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Don’t listen to the whispers of the woods.
Don’t trust the man cloaked in shadow.
Don’t earn the wrath of the scattered spirits.
Don’t go out after dark.
The Great Hunt begins once every fifty years and only the Champions willing to face death to shatter the curse dare to enter.
The Champions…and me.
I’m no warrior, no swordsmith, and certainly no Fae, but the forest is my only hope. To enter those trees is to walk willingly to my demise. But I need the boon the forest will grant the winner and I’m willing to risk it all for a chance at claiming it.
I just never expected to face him beneath those trees. The beast who strikes fear into the desperate people of all lands. The monster who commands the legion of Hollows and makes our plight a thousand times worse.
The Hollows are empty of all things but none are so heartless as him.
Prince Bane intends to be the death of me. But I have an oath to fulfil before I’ll let him have me. And I’ll do whatever it takes to achieve it.
I am Ferris Creed and I’m going to unite the lost spirits who once bound the wandering trees in place, return the scattered amulets to the core of its corruption, and use the winner’s boon to change my fate. Come wretchedness or torment, through trickery and deception, I will get what I came here for. And no one will stand in my way. Not even Prince Bane.
*** Hollow is a dark Romantasy from the bestselling authors of Zodiac Academy, Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. It is a heady cocktail of Summoners, seduction and spirits, set to get your heart racing and feet kicking. There will be a ruinous, black hearted love interest, a rebellious, ruthless FMC, plot twists, cliff hangers, dark humour and a healthy seasoning of make-you-blush spice. It is not for the faint of heart. All those who enter the forest are bound by its terms–will you walk willingly into the dark? ***
Don’t trust the man cloaked in shadow.
Don’t earn the wrath of the scattered spirits.
Don’t go out after dark.
The Great Hunt begins once every fifty years and only the Champions willing to face death to shatter the curse dare to enter.
The Champions…and me.
I’m no warrior, no swordsmith, and certainly no Fae, but the forest is my only hope. To enter those trees is to walk willingly to my demise. But I need the boon the forest will grant the winner and I’m willing to risk it all for a chance at claiming it.
I just never expected to face him beneath those trees. The beast who strikes fear into the desperate people of all lands. The monster who commands the legion of Hollows and makes our plight a thousand times worse.
The Hollows are empty of all things but none are so heartless as him.
Prince Bane intends to be the death of me. But I have an oath to fulfil before I’ll let him have me. And I’ll do whatever it takes to achieve it.
I am Ferris Creed and I’m going to unite the lost spirits who once bound the wandering trees in place, return the scattered amulets to the core of its corruption, and use the winner’s boon to change my fate. Come wretchedness or torment, through trickery and deception, I will get what I came here for. And no one will stand in my way. Not even Prince Bane.
*** Hollow is a dark Romantasy from the bestselling authors of Zodiac Academy, Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. It is a heady cocktail of Summoners, seduction and spirits, set to get your heart racing and feet kicking. There will be a ruinous, black hearted love interest, a rebellious, ruthless FMC, plot twists, cliff hangers, dark humour and a healthy seasoning of make-you-blush spice. It is not for the faint of heart. All those who enter the forest are bound by its terms–will you walk willingly into the dark? ***
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December 8, 2025I have a feeling this one is gna be a solid read 🤭🙂↕️
BR with Clace
(Let’s ignore the fact I have three twisted sisters books on my cr shelf 😭🤚)
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Do these women sleep 😭
(I’ll eat up anything they have to give 👹)
BR with Clace
(Let’s ignore the fact I have three twisted sisters books on my cr shelf 😭🤚)
***
Do these women sleep 😭
(I’ll eat up anything they have to give 👹)
Currently reading
December 30, 2025It's been such long since I've read a book by the twisted sisters! The cover is soo beautiful and I'm so damn excited for it + who better to read it with than the person who introduced me to them aka Iqra 🤭
December 20, 2025
I very much enjoyed this! The last book of their I read was Never Keep and it just didn’t hit for me, but this one did! Are these characters perfect? Absolutely not. But I do like them a lot regardless. And I’m hooked, will absolutely be continuing the series!
Hendrix is such an emo sad boy and Ferris has more of a backbone than I expected her to have. The next book is going to be GOOOOOOOD.
Hendrix is such an emo sad boy and Ferris has more of a backbone than I expected her to have. The next book is going to be GOOOOOOOD.
