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Hollow Harvest
From the fire comes rebirth, so they say.
I watch the fire, the glowing belly of the flame, and wonder what it would be like to step into it. To let it burn away my sins and misgivings. Would I feel it? Or am I so far gone within the confusion of my own sorrow that I would simply turn to ash. Would it cleanse me, or drag me to hell?
Beatrix vanished without a trace, leaving her family behind
in search of safety, and was never seen again.
Now, Piper, left on her grandfathers doorstep when only weeks old,
is determined to find the mother she never knew.
Her search leads her to a quiet town surrounded by endless apple orchards,
where the trees grow heavy and the air hums with secrets
Drawn into the town, Piper finds herself falling for the Mayors son.
But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes.
Will she uncover what happened to her mother,
or will the secrets buried beneath the apple trees burn her alive?
For lovers of:
When she returned by Lucina Berry
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
I watch the fire, the glowing belly of the flame, and wonder what it would be like to step into it. To let it burn away my sins and misgivings. Would I feel it? Or am I so far gone within the confusion of my own sorrow that I would simply turn to ash. Would it cleanse me, or drag me to hell?
Beatrix vanished without a trace, leaving her family behind
in search of safety, and was never seen again.
Now, Piper, left on her grandfathers doorstep when only weeks old,
is determined to find the mother she never knew.
Her search leads her to a quiet town surrounded by endless apple orchards,
where the trees grow heavy and the air hums with secrets
Drawn into the town, Piper finds herself falling for the Mayors son.
But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes.
Will she uncover what happened to her mother,
or will the secrets buried beneath the apple trees burn her alive?
For lovers of:
When she returned by Lucina Berry
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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December 26, 2025
I’ve never read a thriller written so poetically before. This book was absolutely beautiful and the contrast of that with the chilling story left me so uncomfortable and shocked. I’ll be disassociating for the rest of the month. I haven’t physically thrown my kindle in a while but this one did it for me. I’m devastated. 5 stars!!!
Thanks to the author for the advanced copy!
Thanks to the author for the advanced copy!
January 12, 2026
Poetic and dark. A good bag of fertiliser would have made everyone's lives so much easier
I'll be avoiding apples for a while
I'll be avoiding apples for a while
December 2, 2025
Hollow Harvest
By G. M. White
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Release Date: January 6, 2026
Tropes/Elements I Loved:
* 🍎 Creepy Apple Orchards: The setting was chef’s kiss for a spooky vibe.
* 🕰️ Dual Timelines: Kept me guessing which events triggered which in the present.
* 🤫 Small Town/Secluded Cult Mystery:Love a good community secret.
* 🐕 Loyal Animal Companion: A sweet bonus that added some heart.
* 🔥 Feminine Rage & Autonomy: The core themes really resonated with me.
Okay, wow. This was definitely different from what I normally read. Nevertheless, this book did not disappoint. I really had to slow the pace down a little to fully understand and follow the storyline and its complexity of characters.
Hollow Harvest by G.M. White really burrowed under my skin, and I mean that in the best way possible.
I picked this up looking for some atmospheric folk horror, and it delivered exactly what I needed. The whole vibe of this secluded, slightly off-kilter apple orchard community was incredibly well done. White used the setting brilliantly—it seemed so idyllic on the surface, but the underlying tension was constant. I felt the chill right through the pages.
The missing mother storyline was compelling, but for me, the dual timelines are what made this book shine. Flipping between the daughter’s desperate search and the mother’s past experience within the community (cult?) was an addictive slow-burn. I couldn't put it down; I needed to know how these women were connected across time.
What stuck with me most were the themes around motherhood, autonomy, and the sheer protective instinct women have. It was a powerful, dark exploration of women choosing themselves and refusing to be silenced by a suffocating patriarchal structure.
If you love a mystery that's more about the dread and the atmosphere than jump scares, and you appreciate strong, complex female characters driven by "feminine rage," you should definitely add Hollow Harvest to your TBR list. It’s haunting, memorable, and surprisingly emotional.
10/10 Would recommend this book to family and friends
By G. M. White
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Release Date: January 6, 2026
Tropes/Elements I Loved:
* 🍎 Creepy Apple Orchards: The setting was chef’s kiss for a spooky vibe.
