Hollandos: Eyes of the Prince

by P.R.M. Hamer

Imagine the Netherlands with knights, prophecies, colourful animals, and magic

Bente is an ordinary girl from the Dutch town of Molenpoort. Between pressure from her girlfriend and guilt from her family, she keeps trying to do the right thing. This leads her to the abandoned mill in the centre of town, where one step takes her away from everything she knows.

She ends up in Hollandos, a world that mirrors her own in culture and geography but is wildly different in every other way. Yet beneath the wonder, danger stirs. The exiled Prince Viktor is preparing to claim the Starcrown and cast Hollandos into darkness. To return home, Bente must defeat him, but the more she learns about the prince, the more she wonders if defeating him is truly the right choice.

Will she rise as the hero she always hoped to be, or remain trapped in Hollandos forever?

354 pages, Paperback

Expected publication February 17, 2026

About the author

Hey! My name is Pepijn R.M. Hamer, and I’m a writer and designer who lives in the Netherlands with my lovely wife, Sterre, my number one fan. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies and series, playing board games, and dreaming up new ideas for Hollandos.

With my background in designing amusement park rides and web shops, I try to blend my creativity with my love for storytelling. My mission is to turn my ideas into fun, adventurous stories inspired by history, magical worlds, epic fantasies, and my own life experiences.

I believes in the power of personal connections and stories that feel grounded. Through my writing, I invite you, the reader, to join me on exciting adventures that spark imagination and discovery.

Reviews

[Sterre H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ik ben normaal gesproken niet zo’n fantasy-lezer, maar dit boek trok meteen mijn aandacht en heeft me absoluut niet teleurgesteld.

Dit boek geeft in het begin veel informatie over de wereld, maar naarmate je verder leest valt alles steeds beter op zijn plek en word je volledig meegenomen in de wereld van Hollandos. Het verhaal leest fijn en vlot, waardoor je er makkelijk in blijft hangen. De personages zijn allemaal heel verschillend en hebben ieder hun eigen persoonlijke doelen, wat ze geloofwaardig en interessant maakt.
Het verhaal is duidelijk geïnspireerd door de Nederlandse cultuur, en dat zie je op een leuke en natuurlijke manier door het hele boek terug. Het is leuk om fantasy te lezen waarin Nederlandse aspecten zo’n duidelijke rol spelen. In het begin lijkt alles vrij snel en misschien zelfs wat “makkelijk” te verlopen voor de personages, maar gaandeweg wordt duidelijk dat het verhaal veel gelaagder en complexer is dan je eerst denkt. De spanning bouwt zich steeds verder op en neemt je echt mee in het avontuur.

Ik kijk nu al uit naar deel 2. Echt een aanrader!

[Bruna Belfort · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hollandos was such a pleasant surprise! I couldn't put it down.

It's a fun, light read; at the same time, it's exciting and makes you want to know more about what will happen.

The worldbuilding is very interesting - I can't wait to learn more about it in the next books!

The characters are interesting, and I really enjoyed Bente's character development throughout this first part.

Also, I'd never had much contact with the Dutch culture and it's quite intriguing to learn more about it.

10/10 recommend this book for anyone who likes reading adventure stories, strong character development and well-built fantasy worlds!