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The Unseelie Duology #2
Unending
In this high-octane conclusion to the Unseelie duology, two sisters discover that the things that make them different can lend them more power than they ever imagined.
Isolde Graygrove has always put her changeling twin sister first. But ever since Seelie returned from the faerie realms with a newfound confidence in her magic and secrets she’s keeping even from her twin, Isolde can’t help but wonder: who is she, if not her sister’s protector?
Seelie knows there are some problems even magic can’t solve. Like the distance between her and Isolde, the terror of her growing and unfamiliar emotions for Raze, or the fact that the world’s last firedrake has imprinted on her like a baby duckling. Still, she can’t help but try.
When Seelie accidentally splinters the three realms, tangling the human and faerie worlds together into something new, the vicious faerie Gossamer is determined to take full advantage of the chaos unleashed. Seelie and Isolde will need to spill their secrets, decide who they can trust, and navigate the sinister glamour of the faerie courts to save humankind and fae alike.
Isolde Graygrove has always put her changeling twin sister first. But ever since Seelie returned from the faerie realms with a newfound confidence in her magic and secrets she’s keeping even from her twin, Isolde can’t help but wonder: who is she, if not her sister’s protector?
Seelie knows there are some problems even magic can’t solve. Like the distance between her and Isolde, the terror of her growing and unfamiliar emotions for Raze, or the fact that the world’s last firedrake has imprinted on her like a baby duckling. Still, she can’t help but try.
When Seelie accidentally splinters the three realms, tangling the human and faerie worlds together into something new, the vicious faerie Gossamer is determined to take full advantage of the chaos unleashed. Seelie and Isolde will need to spill their secrets, decide who they can trust, and navigate the sinister glamour of the faerie courts to save humankind and fae alike.
400 pages, Hardcover
First published July 15, 2025
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June 29, 2023OMGGGGGG I AM SOOO EXCITED FOR THIS ONE!!!!!!
We were left with a cliffhanger, and the sequel is desperately needed!
March can't come soon enough.
We were left with a cliffhanger, and the sequel is desperately needed!
March can't come soon enough.
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December 1, 202312.01.2023
*not a review* AHHHH DO YOU SEE THAT COVER WTF ITS GORGEOUS IM SO EXCITED I CANT WAIT UNTIL 2025!?!?!?
*not a review* AHHHH DO YOU SEE THAT COVER WTF ITS GORGEOUS IM SO EXCITED I CANT WAIT UNTIL 2025!?!?!?
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January 13, 2024ahhh these covers never fail to disapoint!!
I wasn't a big fan of the first one but idk maybe??
I wasn't a big fan of the first one but idk maybe??
August 21, 2025
I’ve been waiting to read Unending for three years, and now that I finally have, I was more than impressed by the second half of this autistic fairy changeling story. With high stakes, fleshed out characters, and great neurodiverse rep, this was a fantastic conclusion to Seelie and Isolde’s story.
Like the first book, we’re following twin sisters, Seelie, an autistic changeling, and Isolde, a thief. Several months have passed and now it’s time for the winter solstice celebration. They, along with Raze and Olani, are planning to leave Leira’s castle with the last firedrake in the world, but when things go horribly wrong and all realms are on the brink of collapse, the sisters and their friends have to risk everything and dig deeper into their identities as they dive further into the fairy world’s complex structure.
As I said with Unseelie, what attracted me initially to these books was the autistic protagonist, Seelie, especially when autistic rep for protagonists is still uncommon in books. This time, we have ADHD rep from another character, leaning in from a reveal late in Unseelie. The experience was conveyed well and very relatable to me at least, and I love how the character’s interior thoughts and actions further convey this, along with them reflecting on this.
This book has three POVs, with Isolde having her own chapters along with Seelie, the two siblings sharing equal POV time, and a handful of chapters with a third POV character introduced late in Unseelie.
Once again, Seelie was my favorite, as she’s dealing with her magic which has some new twists due to some events in Unseelie and said magic makes everything worse. She has to deal with her emotions with all the trouble she caused as well as wonder if she can indeed fix it and holding in a bunch of secrets. It’s clear that she’s in a lot of turmoil over this and add some familiar faces to the mix, it’s not exactly a good time for Seelie as she has a lot of emotions to process.
I was quite surprised to how much I loved Isolde, mostly because she has her own POV now, and has to deal with no longer being Seelie’s “protector” (much like how many siblings of autistics feel like they have to watch over them) and has to find her new role, as well as dealing with her feelings for Olani as well as discovering another aspect of herself. She spends much of the book having to deal with all three while trying to keep herself grounded.
The rest of the cast was also fleshed out well. Aris goes through a lot of character development and I was almost attached to her by the end. Raze and Olani go through quite a bit as well. The rest of the cast was fun and fleshed out and filled out this great story.
While sisterhood remains the primary pillar of the story, there’s a bigger focus on the romance in this book, with Seelie/Raze and Isolde/Olani being the two main pairings, continuing from rivals to blossoming romantic feelings in the first book. What impressed me the most was how the feelings conveyed were filtered through the neurodiverse lens, which I felt was somewhat relatable in terms of dealing with others, like how Seelie needs to process everything as she dives in fully into everything and knows that can be an issue and many autistics have said the same about their romances. The romances do have some tension, but is mainly in the cute slow burn category. No spice.
The world is very fleshed out, taking a lot from traditional fairy lore, but in a way that newcomers would come to understand it. There’s a very fairy tale feel to the world. Thanks to the descriptive and immersive prose, I felt like I was in these various realms and experiencing things with the sisters. It’s paced well, mixed with some action and plenty of time for emotional processing and bonding. There were a few twists, partly with the changeling myth that was touched in book 1, but expanded here. For those unfamiliar, Seelie is a twist on the autistic changeling myth more commonly spread in the 20th century, and it’s done rather well.
I highly recommended if you’re looking for neurodiverse protagonists in a fairy fantasy adventure story with sibling dynamics and strong romance subplot, and I’ll be looking out for more of Housman’s works if they’re just as impactful as these two books!
