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The Fire and Silence Trilogy #1
He Who Holds My Soul
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Expected 3 Apr 26Daisy Sandoval's life was never perfect, but it was hers. Until the night her soul was sold to the devil by the one man meant to protect her.
Korithax is no ordinary devil. He's the Prince of Hell, heir to a shattered throne, and bound by ancient laws that require a queen to claim his crown.
Dragged into a world of monsters, gods, and burning kingdoms, Daisy must survive court politics, celestial enemies, and the demons of her past.
As she heals, an unlikely connection blooms between her and the dark prince sworn to never care.
But something ancient stirs within her.
To take the throne, Korithax needs a queen.
To survive, Daisy must become one.
But love was never part of the deal.
And the gods are watching.
Korithax is no ordinary devil. He's the Prince of Hell, heir to a shattered throne, and bound by ancient laws that require a queen to claim his crown.
Dragged into a world of monsters, gods, and burning kingdoms, Daisy must survive court politics, celestial enemies, and the demons of her past.
As she heals, an unlikely connection blooms between her and the dark prince sworn to never care.
But something ancient stirs within her.
To take the throne, Korithax needs a queen.
To survive, Daisy must become one.
But love was never part of the deal.
And the gods are watching.
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Expected publication April 3, 2026
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About the author
Shannon V. Velzen
2 books20 followersShannon V. Velzen is a dark romance/romantasy writer from a small town near York in North Yorkshire. She’s a disabled mum of two, a wife, and a dog owner who juggles writing with family life and her kids.
With a degree in psychology, she loves exploring messy emotions, morally grey characters, and stories that blur the line between love and chaos. When she’s not writing or re-reading her favourite fantasy books, she’s probably headbanging in the kitchen or hiding snacks from her children.
She can be found across all socials @ ShannonV.Velzen
With a degree in psychology, she loves exploring messy emotions, morally grey characters, and stories that blur the line between love and chaos. When she’s not writing or re-reading her favourite fantasy books, she’s probably headbanging in the kitchen or hiding snacks from her children.
She can be found across all socials @ ShannonV.Velzen
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January 20, 2026
FIRSTLY OMGG! What have I just read?! This book was absolutely amazing! I had the privilege of being sent this ARC read (my very first arc read hehehe) and my god I’m so glad I read this. 5⭐️ from me!!
Let me tell you something, I went through all sorts of emotions while reading this book. Happiness, sadness, frustration! I was really going through it, and I kept saying ‘What on earth is happening here’ lol. I absolutely love Daisy and Korithax😭😩they’re the cutest things ever! And I really loved Daisy’s relationship with her best friends Talia and Ezra. AHH how can I forget the spice scene pls 😏 THE SPICE WAS SPICY he’s a 7ft demon… 7ft… so I’ll let you do what you will with that information👀 Those scene did NOT disappoint😉🌶️
This book holds a special place in my heart! He who holds my soul deserves all the hype honestly 🤭 The details of literally everything is chefs kiss 🤌🏾 This was a really good fantasy read ✨
So please go and get He who holds my soul! Which is out in April 2026! You better believe imma get the book… multiple copies 👀🥰🖤🖤 ps I can’t wait for book 2😉
Let me tell you something, I went through all sorts of emotions while reading this book. Happiness, sadness, frustration! I was really going through it, and I kept saying ‘What on earth is happening here’ lol. I absolutely love Daisy and Korithax😭😩they’re the cutest things ever! And I really loved Daisy’s relationship with her best friends Talia and Ezra. AHH how can I forget the spice scene pls 😏 THE SPICE WAS SPICY he’s a 7ft demon… 7ft… so I’ll let you do what you will with that information👀 Those scene did NOT disappoint😉🌶️
This book holds a special place in my heart! He who holds my soul deserves all the hype honestly 🤭 The details of literally everything is chefs kiss 🤌🏾 This was a really good fantasy read ✨
So please go and get He who holds my soul! Which is out in April 2026! You better believe imma get the book… multiple copies 👀🥰🖤🖤 ps I can’t wait for book 2😉
Review of advance copy received from Author
To start off if I could give this book a million stars I would!! I was very lucky to get this book as a ARC and I'm not sure if I regret it as now I have to wait even looonger for book 2.
