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Sons of the Atlas #1
Veiled
๐๐'๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ซ๐๐ง ๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐๐จ ๐ค๐๐ฉ๐... ๐ช๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ก ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐ง.
Michael Young has only ever cared about two things: being the best cardiothoracic surgeon and Ascending into the House of Atlas on his thirty-third birthday.
Joining Amanar General Hospital was only meant to be another stepping stone in achieving his ultimate successโฆ until he meets his new coworker.
Sheโs everything he never anticipated. Brilliant, fiercely dedicated, and an enticing challenge he canโt seem to shake.
As their rivalry to become the new medical director heats up, Michael finds himself questioning everything heโs ever known.
Heโs never once been tempted to break his oath, but is the chance at something real with her worth losing?
***
Azara Ziani has always only ever dreamed of one thingโbeing a surgeon.
Her path to becoming the next medical director was right on track until sheโs forced into competing against her new boss for the role.
Heโs everything she hates. Arrogant, smug, and a charmingly infuriating thorn in her side who revels in pushing her buttons.
Sheโs never been tempted to shift her priorities, but her resolve starts wavering when she finds herself thrown into dangerously close proximity with the sexy new doctor.
But when his hidden truth is unveiled, sheโs faced with an impossible choice: follow her heart or walk away from him forever.
๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐จ ๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐ฎ ๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐จ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ก๐ค๐ซ๐๐ง๐จ ๐จ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฉ ๐จ๐ค๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐ง๐ค๐ข๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฉ. ๐ฉ๐ฌ๐ค ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ช๐ง๐๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ. ๐๐ฉ ๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ค๐ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ฉ๐ก๐๐จ ๐จ๐๐ง๐๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐จ๐๐ค๐ช๐ก๐ ๐๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฉ.
Michael Young has only ever cared about two things: being the best cardiothoracic surgeon and Ascending into the House of Atlas on his thirty-third birthday.
Joining Amanar General Hospital was only meant to be another stepping stone in achieving his ultimate successโฆ until he meets his new coworker.
Sheโs everything he never anticipated. Brilliant, fiercely dedicated, and an enticing challenge he canโt seem to shake.
As their rivalry to become the new medical director heats up, Michael finds himself questioning everything heโs ever known.
Heโs never once been tempted to break his oath, but is the chance at something real with her worth losing?
***
Azara Ziani has always only ever dreamed of one thingโbeing a surgeon.
Her path to becoming the next medical director was right on track until sheโs forced into competing against her new boss for the role.
Heโs everything she hates. Arrogant, smug, and a charmingly infuriating thorn in her side who revels in pushing her buttons.
Sheโs never been tempted to shift her priorities, but her resolve starts wavering when she finds herself thrown into dangerously close proximity with the sexy new doctor.
But when his hidden truth is unveiled, sheโs faced with an impossible choice: follow her heart or walk away from him forever.
๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐จ ๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐ฎ ๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐จ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ก๐ค๐ซ๐๐ง๐จ ๐จ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฉ ๐จ๐ค๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐ง๐ค๐ข๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฉ. ๐ฉ๐ฌ๐ค ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ช๐ง๐๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ. ๐๐ฉ ๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ค๐ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ฉ๐ก๐๐จ ๐จ๐๐ง๐๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐จ๐๐ค๐ช๐ก๐ ๐๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฉ.
521 pages, Paperback
Published March 25, 2025
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She's always had a love for writing and is so happy that she gets to share her characters with you!
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To stay up to date on SeRayaโs upcoming projects, connect with her on social media, sign up for her newsletter, or go to her website authorseraya.com.
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April 14, 2025
Okay. Deep breath. Where do I even begin with this review? ๐คญ๐คญ
I finished Veiled about a week ago and I was tempted to post something right away, but then I told myself, no. I need to marinate. Because if thereโs one recommendation you ever take from me, let it be this one. Veiled is not just an incredible, itโs the kind of book that gets under your skin and refuses to leave. The kind that makes you go, โWaitโฆ thatโs it? I need more.โ I got so attached to the characters so fast. I was in a reading slump after reading one of my most anticipated books of the year, and then I started reading Veiled, and completely snatched me out of it. I was not prepared for how addictive this story would be.
From the very first chapter, I was immediately hooked. Serayaโs writing scratches my brain in exactly the right way, best way possible. Itโs fluid, immersive, addictive. She knows how to make us blush !!!!!
I was reading while cooking, during breaks, between everything, it was always on my mind. Iโm a romance girly through and through. Iโve read so many romance books and Iโm very serious when I say this one hits hard...๐๐
The enemies to lovers tension was pure perfection. They actually have a reason to dislike each other, real stakes. Both Azara and Michael are smart, layered characters. I love how Seraya gave us a strong, career driven, emotionally complex FMC who knows what she wants and stands on business but also at the same time vulnerable and cares about her family a lot.
Now, Michael Young? Donโt even get me started. Heโs a MMC who is equally driven, vulnerable, and intelligent and emotionally so interesting to read about. I had full butterflies whenever I was reading his chapters, Iโm not even kidding. I fell head over heels in love with him. He made me want to throw the book across the room , and then beg him to step out of the pages. Heโs easily top 10 book boyfriends material for me. He fell first, he fell hard, and the way he cares and aches for Azara? I swear to god, there are pages from his POV that are entirely highlighted !!!! ๐ฉ๐คญ๐ฅ
Azara, on the other hand, is one of those characters who feels so real. There were times I wanted to shake her, scream at her, hug her, cry with her and thatโs when I realized she reminds me of myself. Her layers, her flaws, her inner battles, they were so raw, so relatable, I felt seen. Sheโs not just a character written for a trope. And I rooted for her the whole way through. She also stands on business and I loved her personality !
The romance had me kicking my feet and squealing, but this book is so much more than just the romance. The writing is rich, dynamic, and cultured. As a Moroccan girl and a STEM graduate myself, I felt represented ๐ฅนThe medical world was portrayed with precision and respect, and the cultural depth of the story added so much texture. Every choice Seraya made, from the character arcs to the plot tension, felt intentional and meaningful. This is the kind of book, that if it had an additional 200 pages, I wouldnโt even complain and I would have devoured it even more !
The tension, not just romantic, but plot wise, was so smart. Every character had a motive, a purpose, a goal. Nothing felt random. Everything felt earned.