*I received an ARC from the author as part of the Unseelie Court Street Team. All opinions are my own.*
Like the first book, we’re following twin sisters, Seelie, an autistic changeling, and Isolde, a thief. Several months have passed and now it’s time for the winter solstice celebration. They, along with Raze and Olani, are planning to leave Leira’s castle with the last firedrake in the world, but when things go horribly wrong and all realms are on the brink of collapse, the sisters and their friends have to risk everything and dig deeper into their identities as they dive further into the fairy world’s complex structure.
As I said with Unseelie, what attracted me initially to these books was the autistic protagonist, Seelie, especially when autistic rep for protagonists is still uncommon in books. This time, we have ADHD rep from another character, leaning in from a reveal late in Unseelie. The experience was conveyed well and very relatable to me at least, and I love how the character’s interior thoughts and actions further convey this, along with them reflecting on this.
This book has three POVs, with Isolde having her own chapters along with Seelie, the two siblings sharing equal POV time, and a handful of chapters with a third POV character introduced late in Unseelie.
Once again, Seelie was my favorite, as she’s dealing with her magic which has some new twists due to some events in Unseelie and said magic makes everything worse. She has to deal with her emotions with all the trouble she caused as well as wonder if she can indeed fix it and holding in a bunch of secrets. It’s clear that she’s in a lot of turmoil over this and add some familiar faces to the mix, it’s not exactly a good time for Seelie as she has a lot of emotions to process.
I was quite surprised to how much I loved Isolde, mostly because she has her own POV now, and has to deal with no longer being Seelie’s “protector” (much like how many siblings of autistics feel like they have to watch over them) and has to find her new role, as well as dealing with her feelings for Olani as well as discovering another aspect of herself. She spends much of the book having to deal with all three while trying to keep herself grounded.
The rest of the cast was also fleshed out well. Aris goes through a lot of character development and I was almost attached to her by the end. Raze and Olani go through quite a bit as well. The rest of the cast was fun and fleshed out and filled out this great story.
While sisterhood remains the primary pillar of the story, there’s a bigger focus on the romance in this book, with Seelie/Raze and Isolde/Olani being the two main pairings, continuing from rivals to blossoming romantic feelings in the first book. What impressed me the most was how the feelings conveyed were filtered through the neurodiverse lens, which I felt was somewhat relatable in terms of dealing with others, like how Seelie needs to process everything as she dives in fully into everything and knows that can be an issue and many autistics have said the same about their romances. The romances do have some tension, but is mainly in the cute slow burn category. No spice.
The world is very fleshed out, taking a lot from traditional fairy lore, but in a way that newcomers would come to understand it. There’s a very fairy tale feel to the world. Thanks to the descriptive and immersive prose, I felt like I was in these various realms and experiencing things with the sisters. It’s paced well, mixed with some action and plenty of time for emotional processing and bonding. There were a few twists, partly with the changeling myth that was touched in book 1, but expanded here. For those unfamiliar, Seelie is a twist on the autistic changeling myth more commonly spread in the 20th century, and it’s done rather well.
I highly recommended if you’re looking for neurodiverse protagonists in a fairy fantasy adventure story with sibling dynamics and strong romance subplot, and I’ll be looking out for more of Housman’s works if they’re just as impactful as these two books!
*I received an ARC from the author as part of the Unseelie Court Street Team. All opinions are my own.*
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November 9, 2024July 2025? That's so longggg :(
December 5, 2023
OMG does anyone else agree that Isolde is the bestttt
August 14, 2025
This was a satisfying end to a fun duology. Much like in Unseelie, I enjoyed the representation of neurodivergent characters that felt genuine.
One thing that surprised me was the amount of action in this book. It was certainly more fast-paced than Unseelie while still taking time to flesh out Seelie and Isolde's individual growth outside of their relationship as twin sisters.
Overall, this brought the duology to an end in a way that I was happy with and made me glad to have picked Unseelie up last year.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the chance to read and review Unending!
One thing that surprised me was the amount of action in this book. It was certainly more fast-paced than Unseelie while still taking time to flesh out Seelie and Isolde's individual growth outside of their relationship as twin sisters.
Overall, this brought the duology to an end in a way that I was happy with and made me glad to have picked Unseelie up last year.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the chance to read and review Unending!
September 14, 2025
It's been nearly 3 years since I read Unseelie and absolutely loved it! So when I saw the sequel was finally being released, I could not contain my excitement!
The events of Unending take place a fair few months after where book 1 ends I believe. We're thrown into a fast paced, high stakes adventure filled with court drama, fae deals and strong sister bonds and I'm all here for it!
The writing is beautiful and detailed and is easy to follow. We are also treated to multiple POVs in this books whereas Unseelie was told from just one perspective. There is also more romance in this and its done so so well 🥰
Also this duology has the most gorgeous covers dont they?! Absolutely stunning!🤭😍😍🥰
✨️ Neurodivergent rep
✨️ Rivals to Lovers
✨️ Miscommunication
✨️ Slow Burn
Thank you to the author for sending me an early e copy of the book and for letting me be part of your street team.
The events of Unending take place a fair few months after where book 1 ends I believe. We're thrown into a fast paced, high stakes adventure filled with court drama, fae deals and strong sister bonds and I'm all here for it!
The writing is beautiful and detailed and is easy to follow. We are also treated to multiple POVs in this books whereas Unseelie was told from just one perspective. There is also more romance in this and its done so so well 🥰
Also this duology has the most gorgeous covers dont they?! Absolutely stunning!🤭😍😍🥰
✨️ Neurodivergent rep
✨️ Rivals to Lovers
✨️ Miscommunication
✨️ Slow Burn
Thank you to the author for sending me an early e copy of the book and for letting me be part of your street team.
October 6, 2025
This was a solid duology.
Full review to come!
Full review to come!
September 22, 2025
I loved this magical, romantic, inclusive ending to the Unseelie duology.
The books follow twin sisters Iselia and Isolde (one autistic, one with ADHD) on an adventure in and out of the faerie realms after a heist gone wrong. It's inspired by the theory that the children once believed to be
"changelings" left by faeries were actually early examples of autistic children.
