Into the Hollow by Karina Halle
(Experiment in Terror, #6)
Genre: Horror
Format: ebook
Read: 11/30/2012
In Six Words: Well, hello there, Mr. Swoony Dex.
Links
Karina Halle — Website | Facebook | Twitter
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Book Order
1. Darkhouse
2. Red Fox
2.5. The Benson (GR review)
3. Dead Sky Morning
4. Lying Season
5. On Demon Wings
5.5. Old Blood (GR review)
5.7. The Dex-Files (GR review
6. Into the Hollow
Why I Started Reading This Series
Kelly is to blame for me starting this series. THANK YOU, KELLY! Random note: as I was writing this review, Karina Halle posted on Facebook and said THIS SONG needs to be the theme song for Into the Hollow. You’re welcome.
Synopsis
Perry Palomino has fought her demons – and won – but the battle is far from over. She’s now left broken and on her own, leaving behind her life and family in Portland to focus on giving Dex Foray – and the Experiment in Terror show – a second chance. But their past mistakes continue to tease and test their relationship, as does the wild and desolate terrain of the Canadian Rockies. The snow-covered peaks and ravenous forests hide an urban legend too unbelievably frightening to be true and the only way the duo has a chance of surviving is if Perry can let in the very man who sent her to hell and back.
-from Goodreads
Thoughts on Book 6
After On Demon Wings, I was SO READY for Into the Hollow. After everything that comes to light during On Demon Wings (and then what we learn during the two novellas–Old Blood and The Dex-Files–between books 5 and 6), I had to know how it all played out. WHAT WILL HAPPEN? Dex! Perry! Dex and Perry! The ginger douchebag! Perry’s parents! Her sister! Dun-dun-dun.
Perry makes some big changes in her life–like moving out of her parents’ house and going back to Experiment in Terror. Though where she moves and who she moves in with is worth noting, the bulk of this book deals with the latter–Experiment in Terror. Perry thinks searching for Bigfoot (major points to Karina Halle for getting in a mention of Bigfoot erotica) will be better and safer than hunting for ghosts. Oh, Perry. You’d really think she’d know better by now. But honestly, it’s better that she doesn’t otherwise…where’s the fun in avoiding a little risk taking?
So, this book. Into the Hollow is a book of moments. Funny moments. HILARIOUS moments. (Twatwaffle, anyone?) Awkward moments. Angry moments. Sexy moments. Swooning moments. (Dex really brings the swoon in this one. Karina brings teh sex. We’re talking hot enough to melt snow.) And lots and lots of utterly terrifying moments. But honestly, it wouldn’t be a Experiment in Terror book without being scared shitless. And being scared shitless is just part of the Experiment in Terror charm. It’s good stuff.
I really can’t get enough of this series. I don’t want it to end! The Experiment in Terror series has really awoken an interest in ghosts and the supernatural. And I love it.
Mary @ BookSwarm January 9, 2013 at 6:34 am
You are SOO much braver than me — I’m not great about being scared out of my mind. Maybe it’s because I live alone with two not-so-impressive dogs for protection. If I were brave, I’d definitely check it out though. Me, I’m a chicken. Bawk!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 9, 2013 at 10:02 am
Living alone would definitely change how I read! Everything is much more scary when you’re alone…
Felicia January 9, 2013 at 6:50 am
I love books that deal with the supernatural. Totally weird since those are the type of horror movies I can’t watch. I mean, I even got scared during The Frightners. Ghosts in movies scare the bejebus out of me. Ghosts and Paranormal activity stuff in books fascinates me. This does sound really good for a series :)
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 9, 2013 at 10:03 am
Ha. I’ve been watching TV shows about ghosts and they scare the crap out of me… yet I can’t stop watching them. This series is kind of the same way…
Jenny January 9, 2013 at 9:52 am
Ummmmm the only thing I really need to know about this book based on your review is an explanation of the ginger douchebag. Because that’s just an amazing name for someone:) I don’t like being scared shitless, so I don’t think this is a series for me despite all the awesomeness between Dex and Perry. Epic wuss, party of one. *hangs head in shame*
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 9, 2013 at 10:07 am
lol. The ginger douchebag. He’s a ginger. And he’s a douchebag. That’s really it…?
One thing I apparently didn’t mention in my review was the introduction of the word “twatwaffle.” That’s far better than the ginger douchebag.
Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal January 9, 2013 at 3:43 pm
Bigfoot erotica! *snickers* I’d read that!
Looooove this book. LOVE IT! So much fun and, yeah, so many moments that flat out WORK! I think I called Dex a “sexual dynamo” in my review. Rawr! <3 <3 <3
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 9, 2013 at 3:46 pm
I think I’ve SEEN Bigfoot erotica before. (But not read it. Maybe later.)
Mr. Swoony Dex IS a sexual dynamo.
Kristilyn (Reading in Winter) January 9, 2013 at 4:31 pm
Oh, yes — the SWOONING! I loved Dex in this book! I cannot wait to see him in the next one!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 10, 2013 at 10:11 am
I have mixed feelings about the next book: I want to read it, but another book means we’re one book closer to THE END OF THE SERIES. =/
Logan January 9, 2013 at 6:03 pm
Okay, you and Kelly have gotten me very intrigued by this series. Plus I’ve been craving good ole ghost story supernaturals. There is enough PNR floating around my house already!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 10, 2013 at 10:11 am
*finger guns* And our job here is done. ;)
Carrie from Stalking the Bookshelves January 10, 2013 at 9:57 pm
I have the first book and still haven’t read it yet. Bad Carrie!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender January 11, 2013 at 10:02 am
I’m sure you have plenty of other books to read, too! :)