August 1, 2025
I somehow was blessed with this arc…?? HELLO? as someone who has been in a romantasy slump for months, and who didn’t even finish the zodiac academy series (I KNOW I’m sorry forgive me), I devoured this book in less than 24 hours like my life depended on it! it might be my favourite read of this entire year so far!!!! easily top 3!!!!!! truly just a masterful enemies to lovers that gave me the feeling I am constantly chasing when I pick up a romantasy. <3 the wait for the next book could honestly put me in a coma but I’ll persevere
**releases on November 18th!!**
**releases on November 18th!!**
November 28, 2025
What a start for a series …..
I decided to read this book because it’s from the same authors of Zodiac Academy. It did not disappoint.
The FMC is very strong and feisty. I adore her come backs at the MMC and how infuriating she is towards him, it was even kinda funny to me. Their banter is perfect and the tension between them is hot.
The MMC is obviously broody and mean, secretive and manipulative and most of the times an asshole …. So what’s not to like? Therefore I loved him 😂😂😂😂
The magic system is unique and you don’t have to read the Zodiac Academy nor any of their previous books in order to read this one.
I love how they start as enemies to unlike allies to lovers to enemies again…. Now I will sit and wait for the next book, but it’s all good since the cliffhanger wasn’t brutal, it leaves you wanting more but it’s not awful.
I decided to read this book because it’s from the same authors of Zodiac Academy. It did not disappoint.
The FMC is very strong and feisty. I adore her come backs at the MMC and how infuriating she is towards him, it was even kinda funny to me. Their banter is perfect and the tension between them is hot.
The MMC is obviously broody and mean, secretive and manipulative and most of the times an asshole …. So what’s not to like? Therefore I loved him 😂😂😂😂
The magic system is unique and you don’t have to read the Zodiac Academy nor any of their previous books in order to read this one.
I love how they start as enemies to unlike allies to lovers to enemies again…. Now I will sit and wait for the next book, but it’s all good since the cliffhanger wasn’t brutal, it leaves you wanting more but it’s not awful.
December 4, 2025
maybe i just have a soft spot for a cursed creeping forest >.< mini review to come soon!
♡ buddy read with my mom while i'm in michigan :]
♡ buddy read with my mom while i'm in michigan :]
December 5, 2025
4.5⭐️
🗡️ 🐉 🩵 🌬️ 🍃 ✨ 🏰
“𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙧, 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙯𝙚.”
this book started off literally so insane. the first 100 pages 🫨
dark fantasy vibes, a cursed magical forest with animal spirits, a hunt to collect amulets? yup give me moreeee
this world + magic system 🤌🏻 obsessed
the powers the fmc has UGHHH so fucking cool
speaking of, i loved our fmc and mmc. their banter and tension 🤭 kicking my feet violently
oh ferris!! such a relatable and real character. i admire her never backing down even when the odds are very against her. and hendrix hehe how i love me a broody asshole yes pls 💓
જ⁀➴ “𝖨 𝖼𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖽𝗈 𝗆𝖺𝗇𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗀𝗌 𝖺𝗍 𝖺𝗇𝗒 𝗀𝗂𝗏𝖾𝗇 𝗆𝗈𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍, 𝗅𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍𝗐𝗂𝗇𝗀. 𝖸𝗈𝗎 𝗈𝗇𝗅𝗒 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝖺𝗌𝗄 𝗆𝖾 𝗇𝗂𝖼𝖾𝗅𝗒 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖺𝗇𝗒 𝗈𝗇𝖾 𝗈𝖿 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝖽𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗆𝗌 𝗆𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝖾 𝗍𝗋𝗎𝖾.” 🫦
the chokehold this plot had on me🤏🏻 so fucking good. i will be patiently waiting for book 2!!!!!!
🗡️ 🐉 🩵 🌬️ 🍃 ✨ 🏰
“𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙧, 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙯𝙚.”
this book started off literally so insane. the first 100 pages 🫨
dark fantasy vibes, a cursed magical forest with animal spirits, a hunt to collect amulets? yup give me moreeee
this world + magic system 🤌🏻 obsessed
the powers the fmc has UGHHH so fucking cool
speaking of, i loved our fmc and mmc. their banter and tension 🤭 kicking my feet violently
oh ferris!! such a relatable and real character. i admire her never backing down even when the odds are very against her. and hendrix hehe how i love me a broody asshole yes pls 💓
જ⁀➴ “𝖨 𝖼𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖽𝗈 𝗆𝖺𝗇𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗀𝗌 𝖺𝗍 𝖺𝗇𝗒 𝗀𝗂𝗏𝖾𝗇 𝗆𝗈𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍, 𝗅𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍𝗐𝗂𝗇𝗀. 𝖸𝗈𝗎 𝗈𝗇𝗅𝗒 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝖺𝗌𝗄 𝗆𝖾 𝗇𝗂𝖼𝖾𝗅𝗒 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖺𝗇𝗒 𝗈𝗇𝖾 𝗈𝖿 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝖽𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗆𝗌 𝗆𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝖾 𝗍𝗋𝗎𝖾.” 🫦
the chokehold this plot had on me🤏🏻 so fucking good. i will be patiently waiting for book 2!!!!!!
