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romancebookloverinseattle's review
4.0
Really enjoying this series!
Took a break between books and was really happy to dive back into this world. I really enjoy all the different guys and their relationship with her. Loved the mystery in this one, kept me guessing throughout. Can’t wait to see how things develop in the next book between her and the guys.
Took a break between books and was really happy to dive back into this world. I really enjoy all the different guys and their relationship with her. Loved the mystery in this one, kept me guessing throughout. Can’t wait to see how things develop in the next book between her and the guys.
franny_mae's review
5.0
The Veil Diaries has easily become one of my favorite series. I just want more and more and more! I cannot wait to read the next installment. This book left me with way too many feels.
booknerd12345's review
5.0
Getting good bring on the next!
This has been my favorite so far because we are finally starting to get somewhere with the guys. Also I enjoyed it because the characters seem to be a !little more mature in this one. Eagerly awaiting book 4!
This has been my favorite so far because we are finally starting to get somewhere with the guys. Also I enjoyed it because the characters seem to be a !little more mature in this one. Eagerly awaiting book 4!
jscarpa14's review
3.0
Like the previous novels there's definite editing issues with this novel, besides the misuse of your and you're and they're, their and there, there are scenes in this one where it almost reads like she's confusing the twins she created, descriptors that end up near the wrong name, or a text conversation with one leading to the other responding in person. Twins or not, none of the characters should blend enough for there to be any confusion about who Alexis is interacting with.
Next how is this character 17 and not aware of how to block numbers from calling her on her cell phone or aware that laptop cameras can be hacked and most laptops come standard with them? I mean these are kind of basic things. Plus any parent worth half a salt would pay the $10 or $20 to get their child a new cell number the second they learned they were receiving strange messages or had an ex that wouldn't stop calling and texting. There's more than one guy completely out of line in this book and it takes them forever to react to any of it. Plus at no point does anyone get her a different phone number when clearly the wrong people have it.
And the way things escalate with Dylan in this story, why does it take so long to do anything when it's clear harassment from near the beginning of the story? Also the vice principal? Again if Rory is supposed to do be decent parental figure how was he not down at the school the second he learned she was suspended?! He should have been on the phone with the school board demanding that woman's job because she crossed a line that administrators are not allowed to cross. To say I would kick up a fuss if one of my children was treated like that is an understatement, I'd be in the superintendent's office before my child left school grounds and at the next school board meeting and if the results weren't satisfactory I'd be returning with a lawyer, and probably a reporter. I would not stop making it very loud and very public until that woman was unemployed. I don't think most parents really differ in that. I mean Rory is supposedly this wonder dad figure, so exactly when is he going to step up and handle things like a parent would?
There's again a minor movement forward in the Necromancer part of the plot to the point that it's become clear that the paranormal elements of this series are definitely secondary, hell possibly beyond secondary. There's a small amount of focus and then it's back to everyday stuff like cute boys and stalkers. The series is starting to read like a contemporary masquerading as a paranormal series because there's very little attention paid to those elements of the story. Brunnemer isn't yet finding a balance between her interweaving plot lines and the overall story is suffering for it. That said I'm still curious about what will happen next.
Next how is this character 17 and not aware of how to block numbers from calling her on her cell phone or aware that laptop cameras can be hacked and most laptops come standard with them? I mean these are kind of basic things. Plus any parent worth half a salt would pay the $10 or $20 to get their child a new cell number the second they learned they were receiving strange messages or had an ex that wouldn't stop calling and texting. There's more than one guy completely out of line in this book and it takes them forever to react to any of it. Plus at no point does anyone get her a different phone number when clearly the wrong people have it.
And the way things escalate with Dylan in this story, why does it take so long to do anything when it's clear harassment from near the beginning of the story? Also the vice principal? Again if Rory is supposed to do be decent parental figure how was he not down at the school the second he learned she was suspended?! He should have been on the phone with the school board demanding that woman's job because she crossed a line that administrators are not allowed to cross. To say I would kick up a fuss if one of my children was treated like that is an understatement, I'd be in the superintendent's office before my child left school grounds and at the next school board meeting and if the results weren't satisfactory I'd be returning with a lawyer, and probably a reporter. I would not stop making it very loud and very public until that woman was unemployed. I don't think most parents really differ in that. I mean Rory is supposedly this wonder dad figure, so exactly when is he going to step up and handle things like a parent would?