I am genuinely so honored to have been an ARC reader for Veiled. Iโll read everything Seraya publishes from now on. And Iโm praying this book gets the success it deserves (which it will!) and gets adapted. Iโd love to see a movie or TV series based on these characters and this love story! โฅ๏ธ
Itโs my first 5 star ๐ romance read of the year, and it sets the bar high. Iโll definitely be rereading it the minute I need a romance that hits.
I finished Veiled about a week ago and I was tempted to post something right away, but then I told myself, no. I need to marinate. Because if thereโs one recommendation you ever take from me, let it be this one. Veiled is not just an incredible, itโs the kind of book that gets under your skin and refuses to leave. The kind that makes you go, โWaitโฆ thatโs it? I need more.โ I got so attached to the characters so fast. I was in a reading slump after reading one of my most anticipated books of the year, and then I started reading Veiled, and completely snatched me out of it. I was not prepared for how addictive this story would be.
From the very first chapter, I was immediately hooked. Serayaโs writing scratches my brain in exactly the right way, best way possible. Itโs fluid, immersive, addictive. She knows how to make us blush !!!!!
I was reading while cooking, during breaks, between everything, it was always on my mind. Iโm a romance girly through and through. Iโve read so many romance books and Iโm very serious when I say this one hits hard...๐๐
The enemies to lovers tension was pure perfection. They actually have a reason to dislike each other, real stakes. Both Azara and Michael are smart, layered characters. I love how Seraya gave us a strong, career driven, emotionally complex FMC who knows what she wants and stands on business but also at the same time vulnerable and cares about her family a lot.
Now, Michael Young? Donโt even get me started. Heโs a MMC who is equally driven, vulnerable, and intelligent and emotionally so interesting to read about. I had full butterflies whenever I was reading his chapters, Iโm not even kidding. I fell head over heels in love with him. He made me want to throw the book across the room , and then beg him to step out of the pages. Heโs easily top 10 book boyfriends material for me. He fell first, he fell hard, and the way he cares and aches for Azara? I swear to god, there are pages from his POV that are entirely highlighted !!!! ๐ฉ๐คญ๐ฅ
Azara, on the other hand, is one of those characters who feels so real. There were times I wanted to shake her, scream at her, hug her, cry with her and thatโs when I realized she reminds me of myself. Her layers, her flaws, her inner battles, they were so raw, so relatable, I felt seen. Sheโs not just a character written for a trope. And I rooted for her the whole way through. She also stands on business and I loved her personality !
The romance had me kicking my feet and squealing, but this book is so much more than just the romance. The writing is rich, dynamic, and cultured. As a Moroccan girl and a STEM graduate myself, I felt represented ๐ฅนThe medical world was portrayed with precision and respect, and the cultural depth of the story added so much texture. Every choice Seraya made, from the character arcs to the plot tension, felt intentional and meaningful. This is the kind of book, that if it had an additional 200 pages, I wouldnโt even complain and I would have devoured it even more !
The tension, not just romantic, but plot wise, was so smart. Every character had a motive, a purpose, a goal. Nothing felt random. Everything felt earned.
I am genuinely so honored to have been an ARC reader for Veiled. Iโll read everything Seraya publishes from now on. And Iโm praying this book gets the success it deserves (which it will!) and gets adapted. Iโd love to see a movie or TV series based on these characters and this love story! โฅ๏ธ
Itโs my first 5 star ๐ romance read of the year, and it sets the bar high. Iโll definitely be rereading it the minute I need a romance that hits.
March 26, 2025
Wow. Where do I even begin? Veiled is everything I look for in a romance and so much more. From the very first chapter, I was hooked by the tension, the banter, and the undeniable chemistry between Azara and Michael. Their relationship is the definition of slow burn perfection a delicious dance between rivalry and desire that kept me absolutely glued to the pages ๐ฅ.
The enemies-to-lovers tension was written flawlessly. Watching these two go from barely tolerating each other to falling hard was such a treat. Every snarky comment, every charged stare, every accidental run-in had me grinning, kicking my feet, and fully invested in their story. And letโs be honest, Michael Young? He fell first and he fell harder the way he cared for Azara even when she didnโt see it had me melting ๐ซ .
Azara was such a relatable, strong, and layered character. Her struggles, her vulnerability, her dedication to her family and career all of it made her feel real and grounded. I felt for her, rooted for her, and wanted to reach through the pages to give her a hug at times. Together, she and Michael had the kind of electric dynamic โก that made my heart race.
And itโs not just the romance that makes Veiled stand out. The way Seraya wove in the medical world, cultural elements, and the mystery of the secret society was masterful. Every detail felt purposeful, every twist kept me on edge, and the third-act conflict? Painful, but necessary and the payoff was so worth it ๐ฅ.
The side characters also deserve a shoutout. That friend group dynamic was everything, and I cannot wait to see more of them in the rest of the series.
This book came to me in the middle of exams, but what can I say I had to put everything on hold just so I can read this masterpieceโจ.
If youโre a fan of:
โ rivals to lovers โค๏ธโ๐ฅ
โ Forced proximity ๐ช
โ surgeon X surgeon ๐ฉบ
โ Secret societies ๐คซ
โ slow burn ๐ฅ
โ spicy ๐ฅต
โฆthen Veiled is absolutely for you.
Thank you, Seraya, for this ARC and for creating a story that made me fall in love with reading all over again. I will definitely be rereading it again and againโฅ๏ธ.
The enemies-to-lovers tension was written flawlessly. Watching these two go from barely tolerating each other to falling hard was such a treat. Every snarky comment, every charged stare, every accidental run-in had me grinning, kicking my feet, and fully invested in their story. And letโs be honest, Michael Young? He fell first and he fell harder the way he cared for Azara even when she didnโt see it had me melting ๐ซ .
Azara was such a relatable, strong, and layered character. Her struggles, her vulnerability, her dedication to her family and career all of it made her feel real and grounded. I felt for her, rooted for her, and wanted to reach through the pages to give her a hug at times. Together, she and Michael had the kind of electric dynamic โก that made my heart race.
And itโs not just the romance that makes Veiled stand out. The way Seraya wove in the medical world, cultural elements, and the mystery of the secret society was masterful. Every detail felt purposeful, every twist kept me on edge, and the third-act conflict? Painful, but necessary and the payoff was so worth it ๐ฅ.
