Willa of Dark Hollow by Robert Beatty

Release: May 4th 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

Young nightspirit Willa discovers an ancient, powerful magic deep in the forest in the enchanting companion to Robert Beatty’s instant #1 New York Times best-seller, Willa of the Wood.

Surely, this enchanting companion to Robert Beatty’s instant #1 New York Times bestseller Willa of the Wood is perfect for any reader who cares deeply about the natural world.

To begin with, Willa and her clan are the last of the Faeran, an ancient race of forest people . And they have lived in the Great Smoky Mountains for as long as the trees have grown there. But as crews of newly arrived humans start cutting down great swaths of the forest she loves, she is helpless to stop them. Nevertheless, how can she fight the destroyers of the forest and their powerful machines?

When Willa discovers a mysterious dark hollow filled with strange and beautiful creatures, she comes to realize that it contains a terrifying force that seems to be hunting humans. Is unleashing these dangerous spirits the key to stopping the loggers? Willa must find a way to save the people and animals she loves and take a stand against a consuming darkness that threatens to destroy her world.

About the Author:

Robert Beatty is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Serafina series and the Willa of the Wood series published by Disney Hyperion. Simultaneously, loved by young readers and adults alike, the Serafina and Willa books are being taught in over a thousand classrooms nationwide and have been translated into over 22 languages.

Besides, Robert lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina with his wife and three daughters. Generally, he writes full-time now. But in his past lives, Robert was one of the early pioneers of cloud computing, the founder/CEO of Plex Systems. Besides he was the the co-founder of Beatty Robotics, and the chairman/CTO of Narrative magazine. Subsequently, in 2007, he was named an Entrepreneur of the Year. When asked about the inspiration for his books, Robert said, “The Serafina and Willa books grew out of my desire to write stories about unusual and heroic young girls for my three daughters.”.

Willa of Dark Hollow Review:

Oh my goodness! what did I just read? “Willa of Dark Hollow” is a fantastic story of friendship, bravery, and bonded with nature, and I loved it! It is easily one of the best middle-grade books I have read this year.

I vaguely remember reading the first book, “Willa of the Wood,” but I don’t recall what happened. Nevertheless, that did not stop me from enjoying this story.

Willa is impressive in the lead, and the author notably wrote her. One of the main reasons I adored her is how realistic she is, even though this is a fantasy book. I loved how she has conflicting feelings towards doing what is right, especially in the scenes where he has to decide whether to save the loggers or the trees. Moreover, the author adds many twists and turns, and the story is never dull. I loved Adelaide as the new character and her bond with Willa. The two of them share a beautiful friendship, and it was interesting reading about their back story.

The author also conveys a beautiful and profound message of how we are all connected. Whether humans or nature, all of us, including the animals and plants, are connected. We all thrive and grow with the help of each other. The book also ends in a shocking manner that had me drop my jaw! I never expected the ending and wonder how the story would continue if there is a continuation to the series.

Overall, “Willa of Dark Hollow” was a fantastic ride, and I enjoyed every moment of it! Even if you have not read the first book in the series, you will surely enjoy reading this!

Giveaway:

3 winners will receive a finished copy of WILLA OF DARK HOLLOW, US Only.

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