I can see where some reviewers may have a take it or leave it opinion. I personally enjoyed it. It may not flow in some places as it should. And Neysa's sexual frustration is underwhelming. Overall, I look forward to the sequel and see if Glover can tighten up the storyline as it has so much potential. My view is to just read the book. Don't over analyze.. Special thanks to NetGalley and GenZ publishing for an giving me this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was a decent read. It has an interesting plot concept (I mean, I'm ALWAYS in the mood for a good fae fantasy), and good writing. I'm not sure why, but I did not connect with the characters very much, which made it hard to feel invested in the plot development. Overall it's a decent read, especially if you're into the fated mates trope.

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I really struggled with this one, it's very much my usual genre and being set in the North of England got me very excited and definitely piqued my interested. I unfortunately found it difficult to follow the story and found it a bit random at times, erratic even with how it jumped around. For example I had to go back and reread a section several times as I didn't understand how Neysa got to the part where they all revealed themselves. I found the history/backstory a little difficult to follow as well. The cover is stunning and it's a very intriguing idea with a great setting, just a bit too erratic and difficult to follow and therefore not for me.

I was really excited about this book and the concept seemed interesting, along with a gorgeous cover, but as hard as I tried, I just didn’t enjoy this book. It might just be that the writing style wasn’t for me, but I found the story extremely difficult to follow and a little erratic at times.

There were many events that happened that just didn’t seem to follow the timeline or have any real prompting. For example, when the trio unveiled who they really are, it seemed very early on in the sorry and a little random.

The romance also seemed strange and while I LOVE romance, it just didn’t seem to fit what was going on. Romantic scenes were just sort of thrown in randomly.

Unfortunately I am giving this book 1.5 stars.

An ARC of this book was provided to me by NetGalley and the author. This in no way effected my review.

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I just couldn't get into this book, it just didn't grab me like I need a book to do.

A story that SJM fans will likely enjoy. This is a modern Fae tale, <spoiler>initially</spoiler> set in the real world, with an age appropriate protagonist - 31 years is almost enough to make a 270 year age gap between the love interests seem inconsequential!
The intelligence and life experience Neysa - the protagonist - had made her relatively likeable; though I must be honest, I usually tend to not enjoy reading about stocks in fantasy novels (let none say she's not a hashtag girlboss).
Though the worldbuilding was certainly detailed, I found the plot often progressed in leaps and bounds, and it was somewhat difficult to keep up. This book had potential. However, run-on exposition often detracted from the reading experience. Clauses seemed to continue on without any real divide, which often left me stranded in the middle of a paragraph, trying to catch my breath (metaphorically speaking).
I hated the ending of this. It left me hanging in less of a shocking way, and more of a mid-paragraph "have I misplaced a final chapter" kind of way. Aside from that, though, the last quarter of the book was relatively enjoyable; the characters seemed much more comfortable after changing settings..
Overall, an alright read: I must admit that once I got into the flow of it, I did stay up embarrassingly late reading until the end.

I loved the premise of the story and thought that the fae world, the use of crystals, the lore and history were all interesting and well-developed. Unfortunately, the pacing is uneven – the start of the story is very slow and so detailed that it feels like a bit of an info dump, and other parts of the story feel choppy and hard to follow. The pacing picks up in the second half of the book and has more action, which I liked.

Neysa, the protagonist, is a 35-year-old, who recently lost her father and got divorced. She is struggling in life and decides to move to a small town to start over. There she makes friends with three cousins and becomes involved in protecting and saving the fae realm. I wish Neysa was more developed, as I didn’t really understand her character. Even though she in her mid-thirties, she acts so immature at times. She has the potential to be a really well-layered and dynamic character. Other characters felt flat as well, and I wish they were a bit more fleshed out.

Overall, this story just wasn’t for me but I am thankful to Gen Z Publishing, the author, and NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

I have to say, this book really surprised me! I am very particular about my fantasy novels and have an extremely small list of favorite authors in this genre, but Jessica Grewe Glover has made the list with this book. It opened on a bit of a sad note, as the main character, Neysa, was describing the grief that brought her to the small coastal village of Barlow Combe in England. For this reason, I found myself doubting if I would enjoy the rest of the book. However, my initial impression could not be more wrong! This book was well-written and world-building, on point. It exceeded my expectations with every chapter!

The author did an amazing job of portraying the main character in such a manner that made her extremely relatable, yet intriguing. Her backstory gave depth to her character and disposition as well as helped the reader better understand her motivations. The supporting cast was crucial to the story. They helped Neysa along the way as well as taught her about love, friendship, and family.

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good fantasy novel that is packed with intrigue and sprinkled with steam. The story takes you on a grand adventure throughout Europe and into the fae realm of Aoifsing. It is fast-paced, action-packed and will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire way! I cannot wait to see what happens next for Neysa!