I enjoyed this one even more than the first. The characters and the world both developed in creative and compelling ways throughout the story. I loved her take on the Seelie and Unseelie realms, the way it made me feel seen as an autistic woman with a sister with ADHD, and the beautiful ending that showed just how far Seelie had come.
I'm so happy to have a series like this on my shelf to recommend to my autistic sons when they're older. We love Own Voices stories in this house!
Thank you to HarperCollins, Quill Tree, and NetGalley for this eARC to review.
The books follow twin sisters Iselia and Isolde (one autistic, one with ADHD) on an adventure in and out of the faerie realms after a heist gone wrong. It's inspired by the theory that the children once believed to be
"changelings" left by faeries were actually early examples of autistic children.
I enjoyed this one even more than the first. The characters and the world both developed in creative and compelling ways throughout the story. I loved her take on the Seelie and Unseelie realms, the way it made me feel seen as an autistic woman with a sister with ADHD, and the beautiful ending that showed just how far Seelie had come.
I'm so happy to have a series like this on my shelf to recommend to my autistic sons when they're older. We love Own Voices stories in this house!
Thank you to HarperCollins, Quill Tree, and NetGalley for this eARC to review.
September 21, 2025
What a fantastic conclusion to Seelie and Isolde’s adventures through Fairy! Thank you so much Ive Housman for selecting me for your Street Team, sending a lovely shirt and goodies, and giving me an e-arc of Unending! If you like sisterly bonds, found family, baby dragons, neurodivergent rep, including autism and ADHD, and adventure, this duology is definitely for you. Unending includes malignant fae, travels through the Unseelie and Seelie realms, YA romance, queer romance, and a magical trial! One of my favorite characters is a black “cat,” and he ends up being an avenging hero! I liked that Isolde had her own POV chapters in Unending, I liked seeing inside her mind as she learned new things about herself. I also loved that a certain baddie gets redemption. I think this book was an excellent conclusion to the adventures of Seelie, Isolde, Raze, and Olani.
September 11, 2025
Unending is book two in the Unseelie Duology, an enchanting YA fantasy romance series with faeries, magic, adventure, sisterhood and heartfelt lived-experience autism/ADHD representation. I was so excited to see how Ivelisse Housman would conclude this duology, and it did not disappoint. The premise of Unending follows an autistic changeling and her twin sister who embark on the treasure hunt heist of a lifetime. They work together to untangle the human and faerie worlds while navigating faerie court drama, high stakes fae bargains and a magical tournament.
There are so many things I adore about this duology between its rich world building and lore, complex characters, rivals to lovers romance, and of course our autistic changeling heroine, Seelie. She is delightfully snarky, sarcastic and had such a powerful character arc. Seelie and her twin sister Isolde have a beautifully layered, realistic and healthy sister relationship, overflowing with emotional depth. I loved their sister-besties dynamic so much. The rivals to lovers romance is sweet, wholesome and felt very natural. Raze is charming and patiently waits for Seelie to process her feelings for him between many cute moments of flirting and banter. Their love story is a true slow burn and definitely worth the wait!
What I fell in love with most about this series is its unique take on changeling mythology. The subtle and beautifully portrayed neurodivergent representation through depictions of autistic changelings felt very natural and real. For me, Ivelisse Housman’s Unseelie Duology is canon autism representation.
If you love faeries, adventure, neurodivergent heroines, strong sister dynamics and rivals to lovers romance, you will love the Unseelie Duology.
Thank you so much to Ivelisse Housman for a copy of this ARC! I am so thankful to have an early copy of a series so near and dear to my heart and to be a part of the Unseelie Court Street Team!
There are so many things I adore about this duology between its rich world building and lore, complex characters, rivals to lovers romance, and of course our autistic changeling heroine, Seelie. She is delightfully snarky, sarcastic and had such a powerful character arc. Seelie and her twin sister Isolde have a beautifully layered, realistic and healthy sister relationship, overflowing with emotional depth. I loved their sister-besties dynamic so much. The rivals to lovers romance is sweet, wholesome and felt very natural. Raze is charming and patiently waits for Seelie to process her feelings for him between many cute moments of flirting and banter. Their love story is a true slow burn and definitely worth the wait!
What I fell in love with most about this series is its unique take on changeling mythology. The subtle and beautifully portrayed neurodivergent representation through depictions of autistic changelings felt very natural and real. For me, Ivelisse Housman’s Unseelie Duology is canon autism representation.
If you love faeries, adventure, neurodivergent heroines, strong sister dynamics and rivals to lovers romance, you will love the Unseelie Duology.
Thank you so much to Ivelisse Housman for a copy of this ARC! I am so thankful to have an early copy of a series so near and dear to my heart and to be a part of the Unseelie Court Street Team!
August 20, 2025
This is the kind of dragon content we need more of in 2025...dragons that are basically cats with the attitudes of toddlers.
Unending is the second and final book in the Unseelie duology, and for all of you readers who have been waiting since the release of book 1, I promise it's 100% worth it. I still think this reads on the younger side of YA - though the dark themes continue in this one - but that doesn't make it any less impactful. Full of queer and neurodivergent representation, this duology is totally worth the read for anyone looking to introduce themselves to, reacquaint with, or simply continue exploring the fantasy genre.
Seelie and Isolde are now in the custody of Leira Wildfall due to Seelie's bond with Egg the Dragon, but they don't intend to obey her wishes for long. After an escape attempt goes wrong, leaving the realms shattered and a dangerous villain on the loose, Seelie, Isolde, and their friends must embark on an adventure to save the mortal world as they know it. Like book one, the pacing is quite quick, although the chapters are divided into both Seelie and Isolde's POVs, which becomes more important in the second half. There was plenty of action, mixed with more cozy vibes and found family bonding. Isolde's chapters tended to have more suspense in the last 50%, but both sets of POVs were intriguing and kept me invested. The ending is satisfying, if a bit predictable, but I still enjoyed it. I think I might have enjoyed book one just the slightest bit more, although that may change on a reread. Some parts of this just didn't feel as high-stakes as I was expecting, and the pacing felt a bit off toward the end. Regardless, it's a worthwhile read for fantasy lovers of all kinds.