Want to read
April 26, 2025Ok, but how am I supposed to resist that cover?! 😲😍😍
I just hope this will not end up to be another 20-something series with spinoffs, because I do not think I have the patience for that. 😅
I just hope this will not end up to be another 20-something series with spinoffs, because I do not think I have the patience for that. 😅
Want to read
January 20, 2025I wish this was a Tharix book 😔🙏🏼
Currently reading
November 25, 2025i’m so feral for this book 😭🙏
October 21, 2025
WTF BRO. This whole book was insane, from start to finish.
While I did really enjoy this book, I have qualms.
Qualm 1: the FMC could be SO clueless which drove me nuts.
Qualm 2: the magic system was a little confusing, I am
hoping book 2 clears that up.
Qualm 3: the ending was VERY abrupt, and escalated almost too quickly?? Still liked it but it was FAST!
Things I did like:
- the main characters HATED each other which I love
- the mmc was grumpy af and very broody (that’s my type)
- the plot was a really good plot
- the ending left me textbook agog
Dying for book 2, I am heartbroken lmfao 4.25 ⭐️’s!
While I did really enjoy this book, I have qualms.
Qualm 1: the FMC could be SO clueless which drove me nuts.
Qualm 2: the magic system was a little confusing, I am
hoping book 2 clears that up.
Qualm 3: the ending was VERY abrupt, and escalated almost too quickly?? Still liked it but it was FAST!
Things I did like:
- the main characters HATED each other which I love
- the mmc was grumpy af and very broody (that’s my type)
- the plot was a really good plot
- the ending left me textbook agog
Dying for book 2, I am heartbroken lmfao 4.25 ⭐️’s!
November 6, 2025
4.5⭐️
Wow this was fun 😍
Ferris has grown up in a world where a magical forest has slowly been taking over the land and killing everything in its path. Every 50 years, champions can enter the woods, to try and reunite all the spirits (which take the form of certain animals, like a phoenix, wolf, bear, serpent etc there’s 13 of them) and break the curse to save their lands. It’s giving a dark/twisted Mother Nature vibes combined with fantasy which was very different and interesting!
Ferris enters to try and find her sister who was taken by the Fae into the woods, and meets Hendrix, who she becomes tentative allies with, who she doesn’t like to try and win together, because the woods are ruthless and no one ever comes back out. Hendrix is in there for reasons of his own, he is an outcast fae with a dark past.
This was SO fun, and so unique! I loved the magic system in this, with the amulets and the spirit animals and this spooky sentient dangerous woods! I loved the enemies to lovers to enemies, and the slow burn between Ferris and Hendrix!
My ONLY complaint is that it was a little repetitive in parts and more slower paced hence why it didn’t get 5 stars but the ending what super fast paced and I cannot wait to see where the rest of this series goes 😍
Thank you Caroline & Suzanne for the arc 🫶🏽
Wow this was fun 😍
Ferris has grown up in a world where a magical forest has slowly been taking over the land and killing everything in its path. Every 50 years, champions can enter the woods, to try and reunite all the spirits (which take the form of certain animals, like a phoenix, wolf, bear, serpent etc there’s 13 of them) and break the curse to save their lands. It’s giving a dark/twisted Mother Nature vibes combined with fantasy which was very different and interesting!
Ferris enters to try and find her sister who was taken by the Fae into the woods, and meets Hendrix, who she becomes tentative allies with, who she doesn’t like to try and win together, because the woods are ruthless and no one ever comes back out. Hendrix is in there for reasons of his own, he is an outcast fae with a dark past.
This was SO fun, and so unique! I loved the magic system in this, with the amulets and the spirit animals and this spooky sentient dangerous woods! I loved the enemies to lovers to enemies, and the slow burn between Ferris and Hendrix!
My ONLY complaint is that it was a little repetitive in parts and more slower paced hence why it didn’t get 5 stars but the ending what super fast paced and I cannot wait to see where the rest of this series goes 😍
Thank you Caroline & Suzanne for the arc 🫶🏽
November 26, 2025
DNF @ 62%
I really wanted to love this book, but unfortunately, it didn’t work for me.
