In this third book of Megan Chance's Fianna Trilogy, events are coming to the climax as Grace struggles to learn the magic that is her destiny. The riots are now threatening violence all over the city and final decisions must be made. Will they choose love or duty to their people? Megan Chance brings this story to a conclusion that satisfies the mysteries of the magic and the realities of history.

A fitting close to the Fianna Trilogy, The Veil holds threads of closure, sacrifice and a sweet hint of promise.

Despite wanting Grace to grow up throughout books 1 and 2, I didn't think the fluctuation of growth in this book was realistic. Her reactions were melodramatic and a bit too much, and then the final chapters were almost as if another character emerged.

Derry also annoyed me in this book, but perhaps that's why it worked. Real people make stupid decisions, and despite wanting to throttle him, I could see why he did as he did.

The climax was okay, the twists somewhat unexpected. Overall though, it felt a bit rushed and brushed over too quickly. The tension up until that point felt wasted.

The ending fitted nicely, perhaps a little too nicely. I wish there had been more closure, but I can understand why it was left as it was. Still doesn't make it any easier to deal with.

The writing was juvenile in tone, but fitting of the story. I think a book for adult audiences by Megan would be enjoyable reading. I will add one to my TBR list soon.

**Note: I was provided an electronic copy of this book through NetGalley in return for an honest review.**

I jumped into this book not having read the previous 2 books, and I followed the plot well. There was enough backstory that I quickly was inside the world and understood the characters.

I enjoyed reading about both sides of the Irish issue--the Irish immigrants here at home and the struggle of early 20th Century Ireland. I thought from the front of the book that it would be steampunk, but it's a very distinct historical fantasy.

I enjoyed that there was no clear "good-guy" and "bad-guy." Although our heroine Grace had to choose between two men, they were both good men, and they loved her. Each of the men had to make hard choices, and they made them and were true to their characters. The author did a great job describing the challenge each faced, and as a reader, I felt how heavy and hard each was.

Because it's a true fantasy novel, sacrifices were required to save the world, and the characters were brave and strong as they made their final choices. It had a solid ending, and none of the characters chose the "easy" way out. That was refreshing. The end was very satisfying as a reader.

I would recommend this book to my students with one caveat: there's a sex scene that "unlocks" the main character's power, and it is a major, major plot point, so the reader can't overlook it. It probably can't go in my classroom library. However, the main character is 17, and the men she is with are older. That does raise the age of the intended audience.