My wish was granted: we got an Isolde POV. I loved Seelie's growth in this book as she both came into her powers and her identity. Her dynamics with Raze were so sweet and tender, and she's such a fierce yet soft character that is easy to relate to for plenty of readers. Isolde's chapters were interesting because we hadn't seen inside her mind in book one. Her love for her sister shines through, as well as the compassion she hides behind her dark exterior. I liked the dynamics between Olani and Isolde; they meshed well together, and I thought the themes of truth and trust fit well in the context of the story. I really appreciate how the relationship between Seelie and Raze progressed (it's slow, but that makes it even better). The only character that didn't 100% fit for me was Aris, but it's because I pictured her as, like, a 30-year-old woman and couldn't picture her as 16... Otherwise, I liked Gossmer's backstory, and I just wish we got to see a bit more of Leira.
Fans of Unseelie will not want to miss its sequel, Unending, as it concludes the duology with a mix of heartwarming and heartbreaking moments.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the free e-ARC!
3.75/5
Unending is the second and final book in the Unseelie duology, and for all of you readers who have been waiting since the release of book 1, I promise it's 100% worth it. I still think this reads on the younger side of YA - though the dark themes continue in this one - but that doesn't make it any less impactful. Full of queer and neurodivergent representation, this duology is totally worth the read for anyone looking to introduce themselves to, reacquaint with, or simply continue exploring the fantasy genre.
Seelie and Isolde are now in the custody of Leira Wildfall due to Seelie's bond with Egg the Dragon, but they don't intend to obey her wishes for long. After an escape attempt goes wrong, leaving the realms shattered and a dangerous villain on the loose, Seelie, Isolde, and their friends must embark on an adventure to save the mortal world as they know it. Like book one, the pacing is quite quick, although the chapters are divided into both Seelie and Isolde's POVs, which becomes more important in the second half. There was plenty of action, mixed with more cozy vibes and found family bonding. Isolde's chapters tended to have more suspense in the last 50%, but both sets of POVs were intriguing and kept me invested. The ending is satisfying, if a bit predictable, but I still enjoyed it. I think I might have enjoyed book one just the slightest bit more, although that may change on a reread. Some parts of this just didn't feel as high-stakes as I was expecting, and the pacing felt a bit off toward the end. Regardless, it's a worthwhile read for fantasy lovers of all kinds.
My wish was granted: we got an Isolde POV. I loved Seelie's growth in this book as she both came into her powers and her identity. Her dynamics with Raze were so sweet and tender, and she's such a fierce yet soft character that is easy to relate to for plenty of readers. Isolde's chapters were interesting because we hadn't seen inside her mind in book one. Her love for her sister shines through, as well as the compassion she hides behind her dark exterior. I liked the dynamics between Olani and Isolde; they meshed well together, and I thought the themes of truth and trust fit well in the context of the story. I really appreciate how the relationship between Seelie and Raze progressed (it's slow, but that makes it even better). The only character that didn't 100% fit for me was Aris, but it's because I pictured her as, like, a 30-year-old woman and couldn't picture her as 16... Otherwise, I liked Gossmer's backstory, and I just wish we got to see a bit more of Leira.
Fans of Unseelie will not want to miss its sequel, Unending, as it concludes the duology with a mix of heartwarming and heartbreaking moments.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the free e-ARC!
3.75/5
October 8, 2025
After waiting for about two years, it felt so nice to be thrown back into Seelie and Isolde’s lives again!! I swear there’s fae magic laced in the pages because I could not put this book down!! From page one I felt like I was there with the characters throughout the whole book!! I really liked reading how Seelie overcame a lot of obstacles, some that stemmed from being autistic and some from other things that are too spoilery to share! Absolutely loved reading Isolde’s POV!!
I also loved the dynamics of the main four: the Graygrove sisters, Olani, and Raze! I could read books upon books about them and never get bored!! Even the side characters, Cobweb and Robin, were fun to read about! Btw Raze has single-handedly raised (no pun intended lol) my standards for men ✨ So many scenes had me sitting on the edge of my seat and all of the twists aaa (in a good way… mostly)
I felt like the stakes were a lot higher compared to Unseelie and it was one thing after the next! Even the slower/“calmer” points felt paced paced too (in a good way) I loved that we got an Aris redemption arc!! She was so interesting to read and ugh I wanted to hug her at times! I’m a Gossamer hater through and through! However, he’s a very complex character/villain and you almost feel bad for him. Hence almost! His POV was cool to read also a little freaky. Olani grew on me more since I didn’t really like her as much in Unseelie! I did not see the whole thing with Olani and Isolde coming but I loved it!! I know I’m sounding like a broken record but I honestly have nothing bad to say! I also loved how Raze waited for Seelie as she figured out her feelings and it paid off! Seeing the sisters grow more confident in themselves throughout the story was probably one of my favorite things! I was also relived when Birch came back haha and stunned with the rest of the characters during a certain scene (ifykyk) I wish I could read this amazing duology again for the first time!!
The ending was amazing and bittersweet!! If you want books about neurodivergent characters, found family, slow burn love, chaotic adventures, good and evil fae, the messiness that comes with being teens, and of course an unique magic system, then this duology is for you!!
I also loved the dynamics of the main four: the Graygrove sisters, Olani, and Raze! I could read books upon books about them and never get bored!! Even the side characters, Cobweb and Robin, were fun to read about! Btw Raze has single-handedly raised (no pun intended lol) my standards for men ✨ So many scenes had me sitting on the edge of my seat and all of the twists aaa (in a good way… mostly)
I felt like the stakes were a lot higher compared to Unseelie and it was one thing after the next! Even the slower/“calmer” points felt paced paced too (in a good way) I loved that we got an Aris redemption arc!! She was so interesting to read and ugh I wanted to hug her at times! I’m a Gossamer hater through and through! However, he’s a very complex character/villain and you almost feel bad for him. Hence almost! His POV was cool to read also a little freaky. Olani grew on me more since I didn’t really like her as much in Unseelie! I did not see the whole thing with Olani and Isolde coming but I loved it!! I know I’m sounding like a broken record but I honestly have nothing bad to say! I also loved how Raze waited for Seelie as she figured out her feelings and it paid off! Seeing the sisters grow more confident in themselves throughout the story was probably one of my favorite things! I was also relived when Birch came back haha and stunned with the rest of the characters during a certain scene (ifykyk) I wish I could read this amazing duology again for the first time!!