The side characters also deserve a shoutout. That friend group dynamic was everything, and I cannot wait to see more of them in the rest of the series.
This book came to me in the middle of exams, but what can I say I had to put everything on hold just so I can read this masterpieceโจ.
If youโre a fan of:
โ rivals to lovers โค๏ธโ๐ฅ
โ Forced proximity ๐ช
โ surgeon X surgeon ๐ฉบ
โ Secret societies ๐คซ
โ slow burn ๐ฅ
โ spicy ๐ฅต
โฆthen Veiled is absolutely for you.
Thank you, Seraya, for this ARC and for creating a story that made me fall in love with reading all over again. I will definitely be rereading it again and againโฅ๏ธ.
March 25, 2025
everything seraya writes is just perfect !! full arc review to come but this is just some thoughts ๐ค
THE WAY IโM DOWN BAD FOR BOTH AZARA AND MICHAEL OMG ๐ญ the way they bicker and their banter ?!!? top notch.
i absolutely loved how they went from dislike to tolerating each other to lovers ๐ฅน and the fact that they kept bumping into each other had me DYING !!! LOL I LOVE THEM. michael definitely fell first and hard. azara is so relatable and i literally couldnโt stop reading. the push and pull, teasing, challenging each other had me frothing at the mouth ๐ฉ i miss them already
THE FRIEND GROUP ?!!? PLEASE I WISH I WAS A PART OF IT ๐ซถ๐ผ i love the other characters so much !! i canโt wait for the rest of the this series. literally biting my nails and clutching my damn pearls for it !!
THE WAY IโM DOWN BAD FOR BOTH AZARA AND MICHAEL OMG ๐ญ the way they bicker and their banter ?!!? top notch.
i absolutely loved how they went from dislike to tolerating each other to lovers ๐ฅน and the fact that they kept bumping into each other had me DYING !!! LOL I LOVE THEM. michael definitely fell first and hard. azara is so relatable and i literally couldnโt stop reading. the push and pull, teasing, challenging each other had me frothing at the mouth ๐ฉ i miss them already
THE FRIEND GROUP ?!!? PLEASE I WISH I WAS A PART OF IT ๐ซถ๐ผ i love the other characters so much !! i canโt wait for the rest of the this series. literally biting my nails and clutching my damn pearls for it !!
April 3, 2025
had potential. ending was rushed, i honesty did not want her to end up with Michael, there relationship was barely anything. the society made no sense, was not needed and was cringe.
March 25, 2025
Chokehold? Yep, I was in one.
Iโm truly thankful for the opportunity to ARC read this baby because it was SO freaking good!
Veiled is a true rivals to lovers story, where two souls bond by duty and responsibility collide in love.
Azara is practically the glue and planks holding her world together; successful doctor at the hospital her father is director of, big sister, good friend, and more. However she carries scars that closed her off from experiencing life.
Then you got Michael. He too has the weight of the world on his shoulders. Baring lineage secrets and baring generational responsibility takes its toll. That on top of being a successful doctor, life had him at on a razorโs edge.
When they collide, their story was a wild ride thatโll have you locked in! Their relationship begin on rocky groundsโstarting with then colliding and them at each otherโs necks, but blooms into a beautiful connection. Watching them fall in love was truly beautiful in Joe they afforded each other safety and comfort while allowing growthโinternal and external.
This story was intriguing, entertaining, and I loved every minute! Loved the mystery, the thriller element with the society and its secrets. These elements balanced well with the subtle commentaries and romantic themes. Heads upโthereโs a third act breakup BUT it works out ๐ช
Additionally, I love the diversity in culture, representation in medical conditions, and the attention to detail regarding their medical knowledge!
I was on the edge of my seat until the very end, and truly loved Michael and Azaraโs story!
Definitely recommend for you to read this book!
Iโm truly thankful for the opportunity to ARC read this baby because it was SO freaking good!
Veiled is a true rivals to lovers story, where two souls bond by duty and responsibility collide in love.
Azara is practically the glue and planks holding her world together; successful doctor at the hospital her father is director of, big sister, good friend, and more. However she carries scars that closed her off from experiencing life.
Then you got Michael. He too has the weight of the world on his shoulders. Baring lineage secrets and baring generational responsibility takes its toll. That on top of being a successful doctor, life had him at on a razorโs edge.
When they collide, their story was a wild ride thatโll have you locked in! Their relationship begin on rocky groundsโstarting with then colliding and them at each otherโs necks, but blooms into a beautiful connection. Watching them fall in love was truly beautiful in Joe they afforded each other safety and comfort while allowing growthโinternal and external.
This story was intriguing, entertaining, and I loved every minute! Loved the mystery, the thriller element with the society and its secrets. These elements balanced well with the subtle commentaries and romantic themes. Heads upโthereโs a third act breakup BUT it works out ๐ช
Additionally, I love the diversity in culture, representation in medical conditions, and the attention to detail regarding their medical knowledge!
I was on the edge of my seat until the very end, and truly loved Michael and Azaraโs story!
Definitely recommend for you to read this book!
March 27, 2025
anything seraya writes, i will devour and leave no crumbs. she could give me her grocery list and i would praise it forever. 5 MF STARS
michael and azara got me down BAD ๐คญ theyโre so hot and their banter had me deceased, both of them at the same damn time ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ
azara is perfect i will accept no criticism of her, thank yewww. sheโs a total badass and i love her, i would let her do open heart surgery on me with a smile on my face. i love her so much, how she made michael grovel was sooo good ๐ฎโ๐จ the ballroom scene ๐คญ๐คญ
michael could fix my aorta without any anesthesia and iโd be the happiest girl in the world ๐คญ his words, his mannerisms, his everything>>> i love him so much and the letters? SOBBING ๐ญ
their rivalry had me panting and sweating, is it hot in here or is it just them? everything about this book was so good, i absolutely adored the greys anatomy x bridgerton vibes! the tension, banter and slow burn almost took me out but iโm here alive and so happy after finishing ๐ seraya, youโre triply so talented and i love you.