This book had me crying, kicking my feet, frustrated everything! The way that my soul was ripped out of my body is not even a joke. That being said, I freaking loved this book! I loved Daisy and Korithax (their spicy scenes was chefs kiss 😘) I did not expect the book to end the way it ended so trust me when I say, be prepared.
I'm so excited for book 2 I can't think of anything else. He Who Holds My Soul deserves all the love! Everything was so amazingly detailed but not in a way that it burns your brain where I found some fantasy books do. I found this easy to follow and definitely felt like I was there with them.
He Who Holds My Soul is out April 2026 and YOU MUST BUY!!! TRUST ME PLEASE
This book had me crying, kicking my feet, frustrated everything! The way that my soul was ripped out of my body is not even a joke. That being said, I freaking loved this book! I loved Daisy and Korithax (their spicy scenes was chefs kiss 😘) I did not expect the book to end the way it ended so trust me when I say, be prepared.
I'm so excited for book 2 I can't think of anything else. He Who Holds My Soul deserves all the love! Everything was so amazingly detailed but not in a way that it burns your brain where I found some fantasy books do. I found this easy to follow and definitely felt like I was there with them.
He Who Holds My Soul is out April 2026 and YOU MUST BUY!!! TRUST ME PLEASE
Review of advance copy received from Author
review of advance reader copy by author.
"I might rule Hell," I whisper, "but you rule me".
I have no words! Shannon what have you done to me! I usually dont read these type of books but WOW, I was hooked from the start.
The world building is perfection and you can imagine yourself being there. I want to live in that world!!!
Daisy's growth through the book really came through and I cannot wait to see her in book 2.
Kori - my sweet Prince of Hell. I want one of you!
Aran - Okay I had my doubts about you but I love you!
Honestly how this is Shannon's second book i do not know! The plot is something else entirely. plus the added 🌶 is 😋😈🤤🥵
Not going to lie the ending is a cliffhanger and half! I internally screamed and wept.. I AM NOT OKAY!
CAN BOOK 2 BE RELEASED ASAP PLEASE?
"I might rule Hell," I whisper, "but you rule me".
I have no words! Shannon what have you done to me! I usually dont read these type of books but WOW, I was hooked from the start.
The world building is perfection and you can imagine yourself being there. I want to live in that world!!!
Daisy's growth through the book really came through and I cannot wait to see her in book 2.
Kori - my sweet Prince of Hell. I want one of you!
Aran - Okay I had my doubts about you but I love you!
Honestly how this is Shannon's second book i do not know! The plot is something else entirely. plus the added 🌶 is 😋😈🤤🥵
Not going to lie the ending is a cliffhanger and half! I internally screamed and wept.. I AM NOT OKAY!
CAN BOOK 2 BE RELEASED ASAP PLEASE?
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC reader
I devoured this book! I was (and still am) spiralling with theories, kicking my feet laughing, gasping at the twists and turns and I am so ready for book 2 and 3!
I loved the friendships; the plot and the menu...
''...It's f**king perfect because it's been made from her, by her'' - Korithax
✨️ Ezra is my bestie ✨️
I devoured this book! I was (and still am) spiralling with theories, kicking my feet laughing, gasping at the twists and turns and I am so ready for book 2 and 3!
I loved the friendships; the plot and the menu...
''...It's f**king perfect because it's been made from her, by her'' - Korithax
✨️ Ezra is my bestie ✨️
January 28, 2026
This was an ARC read and I feel HONOURED to be in the first group of people to ever lay eyes upon this story.
To start off: I’m an INCREDIBLY slow reader, and I ate up all 527 pages of this in ONE WEEK (coming from a girl who usually struggles to finish 200-300 pages in a MONTH)
Secondly: I am not by any means a fantasy girlie, but I repeat… I FINISHED THIS IN A WEEK. I just couldn’t get enough.
Shannon just has such a charm about her writing, you can’t help but love it. She makes it easy!
The world building was just incredible. Beautiful worlds and creatures and people detailed so delicately that I almost want to die and wake up there.
The characters are just amazing. Daisy ~ the walking sunshine, and Korithax ~ grumpy chaos incarnate. Adding to that, Talia, Ezra and Aran ~ best friends and right hand men that EVERYONE needs in their life.