The ending was amazing and bittersweet!! If you want books about neurodivergent characters, found family, slow burn love, chaotic adventures, good and evil fae, the messiness that comes with being teens, and of course an unique magic system, then this duology is for you!!
August 21, 2025
Egg the puppy/dragon has my heart! ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
*I received a free copy from the author for this review*
Seelie and the gang are back to thwarting evil enchanters and malevolent fae, this time with a baby dragon holding the fate of magic in his clumsy paws.
Hands down, he was the best part. I need more adorkable dragons, immediately. 😍
Seelie’s floundering love story with Raze was touching. She tried, she misunderstood, Raze grew frustrated, it was the perfect miscommunication trope! Yet Raze was so sweet to her even when he had no idea what the heck this girl wants.
My favorite POV might’ve been Gossamer. He was so interesting, from his thought process to the prose used to describe it. Every time I turned the page and saw the interior artwork of thorns, I got a little shiver.
I wanted to see more growth from both Seelie and Isolde, especially the latter. She needed to figure out who she was without her sister and where she’d be going next with the abrupt changes in her life and the story. I wanted to see her struggle with being a changeling, what it meant to her and how she’d change to become a better, stronger woman. Her romantic relationship with Olani felt like a distraction from her life crisis. She and Isolde would’ve balanced out the romantic tension from Seelie and Raze’s chapters as friends.
Plus, poor Aris wouldn’t be a third wheel. 😬
The pacing was also too fast for me. In the first book it was more meandering, moving only as fast as their wagon. It gave me time to get to know Seelie, and grow to love her. This book jumped right into the action. There were times I felt like I couldn’t keep up with what was happening, or didn’t get to know the new characters as much as I wanted to.
So this book wasn’t my favorite, just because I like slower, character centric books. That’s what Unseelie felt like. But if you love heart-pounding action, whirlwind romance, and wild magic, read this one!
Thank you to the author for giving me an ARC!
*I received a free copy from the author for this review*
Seelie and the gang are back to thwarting evil enchanters and malevolent fae, this time with a baby dragon holding the fate of magic in his clumsy paws.
Hands down, he was the best part. I need more adorkable dragons, immediately. 😍
Seelie’s floundering love story with Raze was touching. She tried, she misunderstood, Raze grew frustrated, it was the perfect miscommunication trope! Yet Raze was so sweet to her even when he had no idea what the heck this girl wants.
My favorite POV might’ve been Gossamer. He was so interesting, from his thought process to the prose used to describe it. Every time I turned the page and saw the interior artwork of thorns, I got a little shiver.
I wanted to see more growth from both Seelie and Isolde, especially the latter. She needed to figure out who she was without her sister and where she’d be going next with the abrupt changes in her life and the story. I wanted to see her struggle with being a changeling, what it meant to her and how she’d change to become a better, stronger woman. Her romantic relationship with Olani felt like a distraction from her life crisis. She and Isolde would’ve balanced out the romantic tension from Seelie and Raze’s chapters as friends.
Plus, poor Aris wouldn’t be a third wheel. 😬
The pacing was also too fast for me. In the first book it was more meandering, moving only as fast as their wagon. It gave me time to get to know Seelie, and grow to love her. This book jumped right into the action. There were times I felt like I couldn’t keep up with what was happening, or didn’t get to know the new characters as much as I wanted to.
So this book wasn’t my favorite, just because I like slower, character centric books. That’s what Unseelie felt like. But if you love heart-pounding action, whirlwind romance, and wild magic, read this one!
Thank you to the author for giving me an ARC!
September 12, 2025
3.5 🌟 After a three year wait, we have a conclusion! I recommend rereading the first book in the duology before reading the conclusion. I didn’t do a reread and found it slower to get into. This is simply because I was remembering the world, characters, and previous book. As with the first book, I loved the world they the author has built. There are some beautiful descriptions of the setting throughout the book. This book would be great for any season, but there is some wonderful winter imagery for the cooler months. The author created such a unique magic system and a refreshing take on changelings. There is wonderful representation, along with excellent depiction of neurodivergence. I loved the inclusion of classic folklore creatures like brownies. However, my favorite was definitely the fire drake. I also really enjoyed the side characters. A big part of this duology is the sister relationship, which is done so well. Each sister has their own distinct voice. The bond they have is beautiful. This duology does lean on the younger side of YA, but honestly I think it would be a good entry point into fantasy for younger readers! I personally could’ve done without the hints of romance, but that’s personal preference. It is not a huge part of the book and takes place in the background.
The conclusion to the Unseelie duology was action packed, even down to the last few chapters. Readers are rewarded for their three year wait with a beautiful explosive ending worthy of a Disney movie.
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review!*
The conclusion to the Unseelie duology was action packed, even down to the last few chapters. Readers are rewarded for their three year wait with a beautiful explosive ending worthy of a Disney movie.
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review!*
October 5, 2025
Unending is the sequel and finale to the Unseelie Duology, and a pretty satisfying conclusion to the story!
I'm gonna caveat this review by saying up front, I've been sickish and not in the best of moods (especially reading moods), and that has absolutely colored my enjoyment of this book. It's a fine book, and again, a nice conclusion to the story, but I didn't enjoy it like I had hoped.
I would definitely recommend re-reading the first book before jumping into this one if it's been a while since you read Unseelie! I felt pretty lost for a while, and there are a lot of characters and plot points to keep up with.
