herself and distrusting her family.
I felt like the strong characters and great writing by Hand really carried this novel because otherwise it might struggle very strongly from middle book syndrome. The plot is not progressed a whole deal but there are a number of big revelations.
But what Hand does bring to it is a great amount of Self-awareness and just enough awkward reality and relationships to pull it through. I liked this book better than the first one and I felt like the writing was just a little tighter and stronger in this one.
Over all, a good, solid second installment from Hand and I look forward to the next.
*This galley was provided to me by the publishers via netgalley.
