Heir to the Hollow: The Hollowblood Chronicles

by Jessica Lea

While searching for clues as to her mother’s disappearance. Seraphina Lachlan uncovered a hidden file marked ERASED. What she finds pulls her into a world of ancient legacies.

Nikolai Duskovar, son of the vampire king, was sent to watch her. He is both her fiercest protector and her greatest risk. Every step closer to him pulls Sera deeper into the court's ruthless games, where trust can cost her, her life.

Silas, the man who walks her dreams. A guardian with a forgotten past, tethered to the Hollow Veil. He knows truths Sera cannot remember. His presence ignites what fate began long ago, a pull that binds the three of them.

As desire tangles with destiny, Sera must choose whom to trust and confront the force that erased her family.

373 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication January 20, 2026

Reviews

[Nimra Iqbal · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Heir to the Hollow completely pulled me into its world from the very first chapter!
This book is such a rich blend of dark romantasy, supernatural intrigue, and fated bonds with enough mystery and emotion to keep you hooked all the way through. 

Seraphina Lachlan is such a compelling main character — smart, determined, and brave in the face of secrets that have shaped her whole life. Her journey searching for answers about her mother’s disappearance drew me in immediately, and I loved how her path gradually unfolded into something far bigger and more dangerous than she ever expected. 

The dynamics between Seraphina, Nikolai Duskovar, the vampire king’s son sent to watch her, and Silas the mysterious guardian who walks in her dreams were so intense and layered. There’s passion, tension, and that pull of destiny that made me feel their connection — plus all the underlying secrets that keep you guessing who she can trust. 

If you love romantasy with fated bonds, supernatural politics, and slow‑burn love triangles, this novel delivers. It balances the emotional arc with enough mystery that I was turning pages to see what would happen next. I’m already eager for the next installment in The Hollowblood Chronicles! 

Highly recommended for readers who enjoy dark fantasy romance with deep worldbuilding and characters you can root for. 💜

[Erin Masura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolute masterpiece and holy emotional roller coaster. From the first page I was sucked into the story and didn’t want to stop reading. The world building, magic, lore, erased and found memories, familiars(who doesn’t love a good familiar), the supernatural, soul bounds/mates, is top tier and had me lost for words. The secrets and lies kept from Sera by those closest to her had me wanting to slap the characters when they used the it’s for your protection speech to justify their actions. Sera started off a little unsure of herself but man did she blossom into a truly magical, strong, capable badass FMC that we all love. Nikolai one of the MMC is death to all except those he loves. Silas another MMC is the man and his nickname for the fmc had me grinning every time he said it. The way they support each other and love each other through everything is beautiful to watch unfold. Lots of twists and turns in this book. The spicy scenes were perfection and don’t take away from the plot.
The author’s words come to life on the page and I need a few moments to recover after finishing it. If you love The Legacy Series and supernatural you will love this book even more! If I could leave more than 5 stars I would. Thank you Jessica Lea for this wonderful book and allowing me an ARC copy.

[Bari Mariani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tropes
MMF
Fated mates
Mysteries and secrets
Protective MMCs

Thank you to @fableandfernlitco for the eARC of this book!

From the moment I read the blurb I was intrigued with the mysteries surrounding Sera our FMC, and the hidden realm called the Hollow Veil. Unlike most Romantasy novels I have read, I really liked that this one took place in our human world while still having a gothic/magical feel to it. We follow Sera as she tries to find her missing mother which leads her on a journey filled with secrets, erased memories, and powers she didn’t know she had.

My only critique is that I found myself slightly confused when the author would go from dreams to reality. I felt myself having to read passages over a couple of times to truly understand what was happening.


Our characters ❤️The poetic one. The cursed heiress. And the heart.

Why have 1 fated mate when you can have 2? Did I mention that one’s a vampire (Nik) and the other is a literal SHADOW DADDY (Silas)! The bond between these three is just heartbreakingly beautiful and perfect! But that ending…. Jessica Lea has some explaining to do!

I am interested to see where this series goes and will continue to support this Indie Author!

[Kailey Boyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was pulled into this book and its exceptional world from the first couple of pages. It is fast-paced and engaging. The lore attached to the story was well-explained and different from any I have read before. There is a unique combination of supernatural beings, from vampires to fae, familiars, and a supernatural governing body that is shrouded in mystery. I was immediately emotionally invested in the FMC and the mystery surrounding her missing mother. Her character's journey and transformation from battling anxiety to finding her own power were absolutely beautiful. I loved the MMC’s in the story. They are both mysterious and completely invested in our FMC and their group’s world-transcending bond. If you love multiple MMC’s,soul-bonds/mates, and touch her and die tropes, this book is for you! The ending left me on the edge of my seat, and I can’t wait to see what comes next for these characters!

[Laura Sienna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heir to the Hollow is a darkly immersive romantasy that blends gothic atmosphere, supernatural intrigue, and emotionally charged relationships with confident worldbuilding. Jessica Lea creates a vivid divide between the familiar world and the Hollow Veil, balancing danger, desire, and destiny with ease.

Seraphina Lachlan’s journey from anxiety and loss to awakening power is compelling and emotionally grounded, while the romantic tension between Nik and Silas adds depth rather than distraction. The novel leans into shadowy fantasy and psychological stakes, delivering a fast-paced, unsettling conclusion that lingers long after the final page.

A strong opening to a series, this book will especially appeal to readers who enjoy dark romance, layered magic systems, and morally complex characters.

[Nessie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy moly hold onto your hats everyone and get ready for an amazing ride! If you like why choose with some sword crossing this is your book.
When our female main character Sera finds herself face to face with a forgotten childhood friend, she’s faced with forgotten memories and a sudden annoyance with Nik.
Nik when he see Sera everything clicks into place for him. There’s not a place he wouldn’t go or a person he wouldn’t kill to protect what’s his.
While in the Hallow Silas finds himself in an interesting position. Feeling the pull towards Sera and Nik, Silas reaches them in their dreams. He’s there when they need him most both consciously and subconsciously.
This book has everything you love in a romantasy and crave with a shadow daddy. Be ready to drop everything and binge read this book!

Shadow daddy✔️
Vampire lover✔️
Bad ass FMC ✔️

[Melanie Watts · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I started this book it was so interesting and I was here for it. Seraphina has problems with her memory her whole life. She has forgotten her past and when she see’s Nikolai she recognizes him, but can’t remember him.
Such a good beginning and until the middle of the book I was so in it. The book starts getting too many complicated problems back to back. I really want to give this a higher rating. I am giving it a 3.5 stars rating but Goodreads doesn’t to half’s. 2 chili peppers.

[Adara Darnell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was full of twists and turns and definitely got under your skin. I couldn’t guess what would happen next. We have 2 morally gray men, and the boyfriends are boyfriends 👀😂. Overall I enjoyed it and will read book 2!

[Mikayla Colston · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book! I have a love hate relationship with the cliffhanger ending, only because I want there to be more! If you're a romantasy reader then you should definitely check this book out!