* 🕰️ Dual Timelines: Kept me guessing which events triggered which in the present.
* 🤫 Small Town/Secluded Cult Mystery:Love a good community secret.
* 🐕 Loyal Animal Companion: A sweet bonus that added some heart.
* 🔥 Feminine Rage & Autonomy: The core themes really resonated with me.
Okay, wow. This was definitely different from what I normally read. Nevertheless, this book did not disappoint. I really had to slow the pace down a little to fully understand and follow the storyline and its complexity of characters.
Hollow Harvest by G.M. White really burrowed under my skin, and I mean that in the best way possible.
I picked this up looking for some atmospheric folk horror, and it delivered exactly what I needed. The whole vibe of this secluded, slightly off-kilter apple orchard community was incredibly well done. White used the setting brilliantly—it seemed so idyllic on the surface, but the underlying tension was constant. I felt the chill right through the pages.
The missing mother storyline was compelling, but for me, the dual timelines are what made this book shine. Flipping between the daughter’s desperate search and the mother’s past experience within the community (cult?) was an addictive slow-burn. I couldn't put it down; I needed to know how these women were connected across time.
What stuck with me most were the themes around motherhood, autonomy, and the sheer protective instinct women have. It was a powerful, dark exploration of women choosing themselves and refusing to be silenced by a suffocating patriarchal structure.
If you love a mystery that's more about the dread and the atmosphere than jump scares, and you appreciate strong, complex female characters driven by "feminine rage," you should definitely add Hollow Harvest to your TBR list. It’s haunting, memorable, and surprisingly emotional.
10/10 Would recommend this book to family and friends
December 11, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Creepy, Atmospheric, and Absolutely Unputdownable
Hollow Harvest by G.M. White got under my skin in the best possible way. This book is drenched in eerie tension, rich folklore, and the kind of slow-creeping dread that lingers long after you’ve closed the last page.
Tropes I Loved:
• 🍎 Creepy Apple Orchards – the setting alone gives you goosebumps
• ⏳ Dual Timelines – masterfully done and keeps you guessing
• 🕯️ Small Town / Secluded Cult Mystery – deliciously unsettling
• 🐕 Loyal Animal Companion – a soft, grounding touch
• 🔥 Feminine Rage & Autonomy – the emotional core of the story
This was definitely different from what I normally read, and I found myself slowing down to savour the complexity of the characters and intertwining narratives. The missing-mother storyline was compelling, but the dual timelines absolutely made this book. Flipping between the daughter’s desperate search and the mother’s past inside this strange, isolated community (cult?) was addictive. Every chapter tightened the knot in my stomach a little more.
White’s use of the secluded apple orchard community was brilliant—idyllic on the surface, but so deeply wrong beneath. The atmosphere is thick with loneliness, unease, and that unsettling sense that something terrible is just out of sight. Even when you think you know what’s coming… you really don’t.
What resonated most with me were the themes of motherhood, identity, religious control, trauma, and the raw, protective fury women carry. This book is as much about autonomy and survival as it is about mystery.
I spent days glued to these pages, completely consumed. I was sure I’d solved the twist—just like with Bloom—and once again, I was completely wrong. G.M. White delivers another phenomenal, chilling, beautifully crafted story.
If you love atmospheric mysteries, complex female characters, and a slow-burn tension that digs its roots in deep, add Hollow Harvest to your TBR immediately. Haunting, memorable, and absolutely outstanding.
Hollow Harvest by G.M. White got under my skin in the best possible way. This book is drenched in eerie tension, rich folklore, and the kind of slow-creeping dread that lingers long after you’ve closed the last page.
Tropes I Loved:
• 🍎 Creepy Apple Orchards – the setting alone gives you goosebumps
• ⏳ Dual Timelines – masterfully done and keeps you guessing
• 🕯️ Small Town / Secluded Cult Mystery – deliciously unsettling
• 🐕 Loyal Animal Companion – a soft, grounding touch
• 🔥 Feminine Rage & Autonomy – the emotional core of the story
This was definitely different from what I normally read, and I found myself slowing down to savour the complexity of the characters and intertwining narratives. The missing-mother storyline was compelling, but the dual timelines absolutely made this book. Flipping between the daughter’s desperate search and the mother’s past inside this strange, isolated community (cult?) was addictive. Every chapter tightened the knot in my stomach a little more.