guys, i need you to RUN not walk to read this. you wonโt regret it ๐ซถ๐พ brb while i go think about them forever
xoxo,
Em ๐ค
michael and azara got me down BAD ๐คญ theyโre so hot and their banter had me deceased, both of them at the same damn time ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ
azara is perfect i will accept no criticism of her, thank yewww. sheโs a total badass and i love her, i would let her do open heart surgery on me with a smile on my face. i love her so much, how she made michael grovel was sooo good ๐ฎโ๐จ the ballroom scene ๐คญ๐คญ
michael could fix my aorta without any anesthesia and iโd be the happiest girl in the world ๐คญ his words, his mannerisms, his everything>>> i love him so much and the letters? SOBBING ๐ญ
their rivalry had me panting and sweating, is it hot in here or is it just them? everything about this book was so good, i absolutely adored the greys anatomy x bridgerton vibes! the tension, banter and slow burn almost took me out but iโm here alive and so happy after finishing ๐ seraya, youโre triply so talented and i love you.
guys, i need you to RUN not walk to read this. you wonโt regret it ๐ซถ๐พ brb while i go think about them forever
xoxo,
Em ๐ค
April 2, 2025
This book?! Is everything you need and more! This was my first SeRaya book and mannnnn this was journey! First of all I appreciated the cultural perspectives from the main characters it was so enriching and added so much needed depth I loved the family aspects of each of the characters stories. Now to the tensionโฆyou guys itโs was giving Shonda Rhimes level tension I mean pinky touching level that has you biting your nails because you just want them to bang! I am obsessed with Micheal, the one liners are so good- I promise you he will be your favorite book bf! The ending had me on a ride because I had no idea what would happened. You need to pick this up IMMEDIATELY! Thank you for letting me ARC read this!
May 3, 2025
this was SO good. i didn't expect to love michael this much, but i adored him and the romance.
a very promising start to the series, and the author has improved so much. this book was an absolutely amazing palette cleanser.
a very promising start to the series, and the author has improved so much. this book was an absolutely amazing palette cleanser.
April 8, 2025
Ok. I think i might have found my next series. The progression of the storyline and the growth of the characters were both executed beautifully. ๐ฅฐ
June 12, 2025
Habรญa muchรญsimo potencial, la relaciรณn entre ellos dos me gusta y tiene sentido como se desarrolla.
PERO
El plot no puede girar alrededor de una sociedad secreta si no te comprometes al 100% con lo que la historia requiere. Y encima el conflicto se resuelve en un pรกrrafo, asรญ como si nada!!! Rari.
PERO
El plot no puede girar alrededor de una sociedad secreta si no te comprometes al 100% con lo que la historia requiere. Y encima el conflicto se resuelve en un pรกrrafo, asรญ como si nada!!! Rari.
April 10, 2025
5/5 stars
Arc read!!! Okay I was lucky enough to get an arc of this and boy did I eat it up. I adored Michael and Azara so much. I feel like they might be one of my favorite couples that SeRaya has written. The way their story evolved and honestly just got better page by page made me so excited and giddy. I really enjoyed Azara's representation of diabetes and how she struggled at certain times. Seeing how Michael slowly fell harder for Azara just made me so happy and I loved the way he loved her. I already miss these two so much and I want more of them and their story hehehe
Arc read!!! Okay I was lucky enough to get an arc of this and boy did I eat it up. I adored Michael and Azara so much. I feel like they might be one of my favorite couples that SeRaya has written. The way their story evolved and honestly just got better page by page made me so excited and giddy. I really enjoyed Azara's representation of diabetes and how she struggled at certain times. Seeing how Michael slowly fell harder for Azara just made me so happy and I loved the way he loved her. I already miss these two so much and I want more of them and their story hehehe
May 11, 2025
DNF.What us this sorcery.
I love doctor everything, and this was just disappointing. Forbidden love mire like this book should be forbidden. Everything was so slow nothing happened.
I love doctor everything, and this was just disappointing. Forbidden love mire like this book should be forbidden. Everything was so slow nothing happened.
May 1, 2025
1.5๐ Could give it two but won't.
1) When I saw the book being recommended by the author it said slow burn. The only thing slow is Azara when she tries to convince herself she doesn't love Michael. The slow burn I wanted is, longing for ones touch, stolen eye contacts, yearning to see one another. They had one kiss, 49% through the book. They fu**** a few pages later. Come on guys. What is that. I get it he's hot, she's too, but what happened to hello ?
2) The love was based on the fact that they were attracted to one another's body. No real love, nothing, emptiness. So you can't really enjoy the book at all.
3) It was so cringe, some parts really gave me the ICK.
4) The characters were all more clichรฉ than the other.
5) Azara was extra annoying.
6) Michael can't decide if he loves her and if it's worth trying to fight for every 2 second really way annoying.
7) The Hous and all that shit, we know about it's existence since the BEGINNING. BUT GUESS WHAT WE DON'T UNDERSTAND ANYTHING ABOUT IT AND WE DON'T LEARN ANYTHING ABOUT IT. But it's there and it's really imprtant. Oh come on, at least make a credible story about it.
Overall, the main problem is that the story was clichรฉ, the love story based on nothing real, the character you have a quick life story but then no news from some of them. The Atlas story was just unnecessary, anyways this book sucked and waisted my time. Even tough tik tok or instagram makes it looks interesting, it isn't.
1) When I saw the book being recommended by the author it said slow burn. The only thing slow is Azara when she tries to convince herself she doesn't love Michael. The slow burn I wanted is, longing for ones touch, stolen eye contacts, yearning to see one another. They had one kiss, 49% through the book. They fu**** a few pages later. Come on guys. What is that. I get it he's hot, she's too, but what happened to hello ?
2) The love was based on the fact that they were attracted to one another's body. No real love, nothing, emptiness. So you can't really enjoy the book at all.
3) It was so cringe, some parts really gave me the ICK.
4) The characters were all more clichรฉ than the other.
5) Azara was extra annoying.
6) Michael can't decide if he loves her and if it's worth trying to fight for every 2 second really way annoying.
7) The Hous and all that shit, we know about it's existence since the BEGINNING. BUT GUESS WHAT WE DON'T UNDERSTAND ANYTHING ABOUT IT AND WE DON'T LEARN ANYTHING ABOUT IT. But it's there and it's really imprtant. Oh come on, at least make a credible story about it.
Overall, the main problem is that the story was clichรฉ, the love story based on nothing real, the character you have a quick life story but then no news from some of them. The Atlas story was just unnecessary, anyways this book sucked and waisted my time. Even tough tik tok or instagram makes it looks interesting, it isn't.