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This read was not what I thought it would be. I got to chapter 4 and just couldn't see the point in continuing. The characters weren't engaging. The the type jumping at the start of random secentences drove me nuts.

This one reminds me of a book that needs just a bit more fleshing out. It has the right pieces for a memorable experience, but it’s just not there yet.

Thank you to Netgalley and GenZ Publishing for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Another Beast's Skin by Jessika Grewe Grovel was an interesting fantasy romance. It followed Neysa who moves to coastal England following a divorce and the death of her father. She quickly befriends Corra, Silas, and Cade and learns they are from a Fae realm. The Veil between the realms is failing because the crystals that kept it secure went missing, Neysa and her friend's journey to find the crystals and repair the Veil.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and the use of the crystals was an interesting concept. It had a really fun world-building and magic system however the world-building was interesting all though at times a little confusing. I found the first portion of the book to be a little bit of an information overload that had me skimming over things. However, the second half of the book really picked up in the action. Admittedly, I am confused by the ending, and a few things went unexplained, but I hope this will be clarified in a sequel and thank god the ending wasn't a devastating cliff-hanger (I've had enough of those lately!).

The main character, Neysa, was a decent protagonist however throughout the book it felt like she was younger than her mid-thirties. It felt like she could have easily been in her early twenties. She has a job but never seems to be working, and generally behaves similarly to protagonists in YA or NA stories who are 18 - 22 years old. The other characters were also enjoyable to read however, there were 2 chapters at the beginning where it jumped to their point of views which just felt a little out of place? Like that scene could have been done just from Neysa's point of view, although I understand the author probably wanted readers to better understand the characters' emotions and thoughts, which is why she probably used their POVs.

The story does have a little bit of a love triangle in it however it refreshingly wasn't dramatized, it didn't take up the whole book. In fact, it was resolved quite quickly. It was barely even a love triangle, more just the acknowledgment of someone else's feelings towards her.

It was a very good read, one that I can see myself rereading in the future and recommending to people who like Fae Romance stories. I am very glad to have gotten the chance to read this.

I like the premise, but twas disappointed by this book. I enjoyed the bedtime story Neysa's dad told her. After a good start, the pacing was too slow. Some parts are very confusing and it is hard to follow what is going on. I didn't feel a connection with any of the characters. Neysa is 35, but acts like a teenager. I didn't like the romance in the book. It was cringe worthy. I like the magic system and that fae are involved. This book was a bit boring, so I won't continue the series.

The first in a series, Another Beast’s Skin, prepares the readers for what is sure to be an epic adventure. It’s got feuding families, fae, a love triangle, and crystals...lots of crystals. What more could you ask for?

This is one of the few books where I enjoyed the plot and overall storyline way more than I liked the characters. For me, that is highly unusual. The characters typically make or break a book for me, so for that reason, I’ll start with the characters.

Neysa is a 35 year old, recently divorced woman on a mission to come to terms with the mess of her life. The issue is that she wasn’t a very dynamic character. She rents a cottage on the coast of England and meets twins and their cousin, and within just a few days of knowing them, the family drops some earth shattering news on her. Neysa? She’s basically like, that’s cool. Really? And she is like that throughout the entire book when she learns new things about herself and her family. I felt that she was just a little one-dimensional, but I didn’t hate her. She definitely has some redeeming qualities. She does have the stubbornness that seems to be required in becoming a successful heroine in a fantasy. She’s just extremely nonchalant about pretty much everything.

The Twins, Corra and Silas, and their cousin Cade aren’t necessarily that much better However, Corra and Silas are probably my favorite characters, well, in addition to Reynard, Cade’s dead wife’s brother. Corra and Silas just have more personality and flare. They add an element to the story that Cade and Neysa just can’t deliver on their own. Reynard, though, now he’s interesting. He’s the one full of surprises, the unexpected twists tend to involve this arrow shooting fae. I’m eager to see how his storyline plays out as the series continues.

Glover does a nice job developing the world. There’s enough description to picture some of the little villages and the coasts. I feel that this is an important aspect in writing a fantasy novel. If you can’t build a fantastical world, you are just left with a version of our world on steroids. There is still room for more building, so again, I am interested to see how it is all expanded upon in the next book.

The plot itself works for me. It moves and progresses and evolves. There are numerous diversions and journeys and complications that pull you in. I really did want to see what was going to happen next. The little side journeys they go on add a nice change of scenery. I’m always a big fan of books where they don’t stay in the same place the entire time. But there were also times where things were rushed or didn’t make sense.