This was my first read by the Twisted Sisters, and my biggest struggle was the inconsistent writing styles within the same book—it kept pulling me out of the story. The forest setting and the creatures were fascinating, and honestly, that was the highlight for me.
The MMC felt too much like a stereotypical “real guy”—almost arrogant gym bro vibes—which made it hard to connect with him. The FMC was likable, but I never felt truly connected or understood her well enough. So when the intense scenes happened, I wasn’t invested in the outcome. Overall, both main characters felt flat.
The potential was definitely there, but for me, the execution missed the mark.
I really wanted to love this book, but unfortunately, it didn’t work for me.
This was my first read by the Twisted Sisters, and my biggest struggle was the inconsistent writing styles within the same book—it kept pulling me out of the story. The forest setting and the creatures were fascinating, and honestly, that was the highlight for me.
The MMC felt too much like a stereotypical “real guy”—almost arrogant gym bro vibes—which made it hard to connect with him. The FMC was likable, but I never felt truly connected or understood her well enough. So when the intense scenes happened, I wasn’t invested in the outcome. Overall, both main characters felt flat.
The potential was definitely there, but for me, the execution missed the mark.
December 1, 2025
4.25 stars
December 17, 2025
Oh I do have a love for creepy forests and love/hate relationships. Emphasis on the ‘hate’ part. And what better attitude than utter disdain/annoyance/anger-turn-desire to pair with a gothic setting?
Hollow proved to be such an entertaining read, the intense drama seeming almost comical at times, and a page turner all the time. Ferris spends 90% of this book on the run (with the most pitiful weapon, no less), and so it’s a constant go-go-go situation that continues to spiral out of control - and it makes for a great read. Combined with the constant push and pull of Ferris and Hendrix’s smart mouthed arrogance, this book is pure adrenaline in page form. I can’t wait to see where the sequel leads us!
Hollow proved to be such an entertaining read, the intense drama seeming almost comical at times, and a page turner all the time. Ferris spends 90% of this book on the run (with the most pitiful weapon, no less), and so it’s a constant go-go-go situation that continues to spiral out of control - and it makes for a great read. Combined with the constant push and pull of Ferris and Hendrix’s smart mouthed arrogance, this book is pure adrenaline in page form. I can’t wait to see where the sequel leads us!
November 25, 2025
The ingredients to a perfect dark romantasy:
1. A cursed forest
2. A brooding tall mysterious Fae with a dark past
3. A heroine whose world shifts around her as if destiny has been holding its breath, waiting for her to step into the role she was always meant to claim.
Hollow is the latest book in what I believe is god tier dark romantasy. What else would I put in that category? Books like Anathema by Keri Lake.
This was unlike anything I’ve read before. The magic system is insanely cool and unique. If you love the magic system in One Dark Window with the Providence Cards, you will deeply enjoy the magic system here. With scattered amulets that awaken animal spirits that can help or hinder your progress in the cursed woods…. Every step feels like a gamble and you feel that tension coil tighter with each chapter.
Wondering who to trust, wondering where the next betrayal is going to come from. It’s stressful but an absolutely delicious treat at the same time.
Once every 50 years… The Great Hunt begins. A chance for only the Champions willing to face death to enter the woods in hopes of shattering the curse that’s literally creeping through the world and destroying mankind.
This story has plot twists that had my stomach twisting in knots. The spice is good but in a torturous way where there’s just not enough… because… reasons…
The cliffhanger didn’t just leave me dangling… it launched me straight into orbit. I’m still floating. I’m still screaming. I’m sorry. The pain is worth it though.
"I don't fear you," she hissed, the lie so apparent it was almost
laughable.
I smiled beneath my mask, knowing she couldn't see it, but her
face paled all the same.
"Yes, you do. But not nearly enough. Because soon you will have
no greater nightmare than me, Ferris Creed."
As this world unfolds, as we learn more about the characters, it’s hard not to feel absolutely sucked in and absorbed by this place. It was so hard putting this book down and joining the real world again.
“The magic here was ancient, sentient and hauntingly intimidating.” The forest isn’t just cursed… it’s alive, aware, and watching.
This story is emotional, layered, honestly sad at times… And that ending? It flips the entire story on its head in a way that left me breathless and utterly devastated that book two isn’t already in my hands.
Don’t just run to pick this book up… climb onto a spirit dragon and fly to your nearest bookstore…
1. A cursed forest
2. A brooding tall mysterious Fae with a dark past
3. A heroine whose world shifts around her as if destiny has been holding its breath, waiting for her to step into the role she was always meant to claim.
Hollow is the latest book in what I believe is god tier dark romantasy. What else would I put in that category? Books like Anathema by Keri Lake.
