A review by yellowbinge
Hollow Tongue by Eden Royce

challenging dark emotional mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Publishing date: 20.06.2024

Thank you to Netgalley and RDS Publishing for the ARC. My opinions are my own. 

The book as a meal: A full plate of trauma with a side of misogyny 
The book left me: Feeling a little nasty

Negatives:
Moreso a story of trauma than horror
The "horror" was revealed a little too late

Positives:
Strong spooky vibes
So descriptive I could almost smell it

Features: 
A character with a disability, lots and lots of family trauma, bugs and smells are pivotal to the story, jumping between now and the past

Why did I choose this one?
I had to continue the Selected Papers series as I adored book 4. The cover is also an eye catcher, and I trust RDS publishing to front great books. 

Pick-up-able? Put-down-able?
Pick-up-able. The pacing feels natural for a story like this, and there is just enough curiosity to what is going on to keep me reading. 

What was the vibe and mood?
A little spooky. I felt like I was wandering in a dark house with stale air. Oppressive mood. And just a faint nauseating smell of flowers follows my every step. 

Final ranking and star rating?
4 stars, A tier. Selected Papers has done it again. I adore the concepts of this series, and this one continues that. I will be keeping an eye out for book 6, and I will be recommending this strongly. 

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