Overall, this was a good story of sisterhood, found family, young love, learning about yourself, accepting your differences, and working together to defeat evil forces. Seelie and Isolde are pretty similar (to me) and yet tackle things differently, and are having to overcome some secrets to restore their relationship. For me, that was the overarching storyline that helped the plot of the different series realms and saving the portals between them. I could have done without any extra romances or relationships, but they were done decently.
I think perhaps the pacing was a bit off. I just never got engaged, and then when I started to, it fell off pretty quickly. That could be the short chapters and rotating POVs-it broke up the momentum.
In conclusion, it was fine! I think I might revisit the duology in the future, and enjoy it more. Definitely recommend for fans of YA fantasy and faerie lore!
Thanks to Netgalley and Quill Tree Books for the e-ARC!
I'm gonna caveat this review by saying up front, I've been sickish and not in the best of moods (especially reading moods), and that has absolutely colored my enjoyment of this book. It's a fine book, and again, a nice conclusion to the story, but I didn't enjoy it like I had hoped.
I would definitely recommend re-reading the first book before jumping into this one if it's been a while since you read Unseelie! I felt pretty lost for a while, and there are a lot of characters and plot points to keep up with.
Overall, this was a good story of sisterhood, found family, young love, learning about yourself, accepting your differences, and working together to defeat evil forces. Seelie and Isolde are pretty similar (to me) and yet tackle things differently, and are having to overcome some secrets to restore their relationship. For me, that was the overarching storyline that helped the plot of the different series realms and saving the portals between them. I could have done without any extra romances or relationships, but they were done decently.
I think perhaps the pacing was a bit off. I just never got engaged, and then when I started to, it fell off pretty quickly. That could be the short chapters and rotating POVs-it broke up the momentum.
In conclusion, it was fine! I think I might revisit the duology in the future, and enjoy it more. Definitely recommend for fans of YA fantasy and faerie lore!
Thanks to Netgalley and Quill Tree Books for the e-ARC!
August 20, 2025
I requested this arc based on the cover, not knowing it was the second half a duology, but at no point in the story did I feel lost. While the book dived right into the action — and never really let up — the characters were so well established that I quickly got to know who was who, their motivations, their strengths and weaknesses. The two romances, though I was coming into them already having met and started their various flirtations, built steadily through the book.
Olani and Isolde are a well matched pair, with a shared sense of humor and drama, a shared strength of character and the shared desire to protect their respective siblings. More importantly, they’re friends, and the blossoming of the romance between them felt natural and right. Seelie and Raze have a more traditional boyfriend/girlfriend vibe, with Seelie both wanting and needing a softer, gentler partner with more traditional roles. She doesn’t want the push and pull but instead an embrace, and Raze gives that to her.
The side characters, Aris, Briar, and Egg all have their moments without ever stealing the show, and the ending was well done, though I imagine readers who’ve been with the series from the first book might enjoy it more. The bond between the sisters is, I think, my favorite part. They supported one another, loved one another, and trusted one another. It’s sweet.
Thank you so much to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC.
Olani and Isolde are a well matched pair, with a shared sense of humor and drama, a shared strength of character and the shared desire to protect their respective siblings. More importantly, they’re friends, and the blossoming of the romance between them felt natural and right. Seelie and Raze have a more traditional boyfriend/girlfriend vibe, with Seelie both wanting and needing a softer, gentler partner with more traditional roles. She doesn’t want the push and pull but instead an embrace, and Raze gives that to her.
The side characters, Aris, Briar, and Egg all have their moments without ever stealing the show, and the ending was well done, though I imagine readers who’ve been with the series from the first book might enjoy it more. The bond between the sisters is, I think, my favorite part. They supported one another, loved one another, and trusted one another. It’s sweet.
Thank you so much to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC.
November 9, 2025
Unending
4⭐️
“Embrace your chaos. Remember that you’re not a broken human — you’re a perfectly functional changeling. And if the world tries to shove you into a box that doesn’t fit… change the box, not yourself.”
We left off in Unseelie with quite a cliffhanger and finding out information that really does cause quite the shake up when it comes to Isolde and Seelie. Now, the group of unlikely friends has found themselves captured and must make a plan to escape. Of course, things don’t go exactly as planned, and they end up receiving help from someone they wouldn’t expect. Now, they find themselves having to fight their way to freedom while also dealing with someone from their past creeping their way back in.
This was such a great conclusion to this duology. I have truly enjoyed the characters and this story so much. I love seeing the bond between the sisters and seeing how they both change throughout the books. I also really liked that we got to see multiple points of view in this book. Not only does it help bring more of the story to light (since there’s a lot going on in different areas), but it also helps better highlight the neurodivergent representation in the story. If you are looking for a fantasy story that is going to take you on a wild adventure while also making you fall in love with the characters, check this one out!
Thank you @epic_reads and @storygramtours for a copy of this book.
#Unending #storygramtours
4⭐️
“Embrace your chaos. Remember that you’re not a broken human — you’re a perfectly functional changeling. And if the world tries to shove you into a box that doesn’t fit… change the box, not yourself.”
We left off in Unseelie with quite a cliffhanger and finding out information that really does cause quite the shake up when it comes to Isolde and Seelie. Now, the group of unlikely friends has found themselves captured and must make a plan to escape. Of course, things don’t go exactly as planned, and they end up receiving help from someone they wouldn’t expect. Now, they find themselves having to fight their way to freedom while also dealing with someone from their past creeping their way back in.
This was such a great conclusion to this duology. I have truly enjoyed the characters and this story so much. I love seeing the bond between the sisters and seeing how they both change throughout the books. I also really liked that we got to see multiple points of view in this book. Not only does it help bring more of the story to light (since there’s a lot going on in different areas), but it also helps better highlight the neurodivergent representation in the story. If you are looking for a fantasy story that is going to take you on a wild adventure while also making you fall in love with the characters, check this one out!
Thank you @epic_reads and @storygramtours for a copy of this book.
#Unending #storygramtours
September 14, 2025
Thank you Netgalley for this digital copy!