May 7, 2025
ok hereโs my two cents for this book
1. first half was kinda fun iโm a sucker for rivals and azara and micheal had a little bit of a fun dynamic going on
2. it got kind of boring near chapter 25ish
3. the whole trials that Michael had to pass were lowkey lame and i guess i didnโt really find the whole Atlas House stuff interesting. like sure ur part of a centuries old cult that does weird shit and controls the world and murders people โ what else is new
4. the way micheal couldnโt decide his feelings over azara was annoying. ur a grown ass 35 year old man.
5. one month later time skip, and he randomly comes up and says i love you when he has had alllll the chances to do so earlier
6. then four months time skip and all heโs doing is writing her daily letters stalking her every single day
7. and thank GOD we didnโt have to read 90 days worth of letters lol i hate letters in books
8. no real solution to the whole House thing and the guy trying to take it down. i guess thatโs what the next couple of books are for โ which i will most likely not be reading
10. i need to really stop reading books based on random blurbs i see on tiktokโs and reels
1. first half was kinda fun iโm a sucker for rivals and azara and micheal had a little bit of a fun dynamic going on
2. it got kind of boring near chapter 25ish
3. the whole trials that Michael had to pass were lowkey lame and i guess i didnโt really find the whole Atlas House stuff interesting. like sure ur part of a centuries old cult that does weird shit and controls the world and murders people โ what else is new
4. the way micheal couldnโt decide his feelings over azara was annoying. ur a grown ass 35 year old man.
5. one month later time skip, and he randomly comes up and says i love you when he has had alllll the chances to do so earlier
6. then four months time skip and all heโs doing is writing her daily letters stalking her every single day
7. and thank GOD we didnโt have to read 90 days worth of letters lol i hate letters in books
8. no real solution to the whole House thing and the guy trying to take it down. i guess thatโs what the next couple of books are for โ which i will most likely not be reading
10. i need to really stop reading books based on random blurbs i see on tiktokโs and reels
March 30, 2025
ARC REVIEW
Rating:โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ
Spice:๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ
WHEN I TELL YOU TO GO READ SERAYA BOOKS NOW GO.
Wow where do I start any book she writes I love it like she know the type of ideas that I absolutely love it. First let talk about the fmc like Iโm down bad for both Azara and Michael this was everything I look for in romance I would love to be part of there group. The rivals to lovers had me fan girling over here I was blushing and kicking my feet.
Rating:โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ
Spice:๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ
WHEN I TELL YOU TO GO READ SERAYA BOOKS NOW GO.
Wow where do I start any book she writes I love it like she know the type of ideas that I absolutely love it. First let talk about the fmc like Iโm down bad for both Azara and Michael this was everything I look for in romance I would love to be part of there group. The rivals to lovers had me fan girling over here I was blushing and kicking my feet.
April 11, 2025
Michael Young stands at a crossroads. On the cusp of this 33rd birthday - and ascension into the House of Atlas, a secret society he's been training for since birth - he is given his last task: become the next medical director of Amanar General Hospital. This should be an easy feat - he's a superstar cardiothoracic surgeon, and this last stepping stone will give him the power to shape the world as he wishes. That is, until SHE crashes into his world (literally), and threatens to ruin everything he's ever worked for. Azara Ziani, a hardworking and stellar cardiothoracic surgeon herself, has her goal of following in her father's footsteps at the hospital she loves in sight after years of suffering the worst case of eldest daughter syndrome known to man. When she's forced to compete with Dr. Young for the coveted director spot, she finds out first hand that anger and passion can be one and the same, and forced proximity with her hotshot counterpart has her questioning everything. When his true motives are revealed, will the beating heart of their carefully crafted relationship stop forever?
This was SO tasty, and everything I expected (and more) in a rivals-to-lovers meets secret society start to what promises to be a steamy new series. There will never be a medical drama that I don't want to put my little rat hands on, and I think SeRaya did a fantastic job of capturing the working reality and the type A personality to need to succeed in the cutthroat world of surgery. I can't stand when characters who have physician jobs magically have free time to do all the exposition things in a book, and I felt-the exhaustion and doom of an-on call schedule so exquisitely with both Michael and Azara here, which is exactly what I wanted. Other vibes that I loved included the "you came/you called" moments; the comfort/care dynamic on BOTH sides; the chronic illness rep (shout out to the Skittles girlies); the "XOXO Gossip Girl" realness; both MCs confronting their parents (for different and somewhat similar reasons); the end-of-chapter pronunciation guides; the cultural flourishes and list of foods that I now really want to try (the MCs are Moroccan and Korean); the idea of a secret society that exists to champion those who are smashed under white supremacy/colonial rule; the outfits; The Grey's Anatomy vibes (if that show was medically accurate); the cutesy dates; the MMC stepping back and letting the FMC shine but ALSO stepping up to make way when misogyny rears its ugly head; the CLIFFHANGER (???); and the five-alarm fire steamy scenes (and that the virgin MC LISTENS and LEARNS what his partner wants). If SeRaya's other books are like this one I am in soooo much trouble because my TBR is already so long, but I'm also chomping at the bit for more and can't wait for the next installment in this series!
This was SO tasty, and everything I expected (and more) in a rivals-to-lovers meets secret society start to what promises to be a steamy new series. There will never be a medical drama that I don't want to put my little rat hands on, and I think SeRaya did a fantastic job of capturing the working reality and the type A personality to need to succeed in the cutthroat world of surgery. I can't stand when characters who have physician jobs magically have free time to do all the exposition things in a book, and I felt-the exhaustion and doom of an-on call schedule so exquisitely with both Michael and Azara here, which is exactly what I wanted. Other vibes that I loved included the "you came/you called" moments; the comfort/care dynamic on BOTH sides; the chronic illness rep (shout out to the Skittles girlies); the "XOXO Gossip Girl" realness; both MCs confronting their parents (for different and somewhat similar reasons); the end-of-chapter pronunciation guides; the cultural flourishes and list of foods that I now really want to try (the MCs are Moroccan and Korean); the idea of a secret society that exists to champion those who are smashed under white supremacy/colonial rule; the outfits; The Grey's Anatomy vibes (if that show was medically accurate); the cutesy dates; the MMC stepping back and letting the FMC shine but ALSO stepping up to make way when misogyny rears its ugly head; the CLIFFHANGER (???); and the five-alarm fire steamy scenes (and that the virgin MC LISTENS and LEARNS what his partner wants). If SeRaya's other books are like this one I am in soooo much trouble because my TBR is already so long, but I'm also chomping at the bit for more and can't wait for the next installment in this series!
