2.5 stars

What the hell. There were moments I enjoyed. But if this is meant to be a romance it is freaking TOXIC. I despise Caelum maybe more than Tamlin. And that's saying a lot, but these two are two peas in a freaking pod. I hate the nickname little one and also my star tbh. I hate his behaviour, how he treats her, gaslights her and straight up just lies to her. They don't even actually know anything about eachother but are madly in love. Gah. Puke. And the subtle suggestions throughout make the ending so obvious. .. will I keep reading this series? Yes. Only because Im hoping Caelum isn't her true love interest 😂

Book received free for review.

I gave this a low 3, I enjoyed aspects of it like the world building. I thought it was very interesting we were getting a lot of lore about the fae world through the beginning. I think it was well plotted with things being set up at the start for the end.

However the relationship just never really sold me it was very insta love. And just never developed very well. Which really holds this book back for me. Even with a good plot when you're reading a book about romance you need to love the two characters together.

I will be interested in trying more from the author

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I've heard such great things about this series and when I was offered the chance to read them as they were re-released I jumped on it!

I think i would've liked this better tho if it hadn't felt like a carbon copy of every other romantasy fae book out there. Yes this is a "darker" romance but ehhh. Ill read book two and see how I feel.

I wasn't sure what to expect except that I saw the hype for this author's previous work and these editions are gorgeous! My main issue with What Lies Beyond the Veil was the pacing. It felt very much like the first chapters were a blink and you miss it whirlwind. There was a frenzy of action and even though most of it was in the synopsis, I still got whiplash when the Veil crumbled. Similarly to this, part of the tension is from the before the Veil came up, after it was erected, and then what happens when it falls again. But we got such a small snapshot of the earlier two, I had a problem establishing myself in the world.

This book caught me off guard. As someone who has tried but never really clicked with Romantasy, I was thrilled to fall in love with this one almost immediately. It has the perfect blend of worldbuilding and layered characters with hilarious dialogue and a solid balance between the fantasy and romance genre elements. I was intrigued right off the bat and heavily invested throughout. The pacing was stable, the story is addictive. I’m excited for more of this series and will be checking out more from this author in the future.

Okay, babes, if you haven’t read What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L. Woods, what are you even doing? This book? A whole vibe. A whole mood. It’s got everything—magic, mystery, and that tension that makes you feel like your heart might just leap out of your chest at any moment. The characters? Iconic. Estrella is strong and fierce, and Caelum? Brooding and irresistible. The chemistry between them? Scorching hot. You’ll be screaming, “Just kiss already!” or “Fight it out!” either way, you’ll be hooked. And plot twists? Wild and kept me fed. Ready for a wild ride? Grab this book and get lost in a world of magic, danger, and passion. What Lies Beyond the Veil is a must-read.

I really enjoyed this! The plot was interesting and the two main characters were swoony. Excited to read book two!

I loved this introduction to the series and Harper L Woods. Estrella is a fantastic MC and the world-building is super fun. The power systems are interesting and the hint of magic and what's to come kept me wanting to keep reading. While it had a bit of a slow start for me, there was a lot I really loved about this book and I am very eager to continue the series.

While the premise was nice, the writing was... not what I expected. I wanted more from the characters because I felt that what was on the front cover and the front flap was not what we were given.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L. Woods!

“You’re so pretty until you speak,” I said, smiling at him sweetly. “Do try not to ruin it.”

This was one of my favorite reads a few years ago, and reading it again was such a fun experience! This spicy Romantasy definitely deserves more hype than it has received, and I am so excited it is getting republished. It is sort of like ACOTAR (shadow daddy, morally grey, touch her and die, fae/human realms) meets FBAA (fun adventure, fated mates, miscommunication/hidden identity). While it is a bit predictable, I still ate this one UP! Highly recommended!

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!