The finale to the series, Unending finds us rejoining Seelie and Isolde as they try to save their world and get what they want in live. We encounter them trapped while Seelie cares for Egg, the dragon they discovered, and holds back the fae she's bound to. But when an escape plan goes awry, their worlds merge with the fae and the dangerous one Seelie is bound to escapes her, the changeling sisters have to make deals with the fae courts to save the world.
This one started a little slow at first, and the dual pov left me struggling to get into it for a bit, especially with how similar the girls names are. But, I really wanted to know where the story went, and it was so worth it.
I love the fantasy, I love watching the girls put their minds up against the fae queens. I really enjoyed the building romances for both sisters, it was sweet and we love a sapphic romance.
Housman utilizes the changeling existence as a symbol for Autism, and the rep was pretty awesome. Isolde gives the impression of a later in life diagnosis , having answers to all the weird things in your life, as counterpart to Seelie's knowledge from early on why she was different.
The ending was a great culmination to this duology, and I found myself quite happy and satisfied at the end.
The finale to the series, Unending finds us rejoining Seelie and Isolde as they try to save their world and get what they want in live. We encounter them trapped while Seelie cares for Egg, the dragon they discovered, and holds back the fae she's bound to. But when an escape plan goes awry, their worlds merge with the fae and the dangerous one Seelie is bound to escapes her, the changeling sisters have to make deals with the fae courts to save the world.
This one started a little slow at first, and the dual pov left me struggling to get into it for a bit, especially with how similar the girls names are. But, I really wanted to know where the story went, and it was so worth it.
I love the fantasy, I love watching the girls put their minds up against the fae queens. I really enjoyed the building romances for both sisters, it was sweet and we love a sapphic romance.
Housman utilizes the changeling existence as a symbol for Autism, and the rep was pretty awesome. Isolde gives the impression of a later in life diagnosis , having answers to all the weird things in your life, as counterpart to Seelie's knowledge from early on why she was different.
The ending was a great culmination to this duology, and I found myself quite happy and satisfied at the end.
October 14, 2025
Unending is a breathtaking conclusion to the Unseelie Duology a story as spellbinding as it is soul-stirring. Ivelisse Housman brings us back to a world where magic, sisterhood, and self-acceptance collide with dazzling force. The emotional honesty in this book is what makes it unforgettable: it’s not just about fae courts or firedrakes it’s about identity, love, and the courage to embrace what makes us different.
Isolde and Seelie’s twin dynamic feels richer and more complex than ever. Their love for each other sometimes fraught, sometimes fierce anchors a tale that effortlessly blends action, myth, and heartfelt vulnerability. Seelie’s struggle with her powers and emotions gives the story a pulse that’s both fantastical and profoundly human.
Housman’s prose has a lyrical rhythm that perfectly balances whimsy and weight. Every page bursts with visual magic enchanted forests, fractured realms, glimmering chaos but what lingers most are the quiet, intimate moments between characters. This is how fantasy should feel: imaginative yet emotionally grounded, epic yet deeply personal.
Unending doesn’t just close a duology it opens up a conversation about difference as strength, and love as the most transformative kind of magic.
Isolde and Seelie’s twin dynamic feels richer and more complex than ever. Their love for each other sometimes fraught, sometimes fierce anchors a tale that effortlessly blends action, myth, and heartfelt vulnerability. Seelie’s struggle with her powers and emotions gives the story a pulse that’s both fantastical and profoundly human.
Housman’s prose has a lyrical rhythm that perfectly balances whimsy and weight. Every page bursts with visual magic enchanted forests, fractured realms, glimmering chaos but what lingers most are the quiet, intimate moments between characters. This is how fantasy should feel: imaginative yet emotionally grounded, epic yet deeply personal.
Unending doesn’t just close a duology it opens up a conversation about difference as strength, and love as the most transformative kind of magic.
October 3, 2025
I'm happy that they had a good and well-deserved ending to the story. The magical world also had a good development. This book had much more representation of autism, which I really liked, and the way the author handled it was excellent. And they are kisses!!
Unfortunately, I didn't like it as I expected. It felt tiresome in several parts, to the point where I couldn't understand what was happening and had to go back. There are also several things happening at the same time, which makes it difficult to focus on the main characters.
An incredible story about two sisters. Their love for each other transcends each other. Isolde Graygrove has always put her changeling twin sister first. But ever since the Seelie returned from the faerie realms with a newfound confidence in her magic and secrets she's keeping, even from her twin, Isolde can't help but wonder: who is she, if not her sister's protector?
Thanks to the author who invited me to be part of her promotional group and to Netgalley for providing me with an advance copy. The author's note makes me cry, I love it. Thanks for always giving us a place.
I'm anxious to know what new project is coming from Ivelisse.
Unfortunately, I didn't like it as I expected. It felt tiresome in several parts, to the point where I couldn't understand what was happening and had to go back. There are also several things happening at the same time, which makes it difficult to focus on the main characters.
An incredible story about two sisters. Their love for each other transcends each other. Isolde Graygrove has always put her changeling twin sister first. But ever since the Seelie returned from the faerie realms with a newfound confidence in her magic and secrets she's keeping, even from her twin, Isolde can't help but wonder: who is she, if not her sister's protector?
Thanks to the author who invited me to be part of her promotional group and to Netgalley for providing me with an advance copy. The author's note makes me cry, I love it. Thanks for always giving us a place.
I'm anxious to know what new project is coming from Ivelisse.
September 9, 2025
Ivelisse did it again. This was a fantastic completion to the duology and I am so glad to be a part of the ARC group reading it. Even more I get the feeling of being seen throughout the book and falling more in love with the characters created. I just wish it wasn't the completion. I'll definitely have to make visits back to the world for this story.
I actually love the action that's within the pages and I love the moments between all the characters. I'll refrain from saying anything specific so you all can experience every bit yourselves.
If you're looking for a book where you are neurodivergent and looking to be seen and heard in a fantasy book I highly recommend this one. If you like cute adorable baby dragons, I will also recommend this one. Action, wit and banter, as well as a unique cast of characters all with their own personal little differences that make them all the more endearing... Yeah, you guessed it. I recommend this one.
