Hollow: The Woman in White

Hollow #2

by Shannon Watters, Branden Boyer-White, Berenice Nelle (illustrator)

The long-awaited sequel to Hollow reunites the original team for a new paranormal adventure featuring the ghost made famous in Washington Irving's story, The Woman in White.

A NEW PARANORMAL ADVENTURE!

The long-awaited sequel from New York Times bestselling writer Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes) and Branden Boyer-White, alongside fan-favorite artist Berenice Nelle, is finally here!

Return to Sleepy Hollow, the quiet but eerie little upstate New York village that’s home to Izzy, Vicky, Croc… and of course, the Headless Horseman himself.

In the months following their first adventure, Izzy and Vicky are officially a couple now, and so are Croc and Marjorie, leaving Croc’s bestie Leon feeling left out and abandoned. But that might not be their biggest problem when a centuries-old supernatural power reawakens!

The ghost made famous in Washington Irving’s story, The Woman in White, who has haunted Raven Rock since the night she froze to death there, may have found a way to break through to our side… It’s up to the crew to team up once again to save one of their own in a race against time!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Young Adult, Comics, LGBT, Queer, Paranormal

176 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2025

About the author

Shannon Watters is the co-creator and co-writer of the award-winning, New York Times best-selling comic book series LUMBERJANES, as well as the hit graphic novel HOLLOW, and a writer of animation, comics, and prose. She is also an acclaimed editor and the former founder/editorial head of BOOM! Box line at BOOM! Studios, the imprint behind critically acclaimed comics and graphic novels like GIANT DAYS, THE BACKSTAGERS, LUMBERJANES, FENCE, GOLDIE VANCE, HEAVY VINYL, THE AVANT-GUARDS, and many, many others. She loves vintage nonsense, cooking elaborate meals, and funny words. She lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews

[Annotations&Air · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick read with great art and a fun retelling! I also enjoyed the queer rep, would highly recommend for teens and new adult who are seeking affirming graphic novels with some adventure. I’d like to read more of this series.

[Danika at The Lesbrary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the art and story better in book one, but this was still cute.

[kaitlphere · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the choices made by the characters to communicate straightforwardly with one another and continuing to chose their friends as well as their romances.

I liked the art style in this a lot, especially the headless horseman's head and all of his expressions. The art seemed a little fuzzy, as if it was printed larger than the resolution it was created at.

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid entry with good values. Greif can make monsters of us, but that doesn't give us the right to kidnap and kill people... Also, honest and transparency are key to solid relationships, be the romantic or platonic.

[Ellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish it was longer and I can't wait for the next one. Hopefully there will be one and hopefully it'll be 3x the size. Love the art and the story. Themes were handled in a more natural feeling way as well. I appreciate that.

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was just ok for me...not something that's going to be memorable for me at all.

[bundleofmeh · Rating 3 out of 5]

idk what about the art style was different but i liked the firs book's better. the storyline and character growth was a great touch

[Steven · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent supernatural storyline; light mystery, heavy messaging around communication in relationships. Did not seem to require much knowledge of the first book. Likely targeted to the youngest of teens.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Chelse · Rating 2 out of 5]

Why, why, WHY did they change the art style so drastically despite having the same creative team from the first book?! The art and character design were the only redeeming qualities of the first book. Now, we have dulled designs that barely resemble the main characters we met before.

Also, not a fan of the story. What sort of person finds out that their friend is trapped in a dangerous ghost dimension and just days, “oh well! I’ll go home to get a good night’s rest before tackling this in the morning”?

I won’t be continuing the series.

[Ellyn → Allonsythornraxx · Rating 3 out of 5]

02/12/2025
3 ⭐
I really enjoy the artwork and colouring in this series, but for some reason, the actual story just felt a bit boring to me. I hope they make a third volume because this series is so interesting and inclusive, but I might have to pass on reading it.

✨ 168/100 read for 100 Graphics in a Year Reading Challenge ✨ + Graphicsathon Round 16 🎴Tarot Teams 🎴


My Blog | Letterboxd | Instagram | Bookstagram | Tumblr | Twitter | StoryGraph | Pagebound | Hoemance Book Club | Graphicsathon | Scoobathon | Wishlist

[Maja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, cozy and queer! In this sequel to the first Hollow book, there's a new ghost lady in town abducting hapless wanderers into her snowy ghost dimension. But our gang is almost more occupied with their new relationships: Izzy and Vicky are dating now and both so anxious to make this a perfect relationship that they are not communicating their needs. Meanwhile Croc wrestles with jealousy as Marjorie's very cool and handsome old friend comes to visit....
Art style is so fun and cute, and I find the characters just all very lovable. Marjorie has a larger role and I love how present her disability is, with a lot casual scenes where we see how she uses her crutches to get around. At the same time it's not relevant to the plot at all, just a very casual representation.
As expected from Shannon Watters, there's also great exploration of how important talking about your needs is in a relationship, and a very thoughtful study of how jealousy may be valid but can me you act in a very toxic way towards your partner.
I really hope they make more in this series! I also made the library buy this and add it to their catalogue and I'm happy with it.

