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A review by roseice
Veiled Rose by Anne Elisabeth Stengl
3.0
I think I would have enjoyed this book more if I hadn't read it directly after Heartless; the injected idea of this allegorical series is, overall, too much the same. Even still, I very much enjoyed this book. The middle had some dragging, awkward and extremely vague points in the story. (Though they did enhance its fantastic element.) For example, when Rose Red wanders the Netherworld. The beautiful fog of Stengl's writing was too thick; at times, distracting, and a fog deeper than could hold my attention.
Also, I believe one would gain to be informed this is a series that should be read in order. That they don't number the books is frustrating. Who would know to care for Una if they'd not read Heartless? And the whole Parumvir segment near the end would seem a pointless introduction.
All the same, this is an excellent fantasy read, and I will certainly go on to read Moonblood. Stengl is an outstanding author.
Also, I believe one would gain to be informed this is a series that should be read in order. That they don't number the books is frustrating. Who would know to care for Una if they'd not read Heartless? And the whole Parumvir segment near the end would seem a pointless introduction.
All the same, this is an excellent fantasy read, and I will certainly go on to read Moonblood. Stengl is an outstanding author.