White’s use of the secluded apple orchard community was brilliant—idyllic on the surface, but so deeply wrong beneath. The atmosphere is thick with loneliness, unease, and that unsettling sense that something terrible is just out of sight. Even when you think you know what’s coming… you really don’t.
What resonated most with me were the themes of motherhood, identity, religious control, trauma, and the raw, protective fury women carry. This book is as much about autonomy and survival as it is about mystery.
I spent days glued to these pages, completely consumed. I was sure I’d solved the twist—just like with Bloom—and once again, I was completely wrong. G.M. White delivers another phenomenal, chilling, beautifully crafted story.
If you love atmospheric mysteries, complex female characters, and a slow-burn tension that digs its roots in deep, add Hollow Harvest to your TBR immediately. Haunting, memorable, and absolutely outstanding.
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨️ARC REVIEW✨️
“Like an apple tree in full bloom, life rewards patience. Each season of hardship brings the sweet fruit of growth in time.”
Thank you to G.M. White for another incredible ARC opportunity. 🫶🏻 This book left me so emotionally disoriented that I genuinely needed a few days to sit with it before I could even begin to put my thoughts into words.
Hollow Harvest is not your typical run-of-the-mill thriller. Yes, it’s spine-chilling, drenched in mystery and unease, but it’s also poetically dark and heartbreakingly tragic. 💔 It’s heavy and uncomfortable... But it pulls you in so completely that you can’t look away.
I absolutely LOVED the dual POV! 😍 Moving between Beatrix’s past and Piper’s present. Both women are lost, and aching for a sense of belonging, only to find themselves tangled in the darkness that is the apple orchard. Watching their stories unfold and then collide was brilliantly done. The whole story took me on an intense emotional roller-coaster, forcing me to sit with the weight of trauma from both perspectives. Not to mention the shocking plot twists, OH MY GOSH! 🤯
The small Australian town setting was such a nice touch. 🙌🏻 It felt homely, which only heightened the impact of the disturbing events unfolding. 😅 But as an Australian, it was incredibly refreshing to experience a story set on home soil, especially when so many of the books I read are set overseas or in far-off fantasy worlds.
I don’t want to say too much more because this is truly a story you need to experience for yourself. The writing is unique and deeply captivating, and while you may walk away a little emotionally bruised, you’ll also feel a strong sense of fight and triumph by the end. 🤩
Trust me when I say Hollow Harvest is an absolute must-read for 2026. 🍎
“Like an apple tree in full bloom, life rewards patience. Each season of hardship brings the sweet fruit of growth in time.”
Thank you to G.M. White for another incredible ARC opportunity. 🫶🏻 This book left me so emotionally disoriented that I genuinely needed a few days to sit with it before I could even begin to put my thoughts into words.
Hollow Harvest is not your typical run-of-the-mill thriller. Yes, it’s spine-chilling, drenched in mystery and unease, but it’s also poetically dark and heartbreakingly tragic. 💔 It’s heavy and uncomfortable... But it pulls you in so completely that you can’t look away.
I absolutely LOVED the dual POV! 😍 Moving between Beatrix’s past and Piper’s present. Both women are lost, and aching for a sense of belonging, only to find themselves tangled in the darkness that is the apple orchard. Watching their stories unfold and then collide was brilliantly done. The whole story took me on an intense emotional roller-coaster, forcing me to sit with the weight of trauma from both perspectives. Not to mention the shocking plot twists, OH MY GOSH! 🤯
The small Australian town setting was such a nice touch. 🙌🏻 It felt homely, which only heightened the impact of the disturbing events unfolding. 😅 But as an Australian, it was incredibly refreshing to experience a story set on home soil, especially when so many of the books I read are set overseas or in far-off fantasy worlds.
I don’t want to say too much more because this is truly a story you need to experience for yourself. The writing is unique and deeply captivating, and while you may walk away a little emotionally bruised, you’ll also feel a strong sense of fight and triumph by the end. 🤩
Trust me when I say Hollow Harvest is an absolute must-read for 2026. 🍎
January 1, 2026
Hollow Harvest was a five-star, couldn’t-put-it-down read for me - I flew through it, equal parts horrified and completely hooked.
