This book had me on the edge of my seat. It was very interesting. Definitely a good start to a series. The cliffhanger at the end of the book left me wanting more. I didn't want to stop reading!

This isn’t my normal read but wow have I been missing out
I really really enjoyed it I loved the under water fae such a unique story.
I was truly mesmerised by the whole book the characters the places it was so creative and my imagination was going wild.
Love it completely

I love romantasy and I love fae and atlantis. So I actually enjoyed reading this book. I loved the charcters, the setting and the plot!

I loved every part of this book. It's packed with beauty, emotion, humor, action, and more. Following Ash's journey was a delight, especially with its unique twist on fae stories. The characters are beautifully written and relatable. This is the perfect beach read!

"The Veiled Heir" introduces Asherah Delmar, whose life turns upside down when her mother is murdered, revealing Asherah as the heir to Atlantis. Fleeing from assassins, she discovers a hidden world of Water Fae and must embrace her new powers while navigating political intrigue and a passionate romance with Draevyn Eliron, Commander of the Guardians. With rebels and council members opposing her, Asherah must fight for the future of humanity.

From beginning to end, this book captivated me. It's filled with emotion, humor, and excitement, making it a truly engaging read. I especially enjoyed the rich world-building and the intricate political plot. While the romance adds spice, the story itself is compelling and promises more to come in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book. "The Veiled Heir" by S. T. Fernandez shows promise with its intriguing premise but ultimately falls short in several key areas. The novel begins with a rushed start that left me grappling to keep up, lacking the gradual immersion necessary for a fantasy setting. The absence of adequate world-building further hindered my ability to fully engage with the story, as crucial details about the setting and its dynamics were glossed over or dumped in awkwardly.

One of the book's notable challenges is the overwhelming amount of character dialogue, which often felt excessive and contributed to a choppy, disjointed reading experience. This issue, coupled with a storyline that didn’t feel particularly original and leaned heavily towards a young adult demographic, resulted in a narrative that felt underdeveloped.

While attempts were made to introduce the reader to a new world, the execution felt more like sporadic info-dumping rather than cohesive world-building. This approach failed to provide a solid foundation for the story's events and left many elements feeling disconnected and arbitrary.

Moreover, the main character's quick acceptance of life-altering revelations and her inexplicable knowledge about a supposedly unfamiliar world were difficult to reconcile. This lack of natural progression in character development and world discovery detracted from the overall believability of the narrative.

In summary, "The Veiled Heir" may appeal to readers seeking a less demanding fantasy read, perhaps those new to the genre or looking for lighter fare. However, for those who appreciate a richly developed and immersive fantasy world with well-rounded characters, this novel may not satisfy expectations. It’s clear that while there are elements of potential within Fernandez's storytelling, the execution falls short of delivering a truly engaging and cohesive narrative.

Whoa. That was a 'wet' book. HE HE.

I really enjoyed the growth the MC had in this book. Forced circumstances but they learned and overcame many difficult situations.

The author did an amazing job of getting me to LOATHE one specific character..... I am still angry about this person. PERIOD.

I am looking forward to the next book.... talk about a freaking cliffhanger.

This was an enjoyable read, but I feel like I am also a sucker for anything fantasy. The writing just missed it's mark, while it had adult content, it seemed "childish" with it's plot and simple writing. I can't quite put my finger on it, even the parts that should have been intense (such as the fighting) it just fell flat. Yet I still am looking forward to reading the second book in the series. So it wasn't a complete fail!

Really more like a 3.5/5 for me. I really enjoyed the overall story and it felt like a unique take on fae and Atlantis which was a nice change of pace. I felt like the bond between the main characters was a bit rushed and was very obvious as soon as the male love interest first appeared on page. I also struggled a bit with the combination of modern lingo mixed with older lingo. Lots of cute nods to romance readers - I’m talking to you Fae Flings! Also there were a lot of side characters I really enjoyed and would love to get more of like Lux. I think this author will grow and have an even better sequel which I look forward to reading!

Thank you NetGalley, Azalea Press, and S.T. Fernandez for the free ARC.
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The Veiled Heir was such a fun and captivating read. It was everything that you want in a fantasy book - political upheaval, mystical forces, secrets, strong characters, tension. When you're a kid, you hear the stories of Atlantis and you watch mermaid shows & it's all fun & exciting. This book was the adult version of that and I really enjoyed reading it. The world building throughout the story was done really well. The author gave a great description of a universe that's both ancient and current/fresh. The ending was the perfect cliffhanger to set up a second book. I can't wait to read what happens next!

I love the plot of this book. I have not seen many books which have chosen to tell a story like this and I love it - it's great and the characters suck you into the story right away. Fantastic summer read!

I didn't fall into the story straight from the first page but chapter after chapter I couldn't stop reading... enjoying greatly the story as it flew at a quite fast pace. I felt the writing was "hesitant" at the beginning but more and more fluid until a great ending! What a cliffhanger! Now I just can't wait for the second book to be published to discover what will happen now!