April 18, 2025
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
First off, Veiled was full of promise in many ways and if I did quarter of/half stars in my ratings, this book would be leaning more towards 3.5. I really did enjoy a lot of bits and pieces in the book, such as the banter, the MMCโs pursuit of the MFC and the overall idea of the plot, because who can resist a good enemies to lovers meets secret society trope combo?
The writing was pleasant and the slow burn paired with the build up to the actual spice was done very well. But even with the slow burn between our MCs, the book in itself comes off pretty fast paced. Despite taking place in the course of a year; thanks to frequent time jumps it gave me the impression that we were missing out on things. I do understand, however, that as part of the plot , itโs difficult to balance the time split as well as the pacing. But it became a part of why my rating ended up being on the lower side.
With that in mind, I did feel that the reader was left with more questions than answers. Sometimes, thatโs a good thing but as this book introduced us to a variety of people/the society - I felt that we shouldโve gotten to know more about it. Seen more of the MMCโs relationships with the other sons of the Atlas, but also seen more of this rivalry between him and the MFC (as I consider Veiled to be more of a rivals to lovers, with โrivalโ being used a bit more loosely). It all ended up a bit rushed. I did however really enjoy the portrayal of the relationship between the MFC and her friends as well as her family.
With all this being said, I do have to applaud the author for the execution of trope. I had no idea it was part of Veiled and more often than not, being aware of that trope usually sways me into not reading something. This as I think itโs often executed poorly, in ways that feel (to me) unrealistic and often cringeworthy. In Veiled I experienced none of it, and that alone might be what sways me into continuing the series - because as a reminder to myself this is the first book in the series and did set the foundation for the next one.
First off, Veiled was full of promise in many ways and if I did quarter of/half stars in my ratings, this book would be leaning more towards 3.5. I really did enjoy a lot of bits and pieces in the book, such as the banter, the MMCโs pursuit of the MFC and the overall idea of the plot, because who can resist a good enemies to lovers meets secret society trope combo?
The writing was pleasant and the slow burn paired with the build up to the actual spice was done very well. But even with the slow burn between our MCs, the book in itself comes off pretty fast paced. Despite taking place in the course of a year; thanks to frequent time jumps it gave me the impression that we were missing out on things. I do understand, however, that as part of the plot , itโs difficult to balance the time split as well as the pacing. But it became a part of why my rating ended up being on the lower side.
With that in mind, I did feel that the reader was left with more questions than answers. Sometimes, thatโs a good thing but as this book introduced us to a variety of people/the society - I felt that we shouldโve gotten to know more about it. Seen more of the MMCโs relationships with the other sons of the Atlas, but also seen more of this rivalry between him and the MFC (as I consider Veiled to be more of a rivals to lovers, with โrivalโ being used a bit more loosely). It all ended up a bit rushed. I did however really enjoy the portrayal of the relationship between the MFC and her friends as well as her family.
With all this being said, I do have to applaud the author for the execution of trope. I had no idea it was part of Veiled and more often than not, being aware of that trope usually sways me into not reading something. This as I think itโs often executed poorly, in ways that feel (to me) unrealistic and often cringeworthy. In Veiled I experienced none of it, and that alone might be what sways me into continuing the series - because as a reminder to myself this is the first book in the series and did set the foundation for the next one.
April 2, 2025
ARC REVIEW:
SeRaya did not scratch my itch. She made me suffer. She also tormented me. But who am I to deny her edging me? SeRaya beautifully broke my heart. She has a magical way with words. She writes imperfect characters who hit a little close to home. Sheโll rip your soul to shreds and possibly stitch it back together, giving you the happiest ever afters. Iโm not sure where to begin. Do I break this book down to my therapist, telling her how seen I felt? How sad I am that Michael and Azaraโs story has hit โthe endโ?
I said this to SeRaya, but Michael and Azara tilted my world on its axis, and Iโve never felt more privileged to receive an ARC. I love Michael, but Azara broke my heart in the most perfect way possible. In my most lowly times, I felt seen, I felt heard, I understood her struggles and couldnโt comprehend how much her personality resonated with me. Full transparency, but I am ill and a sobbing mess; of course I miss them.
Michael and Azara both have to carry the world on their broad, strong surgeon shoulders. Add a sprinkle of bickering, banter and love; theyโre imperfect individuals who are perfect for each other. As a Kdrama lover, the mention of gumhowas enough motivation to go watch Tale of the Nine-Tailed for the billionth time. My ethnic heart also yearned for the representation of a Moroccan FMC and a Korean MMC; SeRaya did incredible with representing both ethnicities. Azara was fierce, and Michael was the perfect match for taming her. Iโm happy I got to laugh with the characters, to cry with them and to obviously kick my feet with the giddy feeling of loving them and their love. Also, Nakia, my PSA, can we be best friends?
Thank you, SeRaya, for writing this book, for providing me with an ARC and for reminding me to be a little gentler with myself.
SeRaya did not scratch my itch. She made me suffer. She also tormented me. But who am I to deny her edging me? SeRaya beautifully broke my heart. She has a magical way with words. She writes imperfect characters who hit a little close to home. Sheโll rip your soul to shreds and possibly stitch it back together, giving you the happiest ever afters. Iโm not sure where to begin. Do I break this book down to my therapist, telling her how seen I felt? How sad I am that Michael and Azaraโs story has hit โthe endโ?
I said this to SeRaya, but Michael and Azara tilted my world on its axis, and Iโve never felt more privileged to receive an ARC. I love Michael, but Azara broke my heart in the most perfect way possible. In my most lowly times, I felt seen, I felt heard, I understood her struggles and couldnโt comprehend how much her personality resonated with me. Full transparency, but I am ill and a sobbing mess; of course I miss them.
