I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and were not affected by the free copy.

When I saw that book 4, What Sleeps Within the Cove, along with rest of the series was available on NetGalley, I knew this was the perfect time to complete a reread. So, this is not the first time I've read the series; however, my memory is absolutely terrible, I remembered basically nothing about the books, hence, the reread.

The Veil is all that protects the mortal world from the Fae of Alfheimr. But when the Veil shatters, the Fae return for the mates, and the Guard will do whatever it takes to stop the fae from taking what belongs to them.

This book was a good start to the series for me. i really enjoyed the lore building done through storytelling, since history has been mostly hidden from the masses, rather than info dumping by the main character.

The story is mostly a cliche carbon copy of many romantasies right now, which I'm not opposed to; they are cliche for a reason, it works. However, I really, really disliked the how the MMC treated Estrella, mostly due his nickname for her; "Little One". Just really gave me the ick.

Obviously, I'm continuing the series, since I'm so excited for book 4. I would recommend this book for romantasy fans, but definitely consider reading the trigger warnings first.

This book sets up the world, its’ lore and magic for the remainder of the series so it sometimes feels weighed down by the history through storytelling and myths. I liked the characters but had a hard time believing their instant connection. It is definitely spicy towards the end.

This is one of those reads that there’s a lot to love, but there are also some things that had me wanting to hit my head against the wall. Starting with what I enjoyed — I thought the premise of the story was interesting. In general, I liked the world building. I also found the FMC to be interesting. I liked the idea of romance between characters being based on a bond. While the plot was predictable, it was also enjoyable and entertaining for me. I guessed the big reveal pretty much from the moment the character appeared on the page. What I struggled with, though, was the hyper focus on the MMC’s groin and the nickname ‘little one.’ Overall, I was entertained by the story, and I plan to continue with the series.
Overall rating: 3.5⭐️

I read this when this series was indie published and really enjoyed it.

This reread? I LOVED IT. I don't know what's different (if anything, because I definitely remembered all of the main plot points), but I ATE THIS UP. I can't wait to binge through the rest of the series again because I forgot how much I loved it.

This is a fantastic fantasy novel that deals with misogyny (internal and external!) and how hard it is to unlearn things you've been indoctrinated with for all of your life. Is Estrella a perfect character? Obviously not, because that would also make for an incredibly boring book. But I resonate with her flaws and struggles SO MUCH. All she wants is the opportunity to be her own person, make her own decisions, and not let men tell her what to do regardless of their power or standing in society. Who among us DOESN'T want that???

And Caleum? Raw. Next question. No notes, love him and his morally grey self. He's absolutely done things wrong, I absolutely don't care. Is he annoying? Obviously, he's a man with some semblance of power. But his relationship with Estrella is fantastic and despite being a walking red flag, I will not be taking questions about him at this time.

If a FMC dealing with what is essentially Catholic guilt and indoctrination and struggling to find her sense of self and independence while also having her world view turned upside down meets a MMC with a possessive streak and mouth on him speaks to you, this is your book.

I’m so excited to see how beautifully these are being re-released. It’s one of my favorite series and one of the best enemies to lovers I’ve read.

This book really surprised me with how much I loved it! We see a lot of fated mates, enemies to lovers type books, but I really enjoyed the way it was done here.

This was very fast paced book where fae exert so much control over the humans. I wouldn’t say this is the most unique book I’ve ever read, how can it be when so many tropes are all over the place now?

But I can say I breezed through it and enjoyed my time reading it. I’ve enjoyed books by this author before, and I’m sure this won’t be my last.

I initially struggled with the beginning but as things started to pick up I was hooked!

Our FMCs story is quite tragic and it was great to see her development throughout the book. The MMC is very direct in his own way, and also has a sad story. I did see the plot twists coming from a mile away but I thoroughly enjoyed the classic Fae/mate elements and world building.

I'll be going straight into book 2 as I am interested in the story.

Thank you to Tor Publishing/Bramble for the eARC in exchange for my honest review ahead of the release of the special edition.

Romantasy with some spice? yes please! What lies beyond the veil is a saucy fantasy romance that you will devour!

I love a good fae book and this was the perfect read to get that fix. Estrella is such a cool and badass character that takes no prisoners and takes life on her own terms. Plus, I love a good angry female main lead and then the romance? It was hot! Theres so much tension and hatred and not wanting to want him but oh my god, Caelum and her are a fiery dynamic that had me swooning. I loved the whole "id burn the world for you" energy that he gave and which I love and need more of in romance fantasy. This is such a fun and easy to read romantasy that will have you blushing and grinning. I cannot wait to keep reading this series! Seriously a must read and add to your TBR!

Thank you NetGalley for an advanced reader copy of this book that is being released for special edition in 2025. What Lies Beyond the Veil was a very captivating read for me and was recommended by a friend not too long ago as she absolutely loved the series. What initially drew me in was the historical Fae aspect of the book as well as the underlying romantic themes that get stronger throughout the book. This book is a very strong romantic, and I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series. I would’ve rated the book higher, but I felt like there was a lot of information that didn’t necessarily need to be added, which just made the book longer. If you can get past that then definitely give this series a try - the romantic build up is fantastic!

The Fae of Alfheimer used to be worshipped until a Veil was established to keep the humans safe. However, 400 years later the Veil shatters and the Fae are determined to take back whats theirs. Fae-marked Estrella and Caelum are on the run from both The Mist Guard and The Wild Hunt. Destined to be the mates of the fae trying to catch them, they will do whatever they have to, too survive. The banter in this book is so addicting I found myself struggling to put the book down because I just wanted more and more!