This story is deeply haunting, the kind where the red flags are screaming… and yet watching the FMC overlook them until it’s too late is both devastating and painfully relatable. It captures how easy it can be to minimise warning signs, especially when you’re seeking safety, belonging, or answers. The tension builds relentlessly, wrapping anticipation, dread, and anxiety so tightly together that you feel it in your chest.
I loved the dual POVs - they add such an unsettling layer to the story. As you descend further into the FMC’s experience and watch Mother become entangled in this seemingly warm, welcoming community, the religious undertones grow increasingly eerie and oppressive. What starts as comfort slowly curdles into something deeply wrong.
And can we talk about the cover art? It’s stunning - perfectly moody and unsettling, and it sets the tone for the story so well. One of those covers that feels like an extension of the book itself.
Much like Bloom, the more the story unravels, the more heartbreaking and disturbing it becomes. Beneath the horror, Hollow Harvest explores trauma, control, and the systemic injustice faced by women, particularly how female pain is dismissed, manipulated, or exploited under the guise of faith and protection. It’s confronting, emotional, and lingers long after the final page.
Dark, unsettling, and incredibly powerful - this one stayed with me.
This story is deeply haunting, the kind where the red flags are screaming… and yet watching the FMC overlook them until it’s too late is both devastating and painfully relatable. It captures how easy it can be to minimise warning signs, especially when you’re seeking safety, belonging, or answers. The tension builds relentlessly, wrapping anticipation, dread, and anxiety so tightly together that you feel it in your chest.
I loved the dual POVs - they add such an unsettling layer to the story. As you descend further into the FMC’s experience and watch Mother become entangled in this seemingly warm, welcoming community, the religious undertones grow increasingly eerie and oppressive. What starts as comfort slowly curdles into something deeply wrong.
And can we talk about the cover art? It’s stunning - perfectly moody and unsettling, and it sets the tone for the story so well. One of those covers that feels like an extension of the book itself.
Much like Bloom, the more the story unravels, the more heartbreaking and disturbing it becomes. Beneath the horror, Hollow Harvest explores trauma, control, and the systemic injustice faced by women, particularly how female pain is dismissed, manipulated, or exploited under the guise of faith and protection. It’s confronting, emotional, and lingers long after the final page.
Dark, unsettling, and incredibly powerful - this one stayed with me.
January 5, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♾️
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 and she’s done it again folks!
Another freaking mind twisting master piece!
Hollow Harvest quite literally had me on the edge on my seat.
I did not want to put it down and when I unfortunately had to, my mind was continuously drifting to it, needing to know the answers.
From the very beginning to the very end, I loved it.
G.M. White’s writing thought out was just breathtaking. I actually had to pause to read things out loud to my husband when I was feeling at awe with the poetic lyricism of her words.
Not only is her writing beautiful, the storytelling was 👌🏻
I actually NEED to see Hollow Harvest turned into a movie—not that I think anything would do this justice—but I want readers and non readers to experience the plot twist of this story.
It was so unique, thrilling, tragic and beautiful all in one. Think Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, with the Australian setting and chest tightening heartache. It’s entirely different but it’s the closest comparison I can think of.
Highly, highly recommended.
I need this book to get the recognition it deserves.
Okay I’m going to stop myself here, because I really really don’t want to spoil anything for anyone.
Just go read it 👏🏻
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 and she’s done it again folks!
Another freaking mind twisting master piece!
Hollow Harvest quite literally had me on the edge on my seat.
I did not want to put it down and when I unfortunately had to, my mind was continuously drifting to it, needing to know the answers.
From the very beginning to the very end, I loved it.
G.M. White’s writing thought out was just breathtaking. I actually had to pause to read things out loud to my husband when I was feeling at awe with the poetic lyricism of her words.
Not only is her writing beautiful, the storytelling was 👌🏻
I actually NEED to see Hollow Harvest turned into a movie—not that I think anything would do this justice—but I want readers and non readers to experience the plot twist of this story.
It was so unique, thrilling, tragic and beautiful all in one. Think Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, with the Australian setting and chest tightening heartache. It’s entirely different but it’s the closest comparison I can think of.
Highly, highly recommended.