[Sirah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did you know that Sleepy Hollow has more than one spooky legend? (Yeah, I didn't either, but don't worry, it's all on the Sleepy Hollow tourist website). Two young couples are enjoying their late-autumn romance when a winter lightning storm blows in and a delivery driver goes missing. This doesn't impact Izzy, Vicky, and Croc much until Croc's frequently-ignored best friend Leon also disappears while shooting a ghost-hunting video at Raven Rock. The team enlists the help of the Headless Horseman to try to solve the case before it's too late, and hopefully without endangering their romantic lives in the meantime.

I admit I was looking for stronger Halloween vibes, and the relationship drama was also a bit much for me. But I can also agree that there are three compelling storylines, and I understand why the romantic subplots were simplified in such a short story format. I laughed out loud at times and also got a few heebie-jeebies in the creepy parts. This is a satisfactory sequel, and I hope there will be more (Octagon House, anyone?)

[Travis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was surprised by this book since I'd kind of forgotten about the first one, though I remembered enjoying it. Maybe a quick re-read (or at least skim) through the first would have made this more enjoyable, but maybe not. The characters seem mostly familiar, though I have forgotten the exact plot of the original, or the nature of the supernatural threat; there are hints of it here, but not enough that I can clearly recall particulars. But the characters weren't really an issue, nor the finer points of the the author's take on the supernatural. The issue is really just that the story isn't very engaging. Based on reviews, seems like I'm not the only one to think so. Not sure what it is, exactly, but the story just feels a bit unfocused, but also too "messagey". I didn't hate reading it, but felt let down.

[Regan Giangrande · Rating 3 out of 5]

3⭐️

"Some mention was made also of the woman in white that haunted the dark glen at Raven Rock, and was often heard to shriek on winter nights before a storm, having perished there in the snow." ~ Washington Irving

As a huge fan of all things Headless Horseman, I picked this up because I read Hollow two years ago and thought it was cute. This one was not quite as good story-wise, but it had the same great art, life lessons, and inclusion as its predecessor.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

the art seemed a bit different in this one, like it was a different artist. I didnt look if they were different, so i don't know.

this story was pretty good. I like the disability rep plus all the queer rep.

I found this story had more substance to it than book 1. and this one seemed funnier too.

I hope they make a book 3!

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was fun. I liked them having a new paranormal adventure. The characters all realizing the importance of communication in all types of relationships was done well. The art is good as is the representation.
Feels like there could be a third one, which would be great, but also that the story is well enough wrapped up.

[Sesana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as good as the first book in the series. The plot really dragged this time around. I didn't dislike the idea of using the woman in white, but she definitely needed more of something to make her feel more real.

[Beck · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun read. The first book was better, more engaging, and Gordo had more wit. I feel like the situation with the woman in white was wrapped up too quickly. Still enjoyed seeing the gang back together and fighting spooky things. I liked that the overall theme was communication and forgiveness.

[Holly Bradshaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was good! same wonderful characters and setting as the first one:) i enjoyed this, but the story resolved pretty quickly and it just didn’t grab me like the first one did. if more volumes come out, you’d best believe i’m reading them!!!

[ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paranormal graphic novel about teen couples navigating friendship and relationships while a woman in white haunts the forest and abducts people out of time.

I like that it was just as much about teen romance as it was about ghosts.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ghost in this book isn't as interesting as the first one, but the characters continue to be charming and make reading the book worth it.

[Ember Moto · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really liked the first one but this one just doesn't have the same charm.

[Jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

Less successful than the first book. I enjoyed learning to communicate aspect.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a little cheesy, and I liked the first one a little more... but it's still cute and I had fun.

[April Balasa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Ghostly tales of Sleepy Hollow continue. This time we swap out the crisp autumn season for the chillness of winter. And with this tale, you can really feel the cold seep into your bones.

[Whatcha Reading Heather? · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun conclusion to the first graphic novel with some great relationship lessons that younger readers can take away.

[Stronglysalty · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute fun follow up to the first book. Can’t wait for more in the series.

[Sierra · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5