The Spice was SPICING:
“he’s 7ft, of course it’s big”
“hold my horns”.
Oh. My. God.
The story of this book is EVERYTHING and will have you feeling hot, cold, giggly, frustrated (very, in my case) and trying to guess ahead what’s going to happen, and trust me, you won’t ever figure it out until it happens.
This book broke me in the best way possible. I feel shattered internally and both love and hate Shannon for allowing me to read this early, because now I have a looongg wait before book 2. But I know when the time comes, she will smash that one too.
Book 1 of the Fire and Silence trilogy releases April 3rd. You have to be there.🥀🖤
To start off: I’m an INCREDIBLY slow reader, and I ate up all 527 pages of this in ONE WEEK (coming from a girl who usually struggles to finish 200-300 pages in a MONTH)
Secondly: I am not by any means a fantasy girlie, but I repeat… I FINISHED THIS IN A WEEK. I just couldn’t get enough.
Shannon just has such a charm about her writing, you can’t help but love it. She makes it easy!
The world building was just incredible. Beautiful worlds and creatures and people detailed so delicately that I almost want to die and wake up there.
The characters are just amazing. Daisy ~ the walking sunshine, and Korithax ~ grumpy chaos incarnate. Adding to that, Talia, Ezra and Aran ~ best friends and right hand men that EVERYONE needs in their life.
The Spice was SPICING:
“he’s 7ft, of course it’s big”
“hold my horns”.
Oh. My. God.
The story of this book is EVERYTHING and will have you feeling hot, cold, giggly, frustrated (very, in my case) and trying to guess ahead what’s going to happen, and trust me, you won’t ever figure it out until it happens.
This book broke me in the best way possible. I feel shattered internally and both love and hate Shannon for allowing me to read this early, because now I have a looongg wait before book 2. But I know when the time comes, she will smash that one too.
Book 1 of the Fire and Silence trilogy releases April 3rd. You have to be there.🥀🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
I am still shocked that i was fortunate enough to receive this arc @shannonv.velzenauthor
This book completely wrecked me—in the best way. It was funny, sad, and packed with so much tension that I couldn’t put it down. One minute, I was giggling and kicking my feet, and the next, my heart was absolutely shattered. The emotional whiplash was real.
The characters felt alive, the chemistry was deliciously painful, and the story knew exactly when to be soft and when to hit hard. That ending? Heartbreaking. Unfair. Rude. I’m still thinking about it.
I’m obsessed, emotionally compromised, and counting down the days until book two because I need answers, and I need them now.
Phenomenal writing and everything a book should be ❤️👏
This book completely wrecked me—in the best way. It was funny, sad, and packed with so much tension that I couldn’t put it down. One minute, I was giggling and kicking my feet, and the next, my heart was absolutely shattered. The emotional whiplash was real.
The characters felt alive, the chemistry was deliciously painful, and the story knew exactly when to be soft and when to hit hard. That ending? Heartbreaking. Unfair. Rude. I’m still thinking about it.
I’m obsessed, emotionally compromised, and counting down the days until book two because I need answers, and I need them now.
Phenomenal writing and everything a book should be ❤️👏
Review of advance copy received from Author
“I’m coming, little flower,” I growl into the night sky. And I swear to every god that ever existed—I will burn this entire fucking realm down if they have hurt her.
OMFGGGGG SHANNON!!!!!! I NEED BOOK 2 ASAP.
what do you get with a 7ft broody demon heir to the throne of Hell & a 21 year old woman who's life is a shit show who suffers in silence but puts on a smile for society? A marriage of convenience!
Daisys' life is nothing but chaos. All she has is her 2 best friends. When she returns home a demon is waiting, waiting to tell her that her soul has been sold to him by someone she never thought would. This is just the beginning for Daisy & Korithax.
This book was EVERYTHING & MORE.
Definitely check triggers with this. your mental health matters 🖤
Release date early April
🩸 Marriage of convenience
🩸Demon prince
🩸Curvy FMC
🩸Abandonment
🩸Mental health
🩸SA (not by MMC)
🩸Suicide attempt
🩸Alcohol abuse
🩸Depression
🩸Unaliving
🩸Twists
🩸Blood play
🩸Bondage
OMFGGGGG SHANNON!!!!!! I NEED BOOK 2 ASAP.
what do you get with a 7ft broody demon heir to the throne of Hell & a 21 year old woman who's life is a shit show who suffers in silence but puts on a smile for society? A marriage of convenience!