This was unlike anything I’ve read before. The magic system is insanely cool and unique. If you love the magic system in One Dark Window with the Providence Cards, you will deeply enjoy the magic system here. With scattered amulets that awaken animal spirits that can help or hinder your progress in the cursed woods…. Every step feels like a gamble and you feel that tension coil tighter with each chapter.
Wondering who to trust, wondering where the next betrayal is going to come from. It’s stressful but an absolutely delicious treat at the same time.
Once every 50 years… The Great Hunt begins. A chance for only the Champions willing to face death to enter the woods in hopes of shattering the curse that’s literally creeping through the world and destroying mankind.
This story has plot twists that had my stomach twisting in knots. The spice is good but in a torturous way where there’s just not enough… because… reasons…
The cliffhanger didn’t just leave me dangling… it launched me straight into orbit. I’m still floating. I’m still screaming. I’m sorry. The pain is worth it though.
"I don't fear you," she hissed, the lie so apparent it was almost
laughable.
I smiled beneath my mask, knowing she couldn't see it, but her
face paled all the same.
"Yes, you do. But not nearly enough. Because soon you will have
no greater nightmare than me, Ferris Creed."
As this world unfolds, as we learn more about the characters, it’s hard not to feel absolutely sucked in and absorbed by this place. It was so hard putting this book down and joining the real world again.
“The magic here was ancient, sentient and hauntingly intimidating.” The forest isn’t just cursed… it’s alive, aware, and watching.
This story is emotional, layered, honestly sad at times… And that ending? It flips the entire story on its head in a way that left me breathless and utterly devastated that book two isn’t already in my hands.
Don’t just run to pick this book up… climb onto a spirit dragon and fly to your nearest bookstore…
December 26, 2025
3 ⭐️
I never thought I’d rate anything from the Twisted Sisters under 4 stars. I mean I LIKED it…but…wasn’t my fav. This FMC had the decision making skills of a box of rocks. And the romance / heat element is…well; just kinda meh. Like I’m just not buying it.
Worth a read; hoping book 2 has a redemption arc.
I never thought I’d rate anything from the Twisted Sisters under 4 stars. I mean I LIKED it…but…wasn’t my fav. This FMC had the decision making skills of a box of rocks. And the romance / heat element is…well; just kinda meh. Like I’m just not buying it.
Worth a read; hoping book 2 has a redemption arc.
November 12, 2025
this book is really different from any others by caroline peckham & susanne valenti thus far (in terms of vibe, setting, magic system, characters, etc) so i was definitely a bit caught off guard.
i thought that the hunt concept was cool, and i enjoyed the animal spirits a lot. i also appreciated that ferris didn't have to become great at fighting to be powerful in some way.
however, the characters felt extremely flat to me, especially as compared to prior books by them. i didn't latch on to either really, and that took me out of the story quite a bit. i also felt like it was a bit slow.
that being said, im still interested to see where book 2 takes us.
**thank you to the nerd fam + the authors for the ARC copy**
i thought that the hunt concept was cool, and i enjoyed the animal spirits a lot. i also appreciated that ferris didn't have to become great at fighting to be powerful in some way.
however, the characters felt extremely flat to me, especially as compared to prior books by them. i didn't latch on to either really, and that took me out of the story quite a bit. i also felt like it was a bit slow.
that being said, im still interested to see where book 2 takes us.
**thank you to the nerd fam + the authors for the ARC copy**
November 27, 2025
I was lucky enough to be blessed with an ARC for this book. 😭
I finished this in 24 hours. Spectacular. Give me 14 of them RIGHT NOW! 😱😱
I don’t know what they put in this book but i’m addicted & will force this down everyone’s throat.
I finished this in 24 hours. Spectacular. Give me 14 of them RIGHT NOW! 😱😱
I don’t know what they put in this book but i’m addicted & will force this down everyone’s throat.
December 5, 2025
Bouncing between 3 and 3.5⭐️
This book was entertaining but not super engaging to me.
I loved the beginning. It had a lot of promise. Then, towards the middle, it was just the FMC and MMC for so long that it was kind of boring. There wasn't much happening and no entertaining side characters to latch onto.
I'm a big lover of side characters and feeling immersed in a book, especially fantasy.
I want to be so intertwined with the story and characters that I'm unsure what world I belong in.
This is the same authors who pulled the most intense emotions from me while reading Zodiac Academy, so I was expecting that with this book.
I know it's the first book in the series and it's most likely going to be a long series, so I have to be patient.
This book was entertaining but not super engaging to me.
