book review: *these hollow vows by lexi ryan




This book had me absolutely smitten, I devoured it within two sittings as I just didn’t want to pull myself away. After having struggled with another book on and off for a couple of weeks (and having to DNF it, my first ever!) I welcomed the familiar feeling of a magical world with open arms.

Book Title: These Hollow Vows
Publishing Date: 20 July 2021
Social Medias: @WriterLexiRyan / @HodderBooks 


From New York Times best-selling author Lexi Ryan, this sexy, action-packed fantasy is about a girl who is caught between two treacherous faerie courts and their dangerously seductive princes.

Brie hates the Fae and refuses to have anything to do with them, even if that means starving on the street. But when her sister is sold to the sadistic king of the Unseelie court to pay a debt, she'll do whatever it takes to get her back—including making a deal with the king himself to steal three magical relics from the Seelie court.

Gaining unfettered access to the Seelie court is easier said than done. Brie's only choice is to pose as a potential bride for Prince Ronan, and she soon finds herself falling for him. Unwilling to let her heart distract her, she accepts help from a band of Unseelie misfits with their own secret agenda. As Brie spends time with their mysterious leader, Finn, she struggles to resist his seductive charm.

Caught between two dangerous courts, Brie must decide who to trust with her loyalty. And with her heart. 

book review: *a dark and hollow star by ashley shuttleworth

As soon as I spotted this book, I was drawn in. There's something about a badass character with wings and a damn sword that just screams 'Vee, you're gonna need to read this'. Then comes the blurb - an LGBTQ+ fantasy about faeries? Okay, don't tell me any more, just give me it.  

Publishing Date: 25 February 2021
Social Medias: @PaperAshes / @HodderBooks 


The “ironborn” half-fae outcast of her royal fae family.
A tempestuous Fury, exiled to earth from the Immortal Realm and hellbent on revenge.
A dutiful fae prince, determined to earn his place on the throne.
The prince’s brooding guardian, burdened with a terrible secret.

a bookish roundup: 2020

Things have definitely been a bit crazy over the last year, but it’s given me time to indulge in my love of reading again. My own, personal way to escape everything that's going on.

Throughout the latter half of 2020 I managed to read some note-worthy books, so I wanted to do a quick roundup of a handful that've suck with me (and dip my toes very slowly back into reviews). 

I'll try to keep them spoiler free, but please do proceed with caution!