Daisys' life is nothing but chaos. All she has is her 2 best friends. When she returns home a demon is waiting, waiting to tell her that her soul has been sold to him by someone she never thought would. This is just the beginning for Daisy & Korithax.
This book was EVERYTHING & MORE.
Definitely check triggers with this. your mental health matters 🖤
Release date early April
🩸 Marriage of convenience
🩸Demon prince
🩸Curvy FMC
🩸Abandonment
🩸Mental health
🩸SA (not by MMC)
🩸Suicide attempt
🩸Alcohol abuse
🩸Depression
🩸Unaliving
🩸Twists
🩸Blood play
🩸Bondage
Review of advance copy received from Author
He Who Holds My Soul is a dark enemies-to-lovers romantacy with intense, emotional and physical supernatural elements written by a talented Indie author named Shannon V. Velzen, If I’m being completely transparent, I can’t actually remember signing up for the ARC but I’ve never been so F**KING thankful that I did, but also p**sed at myself at the same time lol. It didn’t necessarily feel slow paced but it didn’t come across fast paced either, it just felt steady, consistent & absolutely perfect. The spice didn’t come straight away like I was suspecting but it was constantly building, suspenseful and really fricking confusing. I instantly fell in love with both our FMC (Daisy Sandoval) a mere mortal who radiates sunshine & our MMC (Korithax) the prince of hell himself shrouded in shadows.
From the get go you can tell this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18 due to its graphic & explicit content and throughout, from violence, strong language, rape & that naughty spice that has our mouths-watering. Whenever I start a new series, I like to compare to others I’ve read to slot it into the perfect slot of what it reminds me of and this had a unique vibe, reminded me of multiple series including:
From Blood & Ash
Kingdom of the Wicked
Tragic Bonds
A Dark version of Throne of Glass.
It was like all of these books were in a why choose romances and had the ultimate baby!
I will warn you because the beautiful Shannon didn’t warn me but I suspected it was going to happen regardless lol, the cliffhanger was one of the worst I’ve ever experienced! Was it still worth reading even if my soul was ripped completely in half? Hell yes! Do I want to become a stalker & stalk the s**t out of Shannon for spoilers? F**K yes, but apparently, I wouldn’t be allowed these books in prison so I’ll restrain myself, well at least try anyway lol.
My emotions were through the roof even from the beginning when things were only starting to build, I swear my blood pressure reached a new high. I laughed, I was in complete shock, confused and even ugly cried. Spice for me was about 3 but I melted into the book like a masterpiece. Book 1 in the Fire & Silence Trilogy is truly powerful!
From the get go you can tell this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18 due to its graphic & explicit content and throughout, from violence, strong language, rape & that naughty spice that has our mouths-watering. Whenever I start a new series, I like to compare to others I’ve read to slot it into the perfect slot of what it reminds me of and this had a unique vibe, reminded me of multiple series including:
From Blood & Ash
Kingdom of the Wicked
Tragic Bonds
A Dark version of Throne of Glass.
It was like all of these books were in a why choose romances and had the ultimate baby!
I will warn you because the beautiful Shannon didn’t warn me but I suspected it was going to happen regardless lol, the cliffhanger was one of the worst I’ve ever experienced! Was it still worth reading even if my soul was ripped completely in half? Hell yes! Do I want to become a stalker & stalk the s**t out of Shannon for spoilers? F**K yes, but apparently, I wouldn’t be allowed these books in prison so I’ll restrain myself, well at least try anyway lol.
My emotions were through the roof even from the beginning when things were only starting to build, I swear my blood pressure reached a new high. I laughed, I was in complete shock, confused and even ugly cried. Spice for me was about 3 but I melted into the book like a masterpiece. Book 1 in the Fire & Silence Trilogy is truly powerful!
