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Veiled Angel

J.J. Nite

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May 15, 2017 Brooklyn Tayla rated it it was ok

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Note: I was given a copy of this book for an honest review, please note that doesn't influence my thoughts on the book.

Let's talk about the writing:

Okay, I see what the author was trying to do, and she did well thinking up a brilliant and unique concept which seemed refreshing at first; sadly it ended there for me, the book was rushed and the author could have planned out events and characters further so the reader could have engaged with them more. But at the same time I did like how the writin Note: I was given a copy of this book for an honest review, please note that doesn't influence my thoughts on the book.

Let's talk about the writing:

Okay, I see what the author was trying to do, and she did well thinking up a brilliant and unique concept which seemed refreshing at first; sadly it ended there for me, the book was rushed and the author could have planned out events and characters further so the reader could have engaged with them more. But at the same time I did like how the writing was simple, and the storyline was easy to follow; also I could picture everything as I was reading it.

As I said though it was an exceptionally rushed book; it was also incredibly predictable, and when I reached the face off that had been mentioned at the end, I was left underwhelmed. I do know though that there's other books in this series and that gives me hope for what's to come.

Let's talk about the characters:

Eden, is a down to earth girl who is plucked from everything she knows when her mother becomes tragically ill. She was initially a solid character, but she was acting pretty immaturish until about halfway through when the reality of her circumstances grew on her and she actually accepted what she had to do.

Atlas is my favourite character in this book, at first he is Eden's guardian coyote. I thought it was clever that the author chose what are considered dangerous and sometimes feral animals to watch over her main character. Atlas, as he is dubbed by Eden, is cute, funny and wise and I honestly wish he was real, which is not something I thought I'd ever say about a coyote. That just goes to show the effect of books.

Sami was a character that confused me initially, I mean her appearance felt out of the blue and sudden, but it makes sense now that I look back. Her characteristics just felt underdeveloped, and to avoid being too spoilery, I don't really understand why she was doing what she was doing, when it boils down to it, which backs up my point of this book being underwhelming.

Kiah was a character that came into the story when he needed to, and I must confess I thought he was cute with Eden. He was the rock that she rested on during her trials and tribulations through the book, and I mean this as a pun as Eden seemed to sleep at the end of every chapter. But at the same time I have so many questions about all of these characters so I can only hope the author draws them out more.

Sefta was a character that ironically I was instantly weary of, though I have no idea why. Perhaps I thought that it was too good to be true for Eden to be safe with her grandmother right after her mum died? But then I didn't get why Sefta wouldn't let Eden get her belongings out of the truck, but there you go. When it came to it, Sefta was Eden's other guide during the big revelations of this book, and you could tell that she really cared about her granddaughter and only wanted her to be safe in the dangers that were about to come.

All in all an exceptionally mixed read, but in time I will read book 2, because I'm curious to know how this series continues.

A big thank you again to Mallory McCartney over at Clean Reads for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. ...more

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