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A review by franccescareads
What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L. Woods
challenging
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
If anyone knows me, they know I love a good fantasy book with spice. I actually search for it and when I saw this book trending, everyone talking about it, I had to read it.
So let’s get right into it. The first half of the book is HARD. It’s really hard to read. Estrella is a good FMC but there’s something off about her. I still can’t quite describe it but there’s something I just don’t like.
Cael I’m is practically every girls dream. I mean come on, the guy is freaking tall, muscled, well defined (in every area) and has a God damn mouth on him. What’s not to love? And the way he does everything FOR her and would do ANYTHING for her, I’m in awe.
Again, the writing style is difficult to read. I found myself sometimes having to read the same page a few times or skimming, it’s sad but true. The world that it’s set is a bit strange but understandable (after a few reads). Every character we meet is complex, they each have strong personalities. The ending was kind of predictable but still has a bit of a shock value to it.
Having said all that, I give this a 3/3.5 ⭐️. The spice in it really is amazing. That’s why I’m giving it more cause wow, give me a Caelum.
So let’s get right into it. The first half of the book is HARD. It’s really hard to read. Estrella is a good FMC but there’s something off about her. I still can’t quite describe it but there’s something I just don’t like.
Cael I’m is practically every girls dream. I mean come on, the guy is freaking tall, muscled, well defined (in every area) and has a God damn mouth on him. What’s not to love? And the way he does everything FOR her and would do ANYTHING for her, I’m in awe.
Again, the writing style is difficult to read. I found myself sometimes having to read the same page a few times or skimming, it’s sad but true. The world that it’s set is a bit strange but understandable (after a few reads). Every character we meet is complex, they each have strong personalities. The ending was kind of predictable but still has a bit of a shock value to it.
Having said all that, I give this a 3/3.5 ⭐️. The spice in it really is amazing. That’s why I’m giving it more cause wow, give me a Caelum.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Emotional abuse
Minor: Gaslighting, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Sexism