Review of advance copy
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I was lucky enough to be able to ARC read He who holds my soul, and what can I say? This was a 5⭐️ read for me! (Although 5 stars doesn’t seem enough!) Shannon has smashed it again with the first installment of her 3 part ‘the fire and silence’ trilogy.
This book has destroyed me (in a good way), and I am not okay - I am already DESPERATE for book 2, I have so many questions 🙈 after reading her debut book no mercy in red, I knew he who holds my soul was going to be incredible, but honestly… this book went above and beyond my expectations.
This book will have you crying, guessing, hot (and flustered) and screaming, while being completely in awe with all of the friendships surrounding Daisy (especially Talia & Ezra - because my god, every girl needs friends like those two) 🥰 The chemistry between Daisy and Korithax was unmatched and the spicy scenes? *chefs kiss*
I don’t want to give too much away!! But I will tell you this, it is a must read for any dark romance lovers who like a 7ft demon price and mortal, grumpy x sunshine, forbidden romance. Because, honestly.. wow! This was my first demon x mortal read, and i know now that it won’t be my last!
Shannon has done an amazing job with her character and realm building throughout this book, i felt like I was on the journey with Daisy and Korithax the whole way through. I can’t wait to see what comes next in this trilogy and I’m just so thankful to be given the opportunity to support and cheer her on!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I was lucky enough to be able to ARC read He who holds my soul, and what can I say? This was a 5⭐️ read for me! (Although 5 stars doesn’t seem enough!) Shannon has smashed it again with the first installment of her 3 part ‘the fire and silence’ trilogy.
This book has destroyed me (in a good way), and I am not okay - I am already DESPERATE for book 2, I have so many questions 🙈 after reading her debut book no mercy in red, I knew he who holds my soul was going to be incredible, but honestly… this book went above and beyond my expectations.
This book will have you crying, guessing, hot (and flustered) and screaming, while being completely in awe with all of the friendships surrounding Daisy (especially Talia & Ezra - because my god, every girl needs friends like those two) 🥰 The chemistry between Daisy and Korithax was unmatched and the spicy scenes? *chefs kiss*
I don’t want to give too much away!! But I will tell you this, it is a must read for any dark romance lovers who like a 7ft demon price and mortal, grumpy x sunshine, forbidden romance. Because, honestly.. wow! This was my first demon x mortal read, and i know now that it won’t be my last!
Shannon has done an amazing job with her character and realm building throughout this book, i felt like I was on the journey with Daisy and Korithax the whole way through. I can’t wait to see what comes next in this trilogy and I’m just so thankful to be given the opportunity to support and cheer her on!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I’m giving this book 6 ⭐️
The world building, the description, the detail, the poetry of the writing, there wasn’t a single part of this book I did not love.
The MMC trying to convince himself that she’s better off without him than having that final “f**k it” moment (screams and kicks feet). Him realising that being a softer version of himself isn’t weakness when taking others into account. Also did I mention that he’s a seven foot demon aka the Prince of Hell. His declarations of love are heartbreaking.
Daisy has two amazing best friends but that doesn’t stop every shit deal the world can throw at Daisy it has tenfold, no surprise then that she takes the Prince of Hell up on his offer of a marriage of convenience.
There’s so much I want to say about this book but I don’t want to spoil it. I was on the edge of my sofa for the last few chapters the tension the revelations. Only spoiler I will share is it ends on a cliffhanger whilst we wait for book two, but rest assured as someone who hates a cliffhanger this story is worth it.
One of the many favourite quotes
“A king of Hell doesn’t kneel for anyone. But for you? I’ll kneel. I’ll worship. I’ll f**king burn the realms.”
If you want to get lost in a world of magic, mythical creatures, banter with Lucifer, with grumpy/sunshine trope, plus tension and characters you’ll love this book is for you.
The world building, the description, the detail, the poetry of the writing, there wasn’t a single part of this book I did not love.
The MMC trying to convince himself that she’s better off without him than having that final “f**k it” moment (screams and kicks feet). Him realising that being a softer version of himself isn’t weakness when taking others into account. Also did I mention that he’s a seven foot demon aka the Prince of Hell. His declarations of love are heartbreaking.
Daisy has two amazing best friends but that doesn’t stop every shit deal the world can throw at Daisy it has tenfold, no surprise then that she takes the Prince of Hell up on his offer of a marriage of convenience.
