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A review by jenniday
What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L. Woods
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
I may gouge my eyes out if I have to read “my star” or “Little One” (BARF) again. Super stiff dialogue, no lovable or likable characters, and a lot of cringe-worthy moments. Estrella is the idiot whom we are supposed to love and root for but she shows no growth throughout the story. And don’t even get me started on Caelum. He is the absolute worst. He infantilizes the FMC and is a total creep. Ugh. I will not read the next one, because frankly, I just don’t care what happens and the whole book gave me the “ick.”
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment