The Veil by Chloe Neill

First off, I’m going to let you know that I’m doing something a little different. I’ve read books by Chloe Neill in the past and they were always well done, so when I had the chance to read an ARC of her most recent book in the Devil’s Isle series I jumped at the chance.

So gearing up for the release, over the next week I’ll be posting my reviews of The Veil, The Sight, and finally The Hunt. All of my reviews and thoughts on the series, can be a primer for you when the newest book hits shelves a week from today!

Chloe Neill’s books don’t disappoint, and The Veil is so worth the read. From characters with true depth, to the premise of supernatural war-torn New Orleans, this first novel began my cravings to read more about the well crafted series.

I enjoyed the main cast of characters, probably most especially our heroine. Claire Connolly is everything I wanted her to be. However it wasn’t just her daring and witty banter that made me love her, but her absolute love of New Orleans and tenacity she had living in the aftermath of the battle between our world and the supernatural. As a small town girl, I was able to understand the love you have for your town even if everything seems to be falling apart. It’s bred into you. Something I’m sure many other people can identify with.

The journey itself, while seemingly straight forward, had enough surprises to keep reeling you deeper into the mystery. The complex dynamic between the otherworldly creatures, humans, and the government was oddly satisfying. It allowed for a sense of even more reality as it showed that nothing is ever black and white, and good intentions often hurt as much as they help.

My only discontent, is that after reading high fantasy which often spans 600 pages or more, I felt the 336 pages weren’t enough. It easily gives you enough time to jump along on this crazy mystery that often seemed to fly at a break-neck pace, but after finishing the novel I’m glad that it continues on.

Currently I’m left with an incredible number of questions, which I hope will be answered in the next book. I also hope to find deeper character development and learn the nuances of the world now that we’ve past the introduction.

For fans of Patricia Briggs (who is probably one of my favorite authors of all time), and I highly recommend this alluring and interest catching series. It is a phenomenal example of complex urban fantasy and I was able to devour it in one evening, which is always a win in my book.

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