There’s so much I want to say about this book but I don’t want to spoil it. I was on the edge of my sofa for the last few chapters the tension the revelations. Only spoiler I will share is it ends on a cliffhanger whilst we wait for book two, but rest assured as someone who hates a cliffhanger this story is worth it.
One of the many favourite quotes
“A king of Hell doesn’t kneel for anyone. But for you? I’ll kneel. I’ll worship. I’ll f**king burn the realms.”
If you want to get lost in a world of magic, mythical creatures, banter with Lucifer, with grumpy/sunshine trope, plus tension and characters you’ll love this book is for you.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book! eurgh obsessed
I devoured this book in just under 2 days I could not put it down!
Our ray of sunshine 🌞 and our grumpy prince of hell obsessed with them!
The yearning eurgh 🤌🤌 the spice also hits at the right time so that’s an added bonus! And when I tell you when it hits it hits 🌶️
The story is just amazing seeing both POV’s and how they are both thinking and feeling and they are both totally wrong🤣 you feel like screaming at the book🤣
The vulnerable bits, all the emotions that they go through eurgh had me HOOKED
I cried oh I cried I laughed I kicked my feet!
The banter, the sassyness, the way the whole story unfolds yes yes yes 🤌
There is some very sensitive subjects in this book but make sure you read the trigger warnings and if all is well please please please add to your tbr! These trigger warnings aren’t another trope it’s awareness and Shannon handles this amazingly even though they are dark subjects she showed how people can feel and deal with these types of traumas
I’m heartbroken and I need book 2 yesterday
✨Soul bargainings
✨7ft demon prince
✨Ancient secrets
✨Demon x Mortal
✨Grumpy x Sunshine
✨Trigger warnings (please read these)
✨Plus size FMC
✨Touch her and 💀
✨Marriage of convience
And much much more!
I devoured this book in just under 2 days I could not put it down!
Our ray of sunshine 🌞 and our grumpy prince of hell obsessed with them!
The yearning eurgh 🤌🤌 the spice also hits at the right time so that’s an added bonus! And when I tell you when it hits it hits 🌶️
The story is just amazing seeing both POV’s and how they are both thinking and feeling and they are both totally wrong🤣 you feel like screaming at the book🤣
The vulnerable bits, all the emotions that they go through eurgh had me HOOKED
I cried oh I cried I laughed I kicked my feet!
The banter, the sassyness, the way the whole story unfolds yes yes yes 🤌
There is some very sensitive subjects in this book but make sure you read the trigger warnings and if all is well please please please add to your tbr! These trigger warnings aren’t another trope it’s awareness and Shannon handles this amazingly even though they are dark subjects she showed how people can feel and deal with these types of traumas
I’m heartbroken and I need book 2 yesterday
✨Soul bargainings
✨7ft demon prince
✨Ancient secrets
✨Demon x Mortal
✨Grumpy x Sunshine
✨Trigger warnings (please read these)
✨Plus size FMC
✨Touch her and 💀
✨Marriage of convience
And much much more!
Review of advance copy received from Author
He Who Holds My Soul
I was privileged to receive this as an ARC by Shannon V.Velzen which completely blew my mind! I’ve only read a few books in this genre and I am now in dire need of more!
Daisy a curvy ray of sunshine, lights up everyone’s day. Glitter, sparkle and an upbeat attitude she wears it like armour, but even with the best armour cracks can always form and cause it to fall apart.
Daisy returns home one days to her tiny apartment to meet a 7 foot demon with the body carved by gods and the attitude of the epitome of grumpiness Korithax.
Turns out selling souls isn’t just exclusive to Lucifer and Korithax has come to make good on his deal, thrusting Daisy into new perils and dangers. Can our little flower grow and flourish or will she be shredded petal by petal.
This is a story full of world building, slow burn, love,passion,death and magic.
It had me giggling, crying, screaming and ending telling me to instantly sit in a dark room.
This is a fantasy that I am here for and need more! I related to Daisy so much her struggles, the fact she is a curvy FMC this has it all she’s real, her reactions, her pain, it all hits hard.
Do not miss out on this opportunity to enter this world you will not be disappointed.