I loved the beginning. It had a lot of promise. Then, towards the middle, it was just the FMC and MMC for so long that it was kind of boring. There wasn't much happening and no entertaining side characters to latch onto.
I'm a big lover of side characters and feeling immersed in a book, especially fantasy.
I want to be so intertwined with the story and characters that I'm unsure what world I belong in.
This is the same authors who pulled the most intense emotions from me while reading Zodiac Academy, so I was expecting that with this book.
I know it's the first book in the series and it's most likely going to be a long series, so I have to be patient.
December 20, 2025
2.75 ⭐️ um, okay, I didn’t hate this, but it was a bit of a disappointment. I certainly didn’t need Hunger Games 2.0 with fae thrown into the mix, but here we are 🤷🏽♀️
My main issue was the world-building was extremely surface level, offering nothing fresh to the fantasy genre, and the plot was recycled and bland.
I mean, an FMC decides to join a dangerous game to save her sister and competes alongside a bunch of champions who’ve been training for it their whole lives … now where have I heard this story before?? District 12, is that you??? 🤔
Aside from the Taking Trees (essentially a cursed forest that consumes anything in its path), Rathian is comprised of a Fae kingdom, human cities, and the domain of the necromancer. The world seemed intriguing at first, but we never got much detail on these places after chapter 1.
That brings me to the romance—which, let’s be honest, that’s why we’re all here. 🖤 I did like Hendrix as an MMC, although his “secret” was so blatantly obvious from the outset that I wonder if the authors truly meant for it to be a big reveal.
Sadly, the enemies-to-lovers trope was executed so poorly that it’s hard to believe these are the same sisters that brought us the utter perfection that is Tory & Darius Acrux ❤️🔥
I almost laughed when Ferris, the FMC, called Hendrix a “monster of the deadliest design.” I would love to know which part made this hot fae male a monster…the part where he threw you over his massive shoulders and carted you off to an enchanted castle, fed you, clothed you, and then gave you a sexy love bite?? Come on, be serious 😂
Also, I noted others saying the writing in this was more “mature” than Zodiac Academy. If by that they mean it was devoid of all humor and entertainment value, then yeah, I guess that’s right…
This is my second attempt at reading a non-Zodiac Academy series from the twisted sisters, and once again, I’m disappointed and underwhelmed 😐
It’s just hard going from the enchanting magic of Solaria and my beloved BlueLance to this, you know? 🥲
My main issue was the world-building was extremely surface level, offering nothing fresh to the fantasy genre, and the plot was recycled and bland.
I mean, an FMC decides to join a dangerous game to save her sister and competes alongside a bunch of champions who’ve been training for it their whole lives … now where have I heard this story before?? District 12, is that you??? 🤔
Aside from the Taking Trees (essentially a cursed forest that consumes anything in its path), Rathian is comprised of a Fae kingdom, human cities, and the domain of the necromancer. The world seemed intriguing at first, but we never got much detail on these places after chapter 1.
That brings me to the romance—which, let’s be honest, that’s why we’re all here. 🖤 I did like Hendrix as an MMC, although his “secret” was so blatantly obvious from the outset that I wonder if the authors truly meant for it to be a big reveal.
Sadly, the enemies-to-lovers trope was executed so poorly that it’s hard to believe these are the same sisters that brought us the utter perfection that is Tory & Darius Acrux ❤️🔥
I almost laughed when Ferris, the FMC, called Hendrix a “monster of the deadliest design.” I would love to know which part made this hot fae male a monster…the part where he threw you over his massive shoulders and carted you off to an enchanted castle, fed you, clothed you, and then gave you a sexy love bite?? Come on, be serious 😂
Also, I noted others saying the writing in this was more “mature” than Zodiac Academy. If by that they mean it was devoid of all humor and entertainment value, then yeah, I guess that’s right…
This is my second attempt at reading a non-Zodiac Academy series from the twisted sisters, and once again, I’m disappointed and underwhelmed 😐
It’s just hard going from the enchanting magic of Solaria and my beloved BlueLance to this, you know? 🥲
December 2, 2025
This book grabbed me by the collar from page one and dragged me straight into its brutal, high-stakes world—and honestly? I loved every second. It has that addictive Hunger Games energy where survival isn’t guaranteed, loyalty is risky, and every chapter ends with you whispering, “Okay… just ONE more.”
And the enemies-to-lovers tension?? EXQUISITE. The glares, the sharp banter, the “we shouldn’t feel this but we absolutely do” moments… it’s the kind of slow-burn that makes you kick your feet because the tension is just that good. Nothing rushed, nothing forced—just two people slowly circling each other like fire and gasoline.