I need this book to get the recognition it deserves.
Okay I’m going to stop myself here, because I really really don’t want to spoil anything for anyone.
Just go read it 👏🏻
January 8, 2026
Hollow Harvest is a haunting thriller exploring the journey of the FMC to find her mother and highlighting how families, especially women, can get caught in cycles of behaviour.
This story features multi POV (Piper and her mother Beatrix) as Piper goes on a journey to find her mother and walks in her footsteps. Briar Hollow is idyllic and the town is as much a character as the people. Even taking away the strange religious vibes in the town, HH demonstrates how small towns can be isolating and toxic, with things people just don't talk about, and the way outsiders might be welcomed or shunned in equal measure.
This book for me felt eerie but also nostalgic in ways, like when Piper attends the markets and I felt like that could be my own local markets. The supporting characters are strange, charismatic and sometimes menacing, and there is a general sense of unease layered upon every interaction.
This book gave us some foreshadowing without being too obvious and White, through Piper, made so many relevant observations about women, their place in the world, their struggles, the danger that's never far from their minds.
This is the second book from G.M. White and I felt like she really settled in to her voice with this one - I can't wait to read more from her!
This story features multi POV (Piper and her mother Beatrix) as Piper goes on a journey to find her mother and walks in her footsteps. Briar Hollow is idyllic and the town is as much a character as the people. Even taking away the strange religious vibes in the town, HH demonstrates how small towns can be isolating and toxic, with things people just don't talk about, and the way outsiders might be welcomed or shunned in equal measure.
This book for me felt eerie but also nostalgic in ways, like when Piper attends the markets and I felt like that could be my own local markets. The supporting characters are strange, charismatic and sometimes menacing, and there is a general sense of unease layered upon every interaction.
This book gave us some foreshadowing without being too obvious and White, through Piper, made so many relevant observations about women, their place in the world, their struggles, the danger that's never far from their minds.
This is the second book from G.M. White and I felt like she really settled in to her voice with this one - I can't wait to read more from her!
November 22, 2025
Thank you G. M. White for allowing me to read an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Hollow Harvest is a thriller immersed in folklore, exploring themes of religious control and trauma, domestic violence, identity, and family.
From the beginning there's a feeling of loneliness, which progresses to anxiety as the story develops. As the reader you're sucked into Piper's journey through vivid descriptions of this seemingly idyllic small country town and its quirky residents. Just like Piper you lose track of time, the truth of what's happening just out of reach. Even when you see what's coming you really don't.
I spent 2 days on the edge of my seat reading this book. The climax felt a bit rushed and confusing, teetering on the edge of horror. As much as I lament the publishing trend of pushing book series over stand alone reads, the ending left me wanting more.
There's so much more I could say but I prefer to leave spoilers out of reviews for new books. This would have been a 5 star review but I took a star off for something that happens near the end which didn't make sense to me, or who I think Piper is but this is a must read for thriller readers.
Hollow Harvest is a thriller immersed in folklore, exploring themes of religious control and trauma, domestic violence, identity, and family.
From the beginning there's a feeling of loneliness, which progresses to anxiety as the story develops. As the reader you're sucked into Piper's journey through vivid descriptions of this seemingly idyllic small country town and its quirky residents. Just like Piper you lose track of time, the truth of what's happening just out of reach. Even when you see what's coming you really don't.
I spent 2 days on the edge of my seat reading this book. The climax felt a bit rushed and confusing, teetering on the edge of horror. As much as I lament the publishing trend of pushing book series over stand alone reads, the ending left me wanting more.
There's so much more I could say but I prefer to leave spoilers out of reviews for new books. This would have been a 5 star review but I took a star off for something that happens near the end which didn't make sense to me, or who I think Piper is but this is a must read for thriller readers.
January 5, 2026
It’s cheating to call this my favorite read of 2026 because it’s my first, but it’s still true.
While I was provided a free advance copy of Hollow Harvest in exchange for a review, my thoughts and opinions are my own and I am in no way being compensated for this review.
Piper Winslow, an Australian woman in her late twenties, wants one thing and one thing only: answers. Having recently lost the only family she’s ever known, she takes a few key pieces of memorabilia to the small town of Briar Hollow in search of answers as to the disappearance of her mom.