Released April 3rd
I was privileged to receive this as an ARC by Shannon V.Velzen which completely blew my mind! I’ve only read a few books in this genre and I am now in dire need of more!
Daisy a curvy ray of sunshine, lights up everyone’s day. Glitter, sparkle and an upbeat attitude she wears it like armour, but even with the best armour cracks can always form and cause it to fall apart.
Daisy returns home one days to her tiny apartment to meet a 7 foot demon with the body carved by gods and the attitude of the epitome of grumpiness Korithax.
Turns out selling souls isn’t just exclusive to Lucifer and Korithax has come to make good on his deal, thrusting Daisy into new perils and dangers. Can our little flower grow and flourish or will she be shredded petal by petal.
This is a story full of world building, slow burn, love,passion,death and magic.
It had me giggling, crying, screaming and ending telling me to instantly sit in a dark room.
This is a fantasy that I am here for and need more! I related to Daisy so much her struggles, the fact she is a curvy FMC this has it all she’s real, her reactions, her pain, it all hits hard.
Do not miss out on this opportunity to enter this world you will not be disappointed.
Released April 3rd
February 15, 2026
I received this as an arc and really enjoyed it!
I felt for Daisy, she was flawed and human and went through so much. As a reader you start to wonder how much more she can take but honestly that’s sometimes how it is in real life. I loved that she was multifaceted and had strong friendships and they had fun personalities while being fiercely loyal.
I loved the world building and the lore, it wasn’t too overwhelming or difficult to follow and it was unique.
Kori was a great bad guy and I like that we don’t just see his emotional growth but we got to savor it a little too. That is, right up until our hearts were ripped out! The ending was just wrapping up beautifully and then… well it was a hell of a ride!
The double epilogues were fantastic and I am truly excited to read the next one.
I felt for Daisy, she was flawed and human and went through so much. As a reader you start to wonder how much more she can take but honestly that’s sometimes how it is in real life. I loved that she was multifaceted and had strong friendships and they had fun personalities while being fiercely loyal.
I loved the world building and the lore, it wasn’t too overwhelming or difficult to follow and it was unique.
Kori was a great bad guy and I like that we don’t just see his emotional growth but we got to savor it a little too. That is, right up until our hearts were ripped out! The ending was just wrapping up beautifully and then… well it was a hell of a ride!
The double epilogues were fantastic and I am truly excited to read the next one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 31, 2026
✨ ARC Review ✨
Where do I even start…
We’ve got a cute, blonde, curvy mortal girl who is sunshine in a bottle ☀️
And then there’s the 7-foot demon who gives zero fucks and just so happens to be the heir to the hellish throne 😈🔥
Expect:
🏰 Incredible world building
📖 A fantastic, gripping plot
😇😈 Goddesses & demons
✨ Magic
😰 Sexy time that will have you sweating
💔 Heartbreak
🌱 Major character growth
I don’t wanna give too much away because I refuse to spoil this for anyone. But the way both MCs grew and evolved into who they were by the end? Pretty damn phenomenal.
I cried.
I laughed.
And I absolutely loved it. 💖📚
Disclaimer: this is book 1 in the series and ends with a cliffhanger. This book is not for the weak. Check your triggers and don’t say I didn’t warn you… *evil laugh*
February 1, 2026
✨ ARC Review ✨
First off, I really enjoyed this book. I laughed a lot, there were moments I was kicking my feet screaming and I also cried…a lot!
The plot was good, I loved Daisy and Kori and seeing their relationship grow, and the world Shannon created was detailed and honestly beautiful (who’d have thought I’d ever want to go to Hell?). There are a lot of characters, and places but I didn’t feel overwhelmed with all the information despite it being detailed!
My only real critique is that the sun/sunshine references felt a little bit repetitive and could have been toned down without losing their impact. I will definitely be waiting for the next book in the Fire & Silence series, because WHAT a cliffhanger!
Thank you to Shannon V.Velzen for providing the ARC 🖤
First off, I really enjoyed this book. I laughed a lot, there were moments I was kicking my feet screaming and I also cried…a lot!
The plot was good, I loved Daisy and Kori and seeing their relationship grow, and the world Shannon created was detailed and honestly beautiful (who’d have thought I’d ever want to go to Hell?). There are a lot of characters, and places but I didn’t feel overwhelmed with all the information despite it being detailed!
