This review is for the entire trilogy.
I don't know how to explain my opinion on that one. It's one of those novels I wouldn't have read through had it been paper in my hands. I come to realise I'm more lenient in my readings when it's in audiobook form, probably because if it's well read, I enjoy the ride better than reading with my own voice in my head. So before I start, keep in mind I did rate it 3 stars, which means I did like it somehow. But I do have to highlight the bad.
First, the fanfiction feeling was strong in that one, especially the long useless descriptions of clothing that served no purpose other than to know all the characters were pretty and well dressed. I'm not saying it was a fanfic at first, or that the author was in any way overinspired by any exterior content, but that the style, predominence of pretty pretty people and other signs of "Marysuism" were very evident. I can look over some of these as YA tropes, notably the clothing details, but there was a lot to look over in there. Still, I pulled through.
If I go into more specific details to say what I liked and didn't, I would have to start, really, with the characters, for a story, however well written or developped, is nothing if the characters in it are boring or bland. I honestly liked most of the characters of these novels. Memory was really annoying at times, but I felt her interest for serious matter, her strong sense of justice and her honest behavior were great. She was a bit too obvious, predictable, and overly dramatic on some events, but still, circumstances made it possible. Eloryn is wayyy too perfect in everything. Her naïveté doesn't start to cut down on the perfection she shows. I like her in the role of a sister, and the way her identity and manners prevents her fom being too forward, but I still thinks there's room for a little more flaws here. Roen is my favorite, I think. Down to earth, intelligent without being overly so, somewhat lucky. Only real problem is his constant hatred of himself that I somewhat understand, but I can't help but rationalise that all he did wrong, he did with pure intentions, so I think it should be fair to say he would know he wouldn't do these wrongs if he could do otherwise. A bit of shame, fine, but self loathing, well, a bit too strong. Then there's Will and even though he's just my type of man, I hate the objectification he puts himself through from the get go. I won't say more for fear of spoilers, still, it really annoyed me sometimes and i thank Mem for him.
Storywise, I really enjoyed the ride. First book was great world-building, with hints at what could be coming next and the second and third felt nice together, although I think the second was much weaker than the other two. I liked that most characters had good background motivations for their actions, although some were a bit excessive. I can see where they come from and it's better than having random bad guys be bad for the sake of it.
The world is interesting, although there's some loopholes concerning myths and magic and the way in or out of the Veil and in or out of the Faerie realm. Still, great job I have to admire.
So here it is, my final word is, as far as YA go, I enjoyed it well, still, I might have given up halfway through the first book was it not in audiobook because of the writing, so I thank the narrator for her work, she gave life to the characters and story to make it as enjoyable as possible.