Michael and Azara both have to carry the world on their broad, strong surgeon shoulders. Add a sprinkle of bickering, banter and love; theyโre imperfect individuals who are perfect for each other. As a Kdrama lover, the mention of gumhowas enough motivation to go watch Tale of the Nine-Tailed for the billionth time. My ethnic heart also yearned for the representation of a Moroccan FMC and a Korean MMC; SeRaya did incredible with representing both ethnicities. Azara was fierce, and Michael was the perfect match for taming her. Iโm happy I got to laugh with the characters, to cry with them and to obviously kick my feet with the giddy feeling of loving them and their love. Also, Nakia, my PSA, can we be best friends?
Thank you, SeRaya, for writing this book, for providing me with an ARC and for reminding me to be a little gentler with myself.
April 1, 2025
I've been waiting IMPATIENTLY for a new book from SeRaya since I finished her Vendetta series. I think about those stories very frequently so when I was accepted for the ARC of this new release, I jumped up and down from joy. This story follows two surgeons. Azara, who's very ambitious, hard working and kind of grumpy, and there's Michael, who belongs to a secret society and starts competing for the same position as Azara at the hospital. Their rivalry slowly burns into something that could be dangerous for both of them. I loved this story so much, I'm obsessed. The slow burn, the tension, the stolen moments and oh my god, THE MASQUERADE BALLS. I'm so happy they were a part of this story because they never happen in other contemporary romances. Azara was such a badass, she had Michael blushing and on his knees. I loved how fiercely she valued hard work and how much she cared for her family. I fell for Michael the moment he appeared in the book. As a long time Korean content consumer, I was so happy that the author wrote a Korean MMC. I need more of them! Michael was very charming, I blushed countless times. Azara is very strong because... Yeah, I'd be kissing him at first sight. He was also really caring and protective of Azara, even when she "hated" him. Their love was strong and I felt like they were meant for each other. The secret society aspect of the story was something I wasn't obsessed with but the secret gossiper? Yes, please. Lady Whistledown from Bridgerton vibes. The cultural representation and appreciation was beautiful just like in the Vendetta series. I need more poc main characters!! Also, it had diabetes representation which I've never read in books. Amazing!
Endless thank yous to SeRaya for providing me with an ARC of this masterpiece!
Endless thank yous to SeRaya for providing me with an ARC of this masterpiece!
March 30, 2025
BEST BETA READ OF MY LIFE!!!
Brace yourselves... this is a long reviewโจ๏ธ
I LOVE THIS BOOK WITH ALL MY POWER! This one has a very special place in my heart, SeRaya is one of my favourite authors that I discovered at the beginning of last year, and I am very happy that I did.
This book was such a unique one for me, as all of her other books, the storyline was so well done, the tropes were so amazingly executed, the love that was shown through this love story had been immaculate.
Both representations of the MCs were amazing to me, especially the FMC, who's Moroccan. Which I can relate to as I am myself Moroccan. The cultural side of my origin has been so heartwarming, and so were both the British and Korean aspects (to me as a foreigner)
The themes of the book spoke volumes, with familial ties, self-love, grieving, and the power to get up and face the hardships of life. All these topics were so relatable to me and heartwarming to see someone speak of it from this perspective.
The found family within the friend groups were also so very amazing and amusing, often with the light-hearted humour and the incredible writing style.
Which brings me to my last point of saying that SeRaya has an amazing writing style that you can recognize from a mile away, such a lovely, poetic style that gets the reader involved in every way possible.
It's all to say that this first book of The Atlas Series is definitely a favourite, and being able to work on this book as well was an amazing opportunity.
Brace yourselves... this is a long reviewโจ๏ธ
I LOVE THIS BOOK WITH ALL MY POWER! This one has a very special place in my heart, SeRaya is one of my favourite authors that I discovered at the beginning of last year, and I am very happy that I did.
This book was such a unique one for me, as all of her other books, the storyline was so well done, the tropes were so amazingly executed, the love that was shown through this love story had been immaculate.
Both representations of the MCs were amazing to me, especially the FMC, who's Moroccan. Which I can relate to as I am myself Moroccan. The cultural side of my origin has been so heartwarming, and so were both the British and Korean aspects (to me as a foreigner)
The themes of the book spoke volumes, with familial ties, self-love, grieving, and the power to get up and face the hardships of life. All these topics were so relatable to me and heartwarming to see someone speak of it from this perspective.
The found family within the friend groups were also so very amazing and amusing, often with the light-hearted humour and the incredible writing style.
Which brings me to my last point of saying that SeRaya has an amazing writing style that you can recognize from a mile away, such a lovely, poetic style that gets the reader involved in every way possible.
It's all to say that this first book of The Atlas Series is definitely a favourite, and being able to work on this book as well was an amazing opportunity.
March 28, 2025
Wow, Veiled was everything I wanted and more! The slow burn, the delicious push and pull, and the way Azara and Michael went from barely tolerating each other to falling hard had me completely hooked. Their chemistry was off the charts, and the way they kept bumping into each other had me screaming and kicking my feet!
Michael definitely fell first and fell hard, and I loved every second of it. Azara was so relatable! She was strong, independent, but also vulnerable in a way that made her feel real. Their dynamic had me frothing at the mouth with all the teasing, the tension, and the undeniable pull between them. And that friend group?! PLEASE, I need to be part of it! The side characters were just as amazing, and I cannot wait to see more of them in the rest of this series. They made the book so much fun and such a good time.
On top of the romance, the medical and cultural representation was handled beautifully. The intricate details of their jobs as surgeons, the high stakes of their careers, and the thrilling mystery surrounding the secret society had me on the edge of my seat until the very end. And yes, thereโs a third act breakup, but it makes sense, and trust me, itโs worth it.
Iโm so thankful I got the chance to read this ARC because Veiled was phenomenal. Itโs my first book from SeRaya, but I will going back and reading the others because this was so good! If you love rivals to lovers, intense chemistry, high stakes romance, and a touch of mystery, Veiled needs to be on your TBR. Iโm waiting with bated breath until the next book drops!
Thank you to SeRaya for the eARC of this book.
Michael definitely fell first and fell hard, and I loved every second of it. Azara was so relatable! She was strong, independent, but also vulnerable in a way that made her feel real. Their dynamic had me frothing at the mouth with all the teasing, the tension, and the undeniable pull between them. And that friend group?! PLEASE, I need to be part of it! The side characters were just as amazing, and I cannot wait to see more of them in the rest of this series. They made the book so much fun and such a good time.