My only real critique is that the sun/sunshine references felt a little bit repetitive and could have been toned down without losing their impact. I will definitely be waiting for the next book in the Fire & Silence series, because WHAT a cliffhanger!
Thank you to Shannon V.Velzen for providing the ARC 🖤
February 16, 2026
Holy fucking shit balls
Got to be a new favourite series!
Dark, action , mystery, smut
I need the next book yesterday fr
I’m literally in disbelief anxious and in shockkkk
I really don’t know what to say to not spoil shit but like starts as a normal dark fantasy romance then very quickly it’s a fucking sledgehammer to the feels and my anxiety was one of the waltzer rides at the fair
I just lovedddd it, I knew where it was going and I just had to keep reading like my life depended on it
I might at more to the review when i’m not in shock
Shannon I’ll say it again, I love you and fuck you - thank you for this ARC
Got to be a new favourite series!
Dark, action , mystery, smut
I need the next book yesterday fr
I’m literally in disbelief anxious and in shockkkk
I really don’t know what to say to not spoil shit but like starts as a normal dark fantasy romance then very quickly it’s a fucking sledgehammer to the feels and my anxiety was one of the waltzer rides at the fair
I just lovedddd it, I knew where it was going and I just had to keep reading like my life depended on it
I might at more to the review when i’m not in shock
Shannon I’ll say it again, I love you and fuck you - thank you for this ARC
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
I love how this was written. The characters being introduced and what brings them together. The slow intro into the fantasy worlds was amazing. It made it so much easier to remember and process the world building.
Daisy represents what most of us feel trying to always be happy. Korithax with his brooding and no moral compass is peek touch her and ☠️. When they finally get together and grow was epic. There were some things I saw coming, but there was some I didn’t see which shook me. The ending had me 🤯. I am still reeling. I need more.
Daisy represents what most of us feel trying to always be happy. Korithax with his brooding and no moral compass is peek touch her and ☠️. When they finally get together and grow was epic. There were some things I saw coming, but there was some I didn’t see which shook me. The ending had me 🤯. I am still reeling. I need more.
Review of advance copy
Oh my god, what a ride.
Shannon, you have torn my heart in two.
This is beautifully written full of devastation with shines of hope.
God I really got annoyed by Daisy, but the way she rose from the ashes. Beautiful. And the ending. Oh that ending. My heart broke. I fell in love with Korithax, even though he was so insufferable sometimes. But the ending tore me to shreds.
Thank you for letting me read this. It’s an easy 5 stars
Shannon, you have torn my heart in two.
This is beautifully written full of devastation with shines of hope.
God I really got annoyed by Daisy, but the way she rose from the ashes. Beautiful. And the ending. Oh that ending. My heart broke. I fell in love with Korithax, even though he was so insufferable sometimes. But the ending tore me to shreds.
Thank you for letting me read this. It’s an easy 5 stars
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy
I cannot believe what I just read... how very dare that ending?!
You will love Daisy. You will cry with her, laugh with her, love with her.
There's a lot of darkness, a lot of grief; check your triggers, our girl will suffer.
You know who else will suffer? Us. it's a lot, and though in parts some messages may feel slightly repetitive, my gosh did it grab me by the heartstrings and pull.
You will love Daisy. You will cry with her, laugh with her, love with her.
There's a lot of darkness, a lot of grief; check your triggers, our girl will suffer.
You know who else will suffer? Us. it's a lot, and though in parts some messages may feel slightly repetitive, my gosh did it grab me by the heartstrings and pull.
Review of advance copy
What can I say! Just finished reading this and it was amazing! I can’t wait for book two!! Well done Shannon I really enjoyed your book!
The story from the get go captivated me right until the end.
The story from the get go captivated me right until the end.
Review of advance copy received from Author
DEVOURED!!
Oh what a book, the yearning was soooooo good!!! The dynamic was intense and it had me on edge the whole way through… thank you for letting me read as an arc!
What. A. Book.
Oh what a book, the yearning was soooooo good!!! The dynamic was intense and it had me on edge the whole way through… thank you for letting me read as an arc!
What. A. Book.
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