The characters felt real: messy, stubborn, traumatized, and reactive. No flat cardboard tropes here, just people trying to survive a world that clearly hates them. That emotional depth hit hard in all the right ways.
It’s not a perfect 5 stars because the pacing faltered a little in the middle, and a few scenes felt more chaotic than intense, but even then? I was glued to the pages. The atmosphere, the danger, the slow unraveling of trust—it all blended into something dark, addictive, and so satisfying.
The ending?? Both shocking and confusing🫣
And the enemies-to-lovers tension?? EXQUISITE. The glares, the sharp banter, the “we shouldn’t feel this but we absolutely do” moments… it’s the kind of slow-burn that makes you kick your feet because the tension is just that good. Nothing rushed, nothing forced—just two people slowly circling each other like fire and gasoline.
The characters felt real: messy, stubborn, traumatized, and reactive. No flat cardboard tropes here, just people trying to survive a world that clearly hates them. That emotional depth hit hard in all the right ways.
It’s not a perfect 5 stars because the pacing faltered a little in the middle, and a few scenes felt more chaotic than intense, but even then? I was glued to the pages. The atmosphere, the danger, the slow unraveling of trust—it all blended into something dark, addictive, and so satisfying.
The ending?? Both shocking and confusing🫣
December 12, 2025
well
i had fun
i had fun
November 26, 2025
DNFed at like 20% bc it was a thoughtless regurgitation of literally every other romantasy published this year
December 10, 2025
From the authors who brought readers the Zodiac Academy series…
Hollow was ultimately a disappointment, weighed down by its slow pacing, flat characters, and underdeveloped magic system.
The story drags from beginning to end. Around the 43% mark, I thought the plot might finally gain momentum, but I was sadly mistaken. Constant repetition and heavy-handed exposition bog down the narrative. Both the FMC and MMC continually rehash the same thoughts in their inner monologues. At times, it felt written like a Netflix movie that assumes the viewer is half-watching while scrolling their phone.
The FMC isn’t physically capable in the traditional fantasy sense and instead relies on her intelligence, which could have been refreshing, but the execution leaves her feeling one-dimensional. She also forgives and forgets the MMC’s actions far too quickly, despite how poorly he treats her throughout the book.
The MMC, frankly, is a dick. Readers who enjoy bully romances might find him appealing, but he never worked for me.
As a result, the chemistry between the FMC and MMC is nonexistent. Their connection reads more like trauma bonding brought on by their shared circumstances in the forest. Even the one spicy scene felt uncomfortable given the MMC’s behavior up to that point.
While Hollow hints at an interesting world, story, and magic system, none of it feels fully realized. I never reached a point where I truly understood or connected with the worldbuilding or the rules of its magic.
From these authors I was expecting addicting characters, magic, and drama. Unfortunately, Hollow never delivered on those expectations, leaving me more frustrated than invested.
Hollow was ultimately a disappointment, weighed down by its slow pacing, flat characters, and underdeveloped magic system.
The story drags from beginning to end. Around the 43% mark, I thought the plot might finally gain momentum, but I was sadly mistaken. Constant repetition and heavy-handed exposition bog down the narrative. Both the FMC and MMC continually rehash the same thoughts in their inner monologues. At times, it felt written like a Netflix movie that assumes the viewer is half-watching while scrolling their phone.
The FMC isn’t physically capable in the traditional fantasy sense and instead relies on her intelligence, which could have been refreshing, but the execution leaves her feeling one-dimensional. She also forgives and forgets the MMC’s actions far too quickly, despite how poorly he treats her throughout the book.
The MMC, frankly, is a dick. Readers who enjoy bully romances might find him appealing, but he never worked for me.
As a result, the chemistry between the FMC and MMC is nonexistent. Their connection reads more like trauma bonding brought on by their shared circumstances in the forest. Even the one spicy scene felt uncomfortable given the MMC’s behavior up to that point.
While Hollow hints at an interesting world, story, and magic system, none of it feels fully realized. I never reached a point where I truly understood or connected with the worldbuilding or the rules of its magic.
From these authors I was expecting addicting characters, magic, and drama. Unfortunately, Hollow never delivered on those expectations, leaving me more frustrated than invested.
December 7, 2025
3.5.
The first like 25% had me
The last like 20% also had me
The middle was kind of stagnant and I found myself kinda forcing myself to get through it. I just didn’t really connect to the characters very much which is weird for me because the twisted sisters can write the HELL out of characters. They were all kinda one dimensional. You can tell by the fact I only highlighted like 10 things in a 500+ page book (If im into it I am a HIGHLIGHTERRRRRR).