Synopsis: A girl living in Florida with an affinity to the water finds out after her mother’s death that she is actually the heir to the lost underwater kingdom of Atlantis.
Pros/cons: This started out SO good and fizzled so fast. By 40% I was totally bored and had to skim to finish. I think it lost me for good when the “scaled water faes” described they do it through their “cock pocket.” Yep, I’ll see myself out on that note.
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Thank you NetGalley for the arc! Better luck next time!

Thank you to S.T. Fernandez and NetGalley for the eARC of this book!

This book was such a fun and exciting summer read for me! It has everything:

🧝‍♀️ Elemental Fae
🔱 Atlantis retelling
🦈 Guardian sharks
👑 Royal secrets
❤️‍🔥 Fated mates
🫂 Found family
🌶️ Spiceeee

I really enjoyed Asherah’s story and watching her grow through her grief and challenges she faces as heir to the Atlantis throne. Draevyn is a fantastic co-lead to Ash and so down bad for her lol. We love a male who knows what he wants 🥵

This book had me experiencing all five senses as I read (which is the best thing an author can do for me!) — I felt like I was actually there at points. The visuals and world-building were so fun and thorough throughout!

Lastly, can we talk about the plot twists and multiple revelations throughout the book?! Definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. The Veiled Heir ends on a cliffhanger but I feel okay with it and will definitely be reading the next book!

Do yourself a favor and read this book by the pool/beach with a fruity drink in hand — immaculate vibes that you’ll thank me for later. 🏝️🍹

Unfortunately I did DNF this book at 55%.

I think that the plot is absolutely amazing and the premise of the story had so much potential. I see other reviews saying that the ending is absolutely amazing, but unfortunately I couldn’t keep reading to get to that point.

The book started off so strong , if a little bit fast paced, with one thing happening right after another. It gave mystery and intrigue, followed closely by trauma to our FMC that throws her into a quite literal fish out of water situation. Unfortunately, that’s where everything stalls. From 15% - 54% not much happens. It read like a lot of filler information and world building being provided by way of “classes” and study sessions as our FMC learns about her new world. It was a nosedive from fast paced to slow paced and it felt off.

Even the romance situation between our FMC and our MMC wasn’t enough to save it for me. The romance was a bit of a slow burn and that along with the slower pace, it was a bit of a disappointment.

I hope that this books finds it’s audience, but I don’t feel like that’s me.

This book was a delightful surprise! Having never explored literature about Atlantis, it provided a wonderful introduction to the genre. It's highly recommended for fans of the following themes:
- Fated Mates
- Spice
- Battling Realms


Special thanks to S.T. Fernandez, and NetGalley for providing an advanced reader copy (ARC).

The veiled heir

This story has some wonderful elements for a romance, fantasy, and adventure novel. I loved the romance between our FMC and MMC. They just blended into that love so beautifully. The author did a really nice job of setting the stones of their relationship.
The 🌶️spice🌶️ once it starts continues pretty steadily throughout the rest of the book for those who love spice! I enjoyed the detailed descriptions of the world, the layers of history that Asherah learned, and the dedication to detail for the world building. We got to see lots of landscapes and ways these people lived/thrived.
Draevyn is dreamy, protective, and loyal to his kingdom/queen. Loved the fierceness of his character!
If you’re looking for:
🔱elemental fae
🔱fated mates
🔱he falls first
🔱atlantis retelling
🔱battling realms
🔱A queens rule
This story is for you!

🖤Please read trigger warnings and do with that information as needed!

Thank you NetGalley and S.T. Fernandez for early access in exchange for my honest review.

Enjoyed reading this. I find quite a lot of fantasy books have an autumn/winter vibe but this was a great summer read. Spicy, intriguing, some great tropes (fated mates, bodyguard romance). Defo recommend giving it a go

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Ooooooft I would personally like to thank S.T Fernandez, because I finished reading this book and dreamed I was a water fae and it’s the best dream I’ve had in years (full Ariel moment).

This book is great, it’s insta love but with a very good slow build up to anything else more.

Normally with plots like this where the main character only just discovers fae or fantasy worlds they’re very naive and their innocence becomes annoying very quickly, however this story is told in a way that you can appreciate her learning and development throughout, which I thoroughly appreciated!

The plot and characters in this book are great and I enjoyed the banter and companionship that was built throughout.

The cliff hanger at the end has me craving for the next book in this new series!!

⭐️ This was an ARC review for my honest opinion ⭐️

Perfect summer-vibes for fantasy-readers!
This is a well-written underwather fantasy with everything, and spice!
Defently reading the next one!

The Veiled Heir is a ARC I am very pleasantly surprised by! The politics and magic system were easy to follow and the author did a great job at describing the elements and how they play into this story. I had never read a book about Atlantis before so this was a very nice way to *dip my toes* into this world. I loved the fated mates and I thought Drae was the absolute sweetest. I did feel like there was a slight lull in the middle of the book where nothing of much importance happened but the last quarter of the book made up for it! And the cliffhanger was beautifully done!

I recommend for anyone into these tropes:
Elemental Fae
Fated Mates
Spice and Scales
Battling Realms
Queens Rule

Thank you so much to Victory Editing ,The Author S.T. Fernandez & NetGalley for an advanced reader copy (ARC). This review has been shared on GoodReads.