For example, the whole love triangle, relationship situation. It was just weird. I never fully believed it. Again, I didn’t mind it and it was natural that there be a relationship there, but because the characters involved didn’t completely mesmerize me, the relationship didn’t either. I honestly wish that Neysa made a different choice.

My big question mark comes with the end of the book. I’m still a little confused as to what exactly happened. The “beasties” are slightly weird from the first time they were mentioned. Like, what are they? Where did they come from? There just isn’t a whole lot of explanation and clarity on what appears to be a pretty significant aspect of the story. Now, I’m sure that there will be answers in book two, so I’ll just have to wait and hope the answers and clarifications come.

Overall, it was an easy read and I enjoyed it. It was different from some of the other recent fantasies that I have read, so I appreciated that. I mean, who doesn’t like some good old sword fighting?. I just wish that there was a little more depth to the characters and more explanation and clarity regarding some of the events and the whys behind them. I understand the conflict with the Elders, but I still don’t fully understand the why's and how's of how it all came to be the way it is. However, the plot and some of the side characters are intriguing enough to pull you along and keep you reading. I am interested to see what ends up happening with Annelise. At the end of the day, I would recommend Another Beast’s Skin if you enjoy a good fantasy read. I enjoyed it enough to know that I will read book 2 when it comes out. Mark your calendars, this book is released on November 2!

Rating 3.5/5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Gen Z Publishing for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

What just happened. Where do I begin, I love the stages the author takes us on. Their is definitely a lot to unfold, the mysteries, secrets and truths. All seems to flow as the story is being told, which Is done with little effort. The characters themselves are so intriguing and carry this tale foreword. Their is no lead it’s more like a family journey working together to better their realm. Along the way they find happiness, love, enemies and friendships. I do believe that this book should have been broken into the segmented parts. Aside from that I can’t say too much other than I love everything about this book. I only hope that this is not the only book, cause the cliffhanger is shocking.

an unfortunate dnf. just didn't hold my attention at all. i don't want to force myself to read this one. also reads very choppy, it doesn't flow at all.

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This one was high fantasy and definitely high pace I enjoyed it immensely.

I have never read a fae genre story before, so Another Beast's Skin was a new experience and a fun read! Neysa is a perfect character to undergo the challenges she faces in the plot. Having been hit by both a recent divorce and the death of her father, she is in an emotionally vulnerable state and trying to rediscover who she is, something many of us can relate to. In Another Beast's Skin, her experience of moving forward from her torrential emotional state is told in a fantastic allegory that combines the real world and a fae kingdom in an action-packed story. I appreciated that 35-year-old Neysa is able to enjoy casual, steamy relations without getting hung-up about it, even if those around her do. The romance was spicy with an enemies-to-lovers vibe. I also thought Glover's ability to describe natural settings in particular was beautiful. Overall, Another Beast's Skin is a fun foray into the world of fae, blending romance, action, and magic with an anchor in the real world--though I was happy to leave for a little while and roam Aiofsing instead!

I have received this ARC from the Publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really liked this book.
I loved the world building. It was written in a way that I could picture this world in my imagination and I loved it.

The first couple of chapters were a bit slow for me, but after the first chapters it gets better.
I liked that the main character was older then in most of the Fae/ romantic stories.
I would like to have seen more of an adult in her. Although her age is 35, it didn't seem like she was.
I also would've liked to see more of the personal developments of the characters. That would made the story even better in mine opnion.

I liked the writing style of Glover.
You could really see how Neysa is as a person. Her thoughts and memories of the past gave the readers a look into her mind. I really liked that.
What I personally didn't liked about the writing style, was the amount of cursing. That was too much for me.

Overall I liked this story and I can't wait to read the second book.
I hope we see more of the personal developments of the characters in the second book.

This book had so much potential, it hurts me to write a review such as this. I coud not finish this book and gave up at around 40%.

I very much liked the blurb and the idea of the plot, and the cover! But when it came to execution it miserably failed for me.
The main character is over 30 yet acts as if she's a teen. All the other characters were flat (too), without any depth. I could not find one I would root for, care about what happened to him/her.

As much as I enjoy given background infos, having almost everything dumped on the reader the first third of the book might not be the best choice to keep us invested. As is jumping between scenes without any smooth transitions or explanations. The plot and actions are a disorganized mess. The romance is well......childish at best from a 30 something years old.

I also didn't quite understand the writing choice where strangers befriend someone in seconds and in no time tell her ALL of their secrets. Does this ever happen?

The story is not a lost cause but I believe almost all of this book would have to rewritten, with the thought of the targeted audience in mind, to make it work.

I love the cover but I really don't want to judge a book by it's cover. From the beginning I knew I'd have issues with the writing as it did not draw me in enough. I really has hopes for it as the fantasy elements and premise was intriguing.