Early reader reviews
Independent reviewers on NetGalley read the books before or around publication and rate them as they see fit. Their words are quoted here as written, with the rating they gave, and each links to the source so you can read the whole review.
The Anxious Attached
“A deeply validating guide that moves beyond generic relationship advice. It offers excellent tools to help you build self-trust and communicate clearly without losing yourself in the overthinking loop.”
Chelsea W, reviewer on NetGalley · four stars
“There is a really great balance of clinical terminology and user friendly language throughout the entire text.”
Caitlin E, reviewer on NetGalley · four stars
“Very helpful for those with this attachment style and the people around them.”
NetGalley reviewer · four stars
Reviewers singled out the Trigger-or-Truth Test for separating an old fear from a present-day problem, the Protest Ladder for showing how anxious behaviour can push a partner away, and the plain language throughout. Read the reviews on NetGalley · About the book
Why You're Still in the Situationship
“It's clear and the structure is perfect.”
Amanda S., reviewer on NetGalley · five stars
The reviewer singled out the way the book routes you to the chapters that fit your stage, the Bottom Line and reflection question that close each chapter, the Clarity Quiz, Readiness Assessment and Consistency Test as practical tools, and the conversation scripts as examples of healthy communication. She also noted that it points readers to therapy and to other good books rather than claiming to be the whole answer. Read the full review on NetGalley · About the book
The Dismissive Avoidant
“An incredibly deep, balanced, and refreshingly empathetic look into the dismissive-avoidant attachment style. Rather than treating the avoidant partner like a relationship villain, Hollis does an excellent job mapping the pattern from both sides.”
Chelsea W, reviewer on NetGalley · three stars
The same reviewer found the middle sections dense and repetitive for a casual reader, and called the book “a highly authoritative and valuable resource… but it requires a bit of patience to get through.” Quoted in full here because a fair account includes the criticism. About the book
Not yet reviewed
The Fearful Avoidant, The Secure Attached and What Makes a Relationship Successful are out now and awaiting early reviews. If you have read one and would like to review it, the contact page is the place to ask for a review copy.
Six books, one pattern each, written for both people in the relationship.