Veinfire

by Sienna Rae

Nhialii was just another forgotten woman—until she was hunted, brutalized, and left for dead. But death did not claim her. Something older did. Something powerful.

Now reborn in storm and shadow, Nhialii is no longer prey. They are vengeance incarnate, and their hunt begins with the man who tried to unmake them. But they do not return alone. Forces both divine and damned stir in their wake. The Legion watches as the storm of retribution builds.

What rises from ruin is not the woman he killed—it’s the reckoning he never saw coming.

210 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication February 24, 2026

About the author

Sienna Rae currently lives on the East Coast with their husband and collection of furry creatures who may or may not be plotting something.
Armed with a neurodivergent, spicy brain, they navigate life with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and other chronic conditions, finding both refuge and rebellion in the written word.
Raised on crime shows and horror films, Sienna was drawn early to stories that linger in the dark and refuse neat conclusions. Their writing leans toward the unsettling and the unexpected—wonderfully disgusting stories with endings that don’t always let you off easy.
When not buried in a book, Sienna can be found tending to their plants, talking to weird insects, or wandering in the woods. While some people recharge in sunlight, Sienna Rae prefers the rain.

Reviews

[Kiri Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 out of 5 Stars.

Veinfire by Sienna Rae delivers a dark, atmospheric story driven by vengeance and power.

The world-building is rich and immersive, with a moody tone that draws you in early and keeps you invested. Themes of loss and retribution are handled well, giving the story genuine emotional weight, and the character dynamics are compelling—particularly the way trust, control, and consequence are explored throughout the narrative.

The plot unfolds with strong moments of intensity and intrigue. However, there were a few areas where clarity could be improved. Some sentences required me to look up specific words, as the phrasing was not always immediately clear, and in places a more straightforward sentence structure could make the story more accessible to a wider range of readers.

I was also slightly confused by a continuity detail regarding the MFC, as she appears to know the name of her murderer despite it not being clearly established that she knew him previously or that he gave his name when entering her home. This moment briefly pulled me out of the story, as it felt like a missing piece of information.

Additionally, I noticed a minor formatting issue while reading on Kindle, where some pages appeared to be duplicated (for example, two pages both labelled page 144). I am unsure whether this was a Kindle-specific issue or an error within the book itself, but it is worth noting.

Overall, Veinfire is an engaging and rewarding read with strong atmosphere and morally complex characters. If you enjoy dark fantasy with an undercurrent of simmering tension and vengeance-driven storytelling, this book is well worth picking up, just be prepared to look words up that you do not know or understand.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[David Hardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sienna Rae captivated me from the very start with their enthralling and vicious debut. When I found out they were releasing a new novel, I knew I had to have it and luckily for me, they allowed me that chance.

A multi-person view graces the fine pages of this story, that I myself was not ready for. A gripping tale that sank it’s hooks in from the very start. Character development had me feeling the emotions through words that sang with a prose of exquisite beauty, but bloody. Sienna held no punches when they wrote this story. The graphic detail allowed me to smell the faint whisps of copper as the blood flowed on page all the while the knife in my heart dug in deeper from the heart wrenching story that kept me turning page after page.

A disgustingly beautiful story that uses the gory details to accentuate the story. Maddening emotional stitches that grip your thoughts like none I have ever read before. Sienna is a top tier author who has crafted yet again another story so immersive that I found myself within the action.

Thank you Sienna for giving me the chance to ARC this amazing story that holds another key spot in my heart.

ABSOLUTELY NO AI GENERATIVE programs were utilized to create this review including, but not limited to ChatGPT.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I volunteered to arc read this book, I came in it blind. I love the author and her work, so I had the highest hopes I’d enjoy it.

What I did not expect is to be absolutely stunned and broken. Each page is written in such graphic detail, I swear you’ll feel the blood splashing on your face. Was that a spoiler? Whoopsies.

Siennas writing is immersive, dark, and will leave you needing your comfort blanket immediately! She has a talent that rivals all authors in her wording. I have never met another author that can spin a story like she does that feels like you are seeing it for real. And to me that makes for the best dark, horror books.

This book will have you screaming, crying, and begging it to not end. And once it concludes you’ll be bawling. I am glad to have been allowed to read this as an ARC and I leave this review ENTIRELY of my volition. ChatGPT was not used in the making of this review!

[Leslie Bristow · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review

Anything by Sienna Rae is an automatic read but this..... THIS.....UGH!!! She absolutely outdid herself this time! The feminine rage, the connections, the gore and emotions were so raw you were ready to fight with our FMC Nhialii. The way you're pulled in, is so visceral and real, you will forget where you are until you're forced to put the book down!