What Lies Beyond the Veil
Ratings27
Average rating3.3
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Ratings27
Average rating3.3
Once, we'd worshipped them as Gods. For nearly 400 years, the Veil has protected us from the Fae of Alfheimr. In their absence, our lives have shifted from decadence and sin to survival and virtue under the guidance of the New Gods. I've spent my entire life tending to the gardens next to the boundary between our worlds, drawn to the shimmering magic like a moth to the flame. Then, we died on their swords. All of that changes the day the Veil shatters, unleashing the fae upon our world once again. The magic of faerie marks those of us they mean to take, but the Mist Guard protecting Nothrek will kill us all before they let the fae have us. There's no choice but to flee everything I've ever known, not if I want to live to see my twenty-first birthday as a free woman. Now, they'll claim what's theirs. But before they capture me, Caelum saves me from the Wild Hunt. Fae-marked and on the run, he is able to fight back in ways I only dream of. From tentative alliance to all-consuming passion, our bond strengthens as the fae close in and evil lurks ever nearer. With my life on the line, he is everything I shouldn't dare to want and a distraction I can't afford. I can't seem to stay away, not even with something greater on the line. My heart. Author's Note: This book is intended for readers who are 18 and older. It contains mature language, graphic violence, and explicit content with darker elements. This is book one in a series and ends in a cliffhanger.
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I was intrigued by this book but it left so much to be desired. It took until 30% in for the synopsis to even happen which is insane. I shouldn't have to read that far just for the premise to be set up. There was also major instalove that did not work for me based on the society in this book. I didn't even get far enough to really meet any fae which was disappointing.
I tried reading it but honestly, this book feel like a lower quality From Blood and Ash fanfic. At least in the beginning. I didn't get past the first 3 chapters.
This was just bad. The writing was bad. There were elements of this story that was too similar to other popular books. There was no plot. Just bad!
Another reviewer said it best. This is dark romance fantasy fae trash (in the best way).
The split between fantasy and romance is almost 50/50. A lot of typical fae themes but with key plot points that felt unique compared to other series. The twist at the end wasn't a surprise, I felt it was telegraphed pretty early on but that didn't take away my enjoyment of reading it.
Caelum and Estrella as characters don't have a lot of depth but the banter between them is fun. The most interesting thing about Estrella is the fact that she's marked. Caelum's personality is 90% being protective over Estrella, but those are my favorite moments in a romance so I didn't mind.
With the amount of fantasy books available you are going to have common themes between them, especially when set in a world with fae. This had enough differences that it feels like a different story.
The pacing is good. The cliffhanger is enough to keep me interested in reading the next book when it comes out, but not so big that I'm frustrated with the wait time.
Easy, fun read. Would recommend.
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