There's again a minor movement forward in the Necromancer part of the plot to the point that it's become clear that the paranormal elements of this series are definitely secondary, hell possibly beyond secondary. There's a small amount of focus and then it's back to everyday stuff like cute boys and stalkers. The series is starting to read like a contemporary masquerading as a paranormal series because there's very little attention paid to those elements of the story. Brunnemer isn't yet finding a balance between her interweaving plot lines and the overall story is suffering for it. That said I'm still curious about what will happen next.
manajanee's review
5.0
5 stars
⭐ didn't like/DNF
⭐⭐ was okay but I probably won't look for any sequels
⭐⭐⭐ it was good I'll likely read the next one
⭐⭐⭐⭐ I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was great and I'll definitely be looking for any sequels
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved it so much I'm adding it to my cart to buy paperback
There's not a lot of interactions with the dead in this one it's more realistic than fantasy in that regard. Don't get me wrong there is scenes it's just not the main focus of this book.
Lexie's secret admirer starts to get more persistent. She becomes uncomfortable and things elaborate until she is attacked and almost kidnapped. Things get really dangerous with that regard.
Lexie and the boys relationship continues to grow and with the new threats they start to get quite protective (not that they weren't before haha). Some of the boys have realised they have feelings for her and she realises she has feelings for some of the boys.
Dylan is well a dick.
Rory is as always amazing.
The story is slow to progress but I'm finding I love that about this series. Instead of it being rushed it's slow - in a matter of days or over two weeks. And the attention to detail and depth is what gives this 5 stars. Other than the ghosts this series has been quite realistic in the development and progression of the story.
⭐ didn't like/DNF
⭐⭐ was okay but I probably won't look for any sequels
⭐⭐⭐ it was good I'll likely read the next one
⭐⭐⭐⭐ I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was great and I'll definitely be looking for any sequels
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved it so much I'm adding it to my cart to buy paperback
There's not a lot of interactions with the dead in this one it's more realistic than fantasy in that regard. Don't get me wrong there is scenes it's just not the main focus of this book.
Lexie's secret admirer starts to get more persistent. She becomes uncomfortable and things elaborate until she is attacked and almost kidnapped. Things get really dangerous with that regard.
Lexie and the boys relationship continues to grow and with the new threats they start to get quite protective (not that they weren't before haha). Some of the boys have realised they have feelings for her and she realises she has feelings for some of the boys.
Dylan is well a dick.
Rory is as always amazing.
The story is slow to progress but I'm finding I love that about this series. Instead of it being rushed it's slow - in a matter of days or over two weeks. And the attention to detail and depth is what gives this 5 stars. Other than the ghosts this series has been quite realistic in the development and progression of the story.
bookwormbetty's review against another edition
5.0
awesome
Gah, this story just keeps getting better. Dang, I have no clue why I waited to read this, but it is fantastic, way more character growth in this book, more world building, and I’m here for it.
Gah, this story just keeps getting better. Dang, I have no clue why I waited to read this, but it is fantastic, way more character growth in this book, more world building, and I’m here for it.
navigatingfiction's review against another edition
5.0
Okay so I just need to start this book by saying I NOW OFFICIALLY HATE DYLAN!!!!
Thank you B. L. Brunnemer for making it so easy to hate him in this book. The dude can't take no for an answer and someone needs to beat his ass.
Now, moving on, Lexie's relationships with the guys continue to grow in this book. She is developing a couple serious crushes and is kinda freaking out about it, but I cannot wait til they're all together!!!
But, this book was really tough on Lexie and her guys. While moving on from their old relationships, Lexie starts getting tons of attention from a secret admirer who, to put it lightly, isn't crazy about the guys. Things escalate to stalking and with so many guys seemingly interested in Lexie, I actually couldn't figure out who it was until the very end.
Lexie is such a tough, kick ass character, but her heart is so big that in some cases she can be way too forgiving. She put up with too much for too long, trying to protect the guys and keep them happy, and by the end of the book, she needs their support because she can't be as strong as she has been. Her experiences in this book are traumatizing and tough to read, but I know she's gonna pull through in the end. Lexie won't give up that easily!
Thank you B. L. Brunnemer for making it so easy to hate him in this book. The dude can't take no for an answer and someone needs to beat his ass.
Now, moving on, Lexie's relationships with the guys continue to grow in this book. She is developing a couple serious crushes and is kinda freaking out about it, but I cannot wait til they're all together!!!
But, this book was really tough on Lexie and her guys. While moving on from their old relationships, Lexie starts getting tons of attention from a secret admirer who, to put it lightly, isn't crazy about the guys. Things escalate to stalking and with so many guys seemingly interested in Lexie, I actually couldn't figure out who it was until the very end.
Lexie is such a tough, kick ass character, but her heart is so big that in some cases she can be way too forgiving. She put up with too much for too long, trying to protect the guys and keep them happy, and by the end of the book, she needs their support because she can't be as strong as she has been. Her experiences in this book are traumatizing and tough to read, but I know she's gonna pull through in the end. Lexie won't give up that easily!
evanbevibing's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
be_'s review against another edition
4.0
Another awesome continuation of this series!! Cannot wait for book 4.