I actually love the action that's within the pages and I love the moments between all the characters. I'll refrain from saying anything specific so you all can experience every bit yourselves.
If you're looking for a book where you are neurodivergent and looking to be seen and heard in a fantasy book I highly recommend this one. If you like cute adorable baby dragons, I will also recommend this one. Action, wit and banter, as well as a unique cast of characters all with their own personal little differences that make them all the more endearing... Yeah, you guessed it. I recommend this one.
September 18, 2025
Thank you so much to the author for selecting me to be a part of your street team for this release! I really enjoyed how the characters developed in this continuation. I think that this was even stronger than the first novel, and did a great job at growing these characters relationships with one another. I especially loved seeing Isolde and Olani's relationship bloom. I'm not a huge fan of faerie based novels typically, but I really liked how they were incorporated in this story and how it was used to show how othered/different it made Seelie feel at times (much like her autism). Overall, I think this story was wrapped up so nicely and gave the characters a chance to achieve the lives they'd always wished for and deserved. The ships were both so cute and their last chapters omgggg. I loved seeing the queer and autistic representation and also EGGGG!!!!
October 12, 2025
It's always so hard to review the second book in a duology, because I don't want to spoil the first book. And this duology is amazing, so the last thing I want is to spoil anything for anyone!
I fell in love with Seelie and Isolde in Unseelie and I didn't think it was possible, but I fell in love with them even more in Unending. The girls are messy and they make mistakes, but they learn and grow and are constantly trying to do better. AND THE REPRESENTATION??? Neurodivergent representation is already few and far between, but representation where it is just part of who the characters are and isn't a flaw to be overcome is even scarcer. And this was handled so lovingly and carefully that as a neurodivergent woman, I was tearing up frequently.
Thank you to Ivelisse Housman for writing this book and thank you to Quill Tree Books for the free review copy of the book.
I fell in love with Seelie and Isolde in Unseelie and I didn't think it was possible, but I fell in love with them even more in Unending. The girls are messy and they make mistakes, but they learn and grow and are constantly trying to do better. AND THE REPRESENTATION??? Neurodivergent representation is already few and far between, but representation where it is just part of who the characters are and isn't a flaw to be overcome is even scarcer. And this was handled so lovingly and carefully that as a neurodivergent woman, I was tearing up frequently.
Thank you to Ivelisse Housman for writing this book and thank you to Quill Tree Books for the free review copy of the book.
October 14, 2025
I had a much harder time getting into this than Unseelie, however, I think it’s mostly because it had been so long since I read the first book. So I do recommend rereading book one before heading into the sequel.
Now for the story, I didn’t love it as much as the first book, BUT it was a great sequel and perfect ending. It was much more action packed, which I wasn’t expecting. It did, however, still feature one of the best representations of neurodivergence in a book that I’ve ever read. Which I appreciate so much, especially in a fantasy!
Overall, I loved this duology, and look forward to reading anything else the author writes.
Thank you so much to NetGalley, HarperCollins Children’s Books, and Quill Tree Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Now for the story, I didn’t love it as much as the first book, BUT it was a great sequel and perfect ending. It was much more action packed, which I wasn’t expecting. It did, however, still feature one of the best representations of neurodivergence in a book that I’ve ever read. Which I appreciate so much, especially in a fantasy!
Overall, I loved this duology, and look forward to reading anything else the author writes.
Thank you so much to NetGalley, HarperCollins Children’s Books, and Quill Tree Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
October 19, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75/5
Unending is the powerful, captivating sequel to Unseelie.
This was absolutely wonderful. I loved book one, so I was thrilled to dive into book two. The character development was excellent, and I enjoyed diving deeper into Isolde’s character. Isolde and Seelie’s sibling bond was beautiful, and the romances were addictive. The plot was entertaining and action-packed, and I adored the incorporation of faeries. The world-building was immersive and magical. The pacing fit the story nicely. I appreciated the ADHD, autism, and queer representation. Ivelisse Housman’s prose was compelling and engaging, crafting a delightful read from start to finish. I highly recommend this duology!
Thank you to High Line Literary and the publisher for the free copy!
Unending is the powerful, captivating sequel to Unseelie.
This was absolutely wonderful. I loved book one, so I was thrilled to dive into book two. The character development was excellent, and I enjoyed diving deeper into Isolde’s character. Isolde and Seelie’s sibling bond was beautiful, and the romances were addictive. The plot was entertaining and action-packed, and I adored the incorporation of faeries. The world-building was immersive and magical. The pacing fit the story nicely. I appreciated the ADHD, autism, and queer representation. Ivelisse Housman’s prose was compelling and engaging, crafting a delightful read from start to finish. I highly recommend this duology!
Thank you to High Line Literary and the publisher for the free copy!
September 8, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley, Ivelisse Housman, and HarperCollins Children's Books for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
4.25 stars
This was a good second book to finish off the duology. I loved the way that Isolde and Seelie’s story was told. It was good to see them come into their own. There were more representations of ADHD and queer romance. At times it felt like the story was meandering. I did lose interest in some parts. I’m not sure why. But overall I enjoyed the duology. I would highly recommend it!
4.25 stars
This was a good second book to finish off the duology. I loved the way that Isolde and Seelie’s story was told. It was good to see them come into their own. There were more representations of ADHD and queer romance. At times it felt like the story was meandering. I did lose interest in some parts. I’m not sure why. But overall I enjoyed the duology. I would highly recommend it!
September 29, 2025
3.5 I enjoyed this one more than the first. I liked getting Isolde's POV along with Seelie's. They both had great character growth. I also liked seeing both faerie realms and the neurodiversity rep. The romances were sweet too, and the side characters were likeable. Birch is still my favorite. Sometimes I felt like I didn't understand how the magic worked, but it was still cool. The ending was a satisfying conclusion to the duology.
September 27, 2025
Definitely better than the first one. I wasn’t a huge fan of the first, but this one definitely felt more mature and the story in general just felt stronger. I liked how the ships developed and how it felt like Seelie finally found herself.
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