I also found the writing at times repetitive saying the same phrasing over and over within the same chapter.
However I am VERY excited for the second book. We will see how it goes.
The first like 25% had me
The last like 20% also had me
The middle was kind of stagnant and I found myself kinda forcing myself to get through it. I just didn’t really connect to the characters very much which is weird for me because the twisted sisters can write the HELL out of characters. They were all kinda one dimensional. You can tell by the fact I only highlighted like 10 things in a 500+ page book (If im into it I am a HIGHLIGHTERRRRRR).
I also found the writing at times repetitive saying the same phrasing over and over within the same chapter.
However I am VERY excited for the second book. We will see how it goes.
November 27, 2025
⭐️⭐️There is a big difference between banter and bickering. The first half of this book was nothing but bickering and fighting. So much it was annoying. No banter, no flirting just endless nagging. The concept started off cool then just dragged and dragged. I forced myself to finish.
November 13, 2025
To maybe no one's surprise, I'm obsessed with Hollow.
The Twisted Sisters are auto-buy authors for me, so I SCREAMED when I received an ARC of Hollow. It was one of my most anticipated releases of the year, and it completely lived up to my high hopes.
📖 ARC Review 📖
🗓️ Release date: November 25, 2025
What to expect:
🖤 Dark fantasy romance
🖤 1st person, dual POV
🖤 Magical competition
🖤 Enemies to reluctant allies
🖤 Fae, spirits & a cursed forest
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️
The Twisted Sisters' writing is addictive, and I love the way they build their magical worlds and develop their complex characters. I grew up watching and obsessing over Studio Ghibli movies like Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke, and the atmosphere of Hollow gave me very similar vibes (side note: this is my petition for the Twisted Sisters to parter with Studio Ghibli to do an animated film).
As expected, I adore our FMC, Ferris. She's lovable and relatable—wearing her heart on her sleeve, caring deeply for others, and remaining true to herself even when others take advantage of her kindness. Oh and of COURSE, I love our MMC. The Twisted Sisters never miss because he's a broody, protective villain. What a gift.
I'm a huge fan of enemies becoming reluctant allies (it creates the best tension), so I gobbled up this book. I need book 2 like I need air. It'd be criminal for me to rate this anything any less than 5 stars because it perfectly hit the spot for me.
A sincere thank you The Twisted Sisters and The Nerd Fam for gifting me an ARC ahead of its release.
The Twisted Sisters are auto-buy authors for me, so I SCREAMED when I received an ARC of Hollow. It was one of my most anticipated releases of the year, and it completely lived up to my high hopes.
📖 ARC Review 📖
🗓️ Release date: November 25, 2025
What to expect:
🖤 Dark fantasy romance
🖤 1st person, dual POV
🖤 Magical competition
🖤 Enemies to reluctant allies
🖤 Fae, spirits & a cursed forest
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️
The Twisted Sisters' writing is addictive, and I love the way they build their magical worlds and develop their complex characters. I grew up watching and obsessing over Studio Ghibli movies like Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke, and the atmosphere of Hollow gave me very similar vibes (side note: this is my petition for the Twisted Sisters to parter with Studio Ghibli to do an animated film).
As expected, I adore our FMC, Ferris. She's lovable and relatable—wearing her heart on her sleeve, caring deeply for others, and remaining true to herself even when others take advantage of her kindness. Oh and of COURSE, I love our MMC. The Twisted Sisters never miss because he's a broody, protective villain. What a gift.
I'm a huge fan of enemies becoming reluctant allies (it creates the best tension), so I gobbled up this book. I need book 2 like I need air. It'd be criminal for me to rate this anything any less than 5 stars because it perfectly hit the spot for me.
A sincere thank you The Twisted Sisters and The Nerd Fam for gifting me an ARC ahead of its release.
December 1, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
October 24, 2025
I GOT THE ARC FOR THIS?? Who is she?? I absolutely loved everything about the storyline and characters. The twisted sisters have done it AGAIN, and I’m not surprised. They truly never miss!! The concept behind this world was so interesting and refreshing as someone who reads a lot of fantasy romance. It took me a second to get into it, but once we were rolling, I enjoyed every chapter and moment. Prince Bane is kinda…sassy? I fell for him hard, hehe. This one is for all the animal and nature lovers. It was very much giving Mother Nature vibes and I was living for it! I had no idea where the ending was gonna take us (given that this is not a standalone), but I am so excited for where the plot is heading. THIS DOES have a true twisted sister’s cliffhanger. Again I’m not surprised…and I am indeed still recovering. 5 stars!!
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