The town is idyllic. Piper is warmly welcomed and establishes herself in the local hotel. She meets a man who’s sweet on her and befriends another visitor.
Soon, however, she receives a strange message reminding her of her outsider status. Will she ever get answers? Is everything as it seems?
With discussions on survival, the definition of family, womanhood, motherhood, spirituality, and organized religion, this thriller is a fantastic read and well worth your time.
There is a dog that does put himself in precarious situations, but is never harmed. He is the best boy.
While I was provided a free advance copy of Hollow Harvest in exchange for a review, my thoughts and opinions are my own and I am in no way being compensated for this review.
Piper Winslow, an Australian woman in her late twenties, wants one thing and one thing only: answers. Having recently lost the only family she’s ever known, she takes a few key pieces of memorabilia to the small town of Briar Hollow in search of answers as to the disappearance of her mom.
The town is idyllic. Piper is warmly welcomed and establishes herself in the local hotel. She meets a man who’s sweet on her and befriends another visitor.
Soon, however, she receives a strange message reminding her of her outsider status. Will she ever get answers? Is everything as it seems?
With discussions on survival, the definition of family, womanhood, motherhood, spirituality, and organized religion, this thriller is a fantastic read and well worth your time.
There is a dog that does put himself in precarious situations, but is never harmed. He is the best boy.
February 12, 2026
Holy fucking cult horror! Seriously, I haven't maniacally powered through something like this since If We Were Villains. This was a heart wrenching ride that played of the everyday fears of women, while showing the insidious nature not only of toxic extremism found in religious fanaticism but also the domestic coercion and escalating violence. This ripped me to pieces and I gladly said thank you at every turn. Devouring this story was an experience that does require you to read the trigger warnings and take the time you need. The descriptive flow of the text was poetic and having been a home grown Australian, I could see the orchard and its surrounding town like something out of a twisted and distorted memory. The feminine rage hits differently as this progressed and you feel the two very different but interlinking voices and their experiences in the fractured timeline as the final story pieces itself together before your eyes and at times I was silently bargaining with the universe that it's going to turn out okay. G. M. White, you are incredible and a mention to the acknowledgment and honouring of the indigenous people's at the beginning of the book was beautiful.
January 13, 2026
What a wild ride!!! I’m not usually a thriller reader, but this author? Instant auto-read 🫢
The writing flows so perfect, the way it eases you into the story is absolutely amazing.
And the dual timeline? The jumps between past and present were chef’s kiss 🤌🏻, getting to know both perspectives (Piper and Beatrix) was a nice touch!
Now.. this book, O. M. G!!
I had so many theories, so many guesses… and then .. 🤯!! What a dark turn. My heart, mind, and soul struggled trying to grasp the extent of everything and everyone.
🍎🍃 Such an adorable, lovely town… 😬
I’ll reserve my thoughts on the characters because I don’t trust myself not to spoil anything 👀 … but dear Lord, take the wheel!
Overall, this book was beautifully creepy and deeply poetic, making the story delightfully disturbing… and I loved it!! 😮💨
With Love,
MnM✨
The writing flows so perfect, the way it eases you into the story is absolutely amazing.
And the dual timeline? The jumps between past and present were chef’s kiss 🤌🏻, getting to know both perspectives (Piper and Beatrix) was a nice touch!
Now.. this book, O. M. G!!
I had so many theories, so many guesses… and then .. 🤯!! What a dark turn. My heart, mind, and soul struggled trying to grasp the extent of everything and everyone.
🍎🍃 Such an adorable, lovely town… 😬
I’ll reserve my thoughts on the characters because I don’t trust myself not to spoil anything 👀 … but dear Lord, take the wheel!
Overall, this book was beautifully creepy and deeply poetic, making the story delightfully disturbing… and I loved it!! 😮💨
With Love,
MnM✨
January 6, 2026
🍎Arc review🍎
Hollow Harvest had me gripped from the beginning with beautiful prose and whimsical descriptions paired with a mystery needing to be solved and edge of your seat suspense.
As someone who was raised in organised religion and a cult-like environment, I felt the clutches of the idyllic town sinking into Piper, which raised the thriller aspect.
As Piper navigates her reality whilst trying to uncover the truth of her mother’s disappearance the twists and turns keep coming.
