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A review by justagrlandherdog
What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L. Woods
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I had the highest hopes for this book. And honestly I made it through most of the book enjoying it. But once the two mains really started to explore their relationship it went down hill so fast. I don’t mind possessive men but Caelum was just toxic in a bad way. And Estrella hates the idea of any man thinking she’s anything beyond a plaything but she has no personality beyond that. She holds Caelum to such a high standard of morals but will turn around and do the exact thing she condemns him for just to be with him. I honestly just wanted it to end by the time I hit 75%. And the “twist” wasn’t so shocking.
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent