I might have enjoyed this story better if I had read book 1 in the series. Where Angels dare to tread, humanity hangs in the balance...
Unable to get spirit guide Lindsay Featherstone out of his head, billionaire Cole Hollingsworth is drawn back to the mysterious island that he and Lindsay helped spawn in the Caribbean Sea over six months ago, while searching for his deceased parents. Cole is convinced Lindsay lives on inside the mountain. Determined to find her, Cole abandons his CEO position at his publishing empire in a desperate attempt to reconnect with the only woman he has ever loved.
Now the tallest mountain on the planet and still growing, what is taking place inside the volcano may be the strangest aspect of all. Whispers of new life forms abound. Cole struggles to find an entrance inside, only to be met by otherworldly creatures bent on blocking his passage, while issuing a dire warning of an impending environmental catastrophe if humanity fails to change its ways. This was certainly a different view for the end of the world due to human destroying the environment.

The synopsis and cover pulled me in and I was looking forward to reading this book, but after about 25% I realized I couldn't connect with the story. It felt like there was too much extra information or something. The story wasn't moving. The characters were meh. And at times I couldn't tell which point of view I was reading from. Who was talking??? I picked it back up and pushed to about 31% and decided nope, I won't be up at night thinking how did this end. I'm good.

This book was not for me, and I simply couldn't finish it.

I don't think the book is necessarily bad, but I found it super boring. I decided to take a break from it an come back after, but I couldn't convince myself to pick it up again. I got to 28% which is more than 100 pages.

I'm pretty sure it gets better, and I usually don't have a problem with slow beginnings, but for this book, I simply couldn't. You can still give it a chance, especially if you are into contemporary time with super rich MMCs.

The author, in this second installment, which by the way surpasses the first book, tries to raise awareness in the reader about the dangers and environmental problems that Humanity, in its ignorance and greed, has created and continues to aggravate day by day: pollution, logging indiscriminate hunting and fishing without any control.
This book is an ecological manifesto. A wake-up call to Humanity: This is our planet, our only home, and we are killing it! This paragraph especially caught my attention:
"It wasn't until the dawning of the human race that the true destruction began. Slowly— but, in the perspective of Earth's timeline, taking only a moment— humans have seized from the earth its very lifeblood by ravaging it of non-renewable resources, sucking out oil and other precious minerals selfishly. And, in the process, creating great strife among nations. And now, our watchwords are sustainable, renewable, and such, but little is being done other than talk. The advocates are in a minority and are being quashed by the powerful. And the puppet masters are hard at work, ensuring the continuing destruction of this precious sphere that hangs in space, the only outpost for human life in the galaxy."
An excellent read, a plot that presents a current problem of vital importance for the survival of our planet, very well designed covers, very human characters, in short, a book that should be read in educational centers. I highly recommend it and I hope that the third book doesn't take long to be published.
I thank the author and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
The opinion I have expressed above is based solely on what I think and feel about this book.

"Hollingsworth Island" presents a captivating blend of mystery, love, and environmental urgency. Set against the backdrop of a mysterious island and its enigmatic mountain, the story immerses readers in a gripping narrative that seamlessly weaves supernatural intrigue with pressing real-world concerns. As billionaire Cole Hollingsworth embarks on a quest to reunite with his spirit guide Lindsay Featherstone, the story delves into themes of human connection and environmental stewardship. With its thought-provoking message and compelling storyline, "Hollingsworth Island" offers readers a captivating journey that lingers long after they finish the book.

"Hollingsworth Island" is a gripping tale that seamlessly blends elements of mystery, romance, and environmental urgency into a compelling narrative. What I found most intriguing about this book is its imaginative premise, where the search for lost love intertwines with the threat of ecological disaster. Cole Hollingsworth's journey from corporate magnate to intrepid explorer is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, showcasing the lengths one will go to for love and redemption. As he confronts otherworldly creatures and navigates the treacherous terrain of the mysterious island, the stakes escalate, keeping me on the edge of my seat with each turn of the page. With its seamless fusion of supernatural elements and real-world issues, This book offers a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's relationship with the natural world and the power of love to transcend all boundaries.

I'm sorry, it's so boring. The characters didn't have any personality depth, especially Cole. He's just what? Rich, handsome and rude guy? The World building didn't stick to me. The written is simple not really bad but not really good either.