I was able to pick up on a few answers but was still sucker punched with twists. I don’t want to accidentally give anything away, because the unraveling and reveal is half the fun.
Hollow Harvest had me gripped from the beginning with beautiful prose and whimsical descriptions paired with a mystery needing to be solved and edge of your seat suspense.
As someone who was raised in organised religion and a cult-like environment, I felt the clutches of the idyllic town sinking into Piper, which raised the thriller aspect.
As Piper navigates her reality whilst trying to uncover the truth of her mother’s disappearance the twists and turns keep coming.
I was able to pick up on a few answers but was still sucker punched with twists. I don’t want to accidentally give anything away, because the unraveling and reveal is half the fun.
January 6, 2026
Hollow Harvest is an intense thriller steeped in folklore and mystery.
Piper has never met her mother. All she has is a post card from a quaint town. Briar Hollow is an idyllic town surviving through a generational apple orchard. It's the place pictured on the postcard, the place she hopes to find answers about her mother. Will Piper find her or will she uncover the reason behind her disappearance?
This book is the most poetic thriller I have ever read. G.M. White has such a way with words that I was hooked the moment I started reading.
Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden, John Marrs, and Lucinda Berry
Piper has never met her mother. All she has is a post card from a quaint town. Briar Hollow is an idyllic town surviving through a generational apple orchard. It's the place pictured on the postcard, the place she hopes to find answers about her mother. Will Piper find her or will she uncover the reason behind her disappearance?
This book is the most poetic thriller I have ever read. G.M. White has such a way with words that I was hooked the moment I started reading.
Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden, John Marrs, and Lucinda Berry
January 30, 2026
Hollow Harvest is a dark, poetic book that touches on hard truths and deep pains of our patriarchal society, while beautifully answering the question: can we outrun generational trauma? Or are we doomed to follow the same path our ancestors took?
It’s a slow-paced thriller, with a mystery that becomes more and more intricate as the chapters pass and things get more complicated for the main character but it’s so much more. It’s a story filled with fear and pain, but also hope.
I can’t wait to read more from the author!
It’s a slow-paced thriller, with a mystery that becomes more and more intricate as the chapters pass and things get more complicated for the main character but it’s so much more. It’s a story filled with fear and pain, but also hope.
I can’t wait to read more from the author!
December 10, 2025
Yet another absolutely phenomenal book by G. M. White! I really thought I’d figured out this story and plot twist but I was completely wrong just like with Bloom. It was epic!
Besides that, the writing is beautiful, I was really immersed in the book and everytime I picked it up, it was hard to put down. I think I might even have enjoyed this MORE than Bloom somehow. 😮💨
Incredible!!!!!!! If you’re a thriller reader and like dark, twisty stories that keep you guessing - READ. THIS. BOOK.
Besides that, the writing is beautiful, I was really immersed in the book and everytime I picked it up, it was hard to put down. I think I might even have enjoyed this MORE than Bloom somehow. 😮💨
Incredible!!!!!!! If you’re a thriller reader and like dark, twisty stories that keep you guessing - READ. THIS. BOOK.
January 27, 2026
I just finished this about 30 seconds ago. and wow. the emotions I felt reading this.. especially anger and frustration are unreal, I love a thriller and cult based thriller even more.. and it was perfectly written.. an easy 4 stars, would recommend!
Piper set off to Briar Hollow to find her mother.. but what she finds instead is perhaps more than she bargained for.
Piper set off to Briar Hollow to find her mother.. but what she finds instead is perhaps more than she bargained for.
November 25, 2025
5/5 ⭐️ ARC
This took me a second to get into but once I got into the groove I really enjoyed it !
Such an interesting story, I loved the way the flashbacks were worked in, it really kept you in the loop of what happened and why it did in terms of what was happening present day..
Loved this !
This took me a second to get into but once I got into the groove I really enjoyed it !
Such an interesting story, I loved the way the flashbacks were worked in, it really kept you in the loop of what happened and why it did in terms of what was happening present day..
Loved this !
January 4, 2026
(ARC read) Must read for fans of thrillers that are unnerving, isolating, and full of juicy twists. I’ll be recommending this one all year!
January 5, 2026
full review to come.
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