Book Review: The Hollow Plane (The Aethereals Duology, #1)

Are you good at guessing plot twists?

I don’t even try, which is good because I am terrible at it! One of my sisters will usually (out loud) guess the plot twist within the first five minutes of a movie, and she is always right!

Even if I was as good as that, I don’t think I would have guessed any of the plot twists in The Hollow Plane! This book was a rollercoaster! I never felt like it leveled out. I can’t wait for the next book because the cliffhanger (yes, there’s a cliffhanger) left me reeling!

The Hollow Plane The Aethereals Duology, #1 by Allison Carr Waechter

Publisher: Independently Published

Page Count: 451

Format: digital

Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Content Warnings: graphic child abuse, chronic illness, emotional abuse; moderate confinement, abandonment, death, sexual content; minor body shaming, blood

Otherworldly fires threaten the fragile balance of power in the city of spires. Two people hold the key to saving Pravhna from destruction, but neither remembers the truth of their past—or what they mean to one another.

When Mina Wildfang finds herself at the bottom of a dark hole, she only remembers one who put her there. Bent on revenge, Mina discovers that someone has murdered the family who imprisoned her—their ancestral estate burned to the ground. Mina’s desire for vengeance deepens into a quest for the truth.

All Ashbourne Claymore wants is a peaceful life of investigating mysteries with his friends—an outcast chevalier and a fey cat. His uncanny loss of memory makes it easy to ignore the ominous feeling that his past is haunted. But with someone setting fires in the undercity and people going missing, he’s given a leave the secure life he’s worked so hard to build, or help Mina Wildfang find the truth.

As Mina, Ashbourne and their friends hunt down the source of the fires and disappearances, the similarities between their forgotten pasts emerge. Can their burgeoning love survive the inferno coming for them? Or will they succumb to the ghosts of their past and let the city burn?

★★★★☆ — in love
🥵🥵🥵 — sweltering

I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Hollow Plane by Allison Carr Waechter. The book takes place in a fascinating world with unique fae creatures, and I loved the description of the different peoples and the quick history of this world. The setting has a wonderful 1920's vibe with a touch of steampunk, which added an extra layer of charm to the story.

The author's portrayal of the fae creatures, such as the hares and greymalkins, was fantastic. Their presence in the story added depth and intrigue to the overall plot. Speaking of the plot, the mystery in the book was absolutely amazing. The author skillfully revealed twists and turns that had me gasping in surprise. The pacing was perfect, making it a true page-turner that kept me engaged from start to finish.

The romance between the two main characters, Ash and Mina, was beautifully written. I enjoyed their immediate attraction to each other, and it was heartwarming to see their relationship grow into a slow-burn romance. Their chemistry added another layer of excitement to the story.

One of the standout aspects of The Hollow Plane is the intricate world-building. The author has created a rich and detailed world with amazing characters and unique lore. The attention to detail in the world-building was impeccable, and it made the story come alive in my imagination.

I must mention the cliffhanger at the end of the book, which left me eagerly anticipating the release of the second book in the series. The author has left us with a tantalizing ending that has me shouting for more.

Overall, I highly recommend The Hollow Plane to fans of fantasy and romance genres. It has everything you could want in a book - an intriguing plot, well-developed characters, and a captivating world. I cannot wait to see what happens next in this series.

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