Yes, House of Hollow Is Banned!
ISBN: 9780593110539
House of Hollow follows the three Hollow sisters, who vanished as children and were found a month later with no memory of where they’d been. Now teenagers, they’re magnetic, beautiful, and strange. Flowers bloom where they walk. People become obsessed with them. When the eldest sister, Grey, disappears again, Iris must follow a trail of gore, glamour, and dark fairy tale logic to find her, uncovering the terrifying truth about what the sisters really are.
The novel has been challenged for its graphic violence, sexual content, and dark supernatural themes. A gothic horror-fantasy that was a Kirkus and SLJ Best Book of the Year, it has been pulled from school libraries in Texas and Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is House of Hollow banned?
Yes, House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland has been banned or challenged in 5 documented instances across 2 states in the United States, including Texas, Florida. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was House of Hollow banned?
House of Hollow has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Violence, Sexual Content, Occult/Witchcraft. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is House of Hollow banned?
As of 2025, House of Hollow has been banned or challenged in Texas, Florida. Notable bans include Keller ISD (2022), Clay County School District (2023).