On top of the romance, the medical and cultural representation was handled beautifully. The intricate details of their jobs as surgeons, the high stakes of their careers, and the thrilling mystery surrounding the secret society had me on the edge of my seat until the very end. And yes, thereโs a third act breakup, but it makes sense, and trust me, itโs worth it.
Iโm so thankful I got the chance to read this ARC because Veiled was phenomenal. Itโs my first book from SeRaya, but I will going back and reading the others because this was so good! If you love rivals to lovers, intense chemistry, high stakes romance, and a touch of mystery, Veiled needs to be on your TBR. Iโm waiting with bated breath until the next book drops!
Thank you to SeRaya for the eARC of this book.
March 31, 2025
[ARC Review]
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OH. MY. GOD. Where do I even start?! Veiled was EVERYTHING I wanted in a romance and then some. From the very first page, I was completely hookedโthe tension, the banter, the electric chemistry between Azara and Michael?? Absolutely intoxicating. Their relationship was the ultimate slow-burn masterpieceโthe push and pull, the rivalry crackling with unspoken desire. I couldnโt put it down if I tried... and I didnโt because I devoured this book in a single day.
And the enemies-to-lovers dynamic? PERFECTION. Watching these two go from barely tolerating each other to falling head over heels was a rollercoaster of emotions. Every sarcastic remark, every heated glance, every accidental brush of hands had me grinning like an idiot, kicking my feet, and fully invested. And Michael Young??? That man FELL FIRST, and ohhh, he fell HARD. The way he cared for Azara, even when she didnโt see it, had my heart melting into a puddle.
But hereโs the thingโVeiled is so much more than just romance. The medical world, the secret society intrigue, the rich cultural elements? It was all seamlessly woven together. And I HAVE to talk about the cultural rep because it made my heart SO happy! As someone whoโs half Arab, half Egyptian, seeing Arabic phrases sprinkled throughout the book had me giddy with excitement. It felt so authentic, so natural, and it added a whole other layer of depth to the story that I loved.
Azara was such a beautifully complex characterโstrong, ambitious, and so real. I felt every struggle, every moment of doubt, every victory. I adored her. And the side characters? Absolute gems. That friend group dynamic was EVERYTHING, and I need more of them immediately.
And the third-act conflict?? PAIN. I felt every second of it. But it was the kind of heartbreak that needed to happen, and the emotional payoff??? WORTH. IT.
A HUGE thank you to SeRaya and Rae for this ARC!! Iโm officially obsessed, and I need the next book right now.
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OH. MY. GOD. Where do I even start?! Veiled was EVERYTHING I wanted in a romance and then some. From the very first page, I was completely hookedโthe tension, the banter, the electric chemistry between Azara and Michael?? Absolutely intoxicating. Their relationship was the ultimate slow-burn masterpieceโthe push and pull, the rivalry crackling with unspoken desire. I couldnโt put it down if I tried... and I didnโt because I devoured this book in a single day.
And the enemies-to-lovers dynamic? PERFECTION. Watching these two go from barely tolerating each other to falling head over heels was a rollercoaster of emotions. Every sarcastic remark, every heated glance, every accidental brush of hands had me grinning like an idiot, kicking my feet, and fully invested. And Michael Young??? That man FELL FIRST, and ohhh, he fell HARD. The way he cared for Azara, even when she didnโt see it, had my heart melting into a puddle.
But hereโs the thingโVeiled is so much more than just romance. The medical world, the secret society intrigue, the rich cultural elements? It was all seamlessly woven together. And I HAVE to talk about the cultural rep because it made my heart SO happy! As someone whoโs half Arab, half Egyptian, seeing Arabic phrases sprinkled throughout the book had me giddy with excitement. It felt so authentic, so natural, and it added a whole other layer of depth to the story that I loved.
Azara was such a beautifully complex characterโstrong, ambitious, and so real. I felt every struggle, every moment of doubt, every victory. I adored her. And the side characters? Absolute gems. That friend group dynamic was EVERYTHING, and I need more of them immediately.
And the third-act conflict?? PAIN. I felt every second of it. But it was the kind of heartbreak that needed to happen, and the emotional payoff??? WORTH. IT.
A HUGE thank you to SeRaya and Rae for this ARC!! Iโm officially obsessed, and I need the next book right now.
April 13, 2025
This is a little late but I really wanted to read this book at my own pace and I did. I went in blind, not knowing what to expect because Iโve never heard of a trope called โsecret societyโ so I was intrigued. The book was sooo good! It is a bit of a slow burn, like you have to soldier on but it DOES get better.
Their banter, their struggles, the mystery? So good. I would recommend this book for any reader interested in dark romance thatโs not too heavy but still packing a good punch! Azaraโs name was the first thing that drew me to her because it is such a beautiful name, but her stern personality and her character was relatable in some ways. I enjoyed watching her be this pillar of strength and finally looking deeply into herself to realise that she deserves to feel. The author really captured that very well!
And Micheal? In my opinion, I feel like he should have grovelled a tincy bit more๐ maybe thatโs just me because what he did was awful! I mean I get why he did it but still! But Micheal is another ideal book boyfriend. He can cook, has money, a good doctor and hot? Sold.
I did get emotional over the family parts of Azaraโs life especially with her father towards the end. Itโs these conversations that I yearn till this day to happen.
Overall reading this book has been a rollercoaster of emotions. It will break your heart in the best wayโค๏ธ
Their banter, their struggles, the mystery? So good. I would recommend this book for any reader interested in dark romance thatโs not too heavy but still packing a good punch! Azaraโs name was the first thing that drew me to her because it is such a beautiful name, but her stern personality and her character was relatable in some ways. I enjoyed watching her be this pillar of strength and finally looking deeply into herself to realise that she deserves to feel. The author really captured that very well!
And Micheal? In my opinion, I feel like he should have grovelled a tincy bit more๐ maybe thatโs just me because what he did was awful! I mean I get why he did it but still! But Micheal is another ideal book boyfriend. He can cook, has money, a good doctor and hot? Sold.
I did get emotional over the family parts of Azaraโs life especially with her father towards the end. Itโs these conversations that I yearn till this day to happen.
Overall reading this book has been a rollercoaster of emotions. It will break your heart in the best wayโค๏ธ
March 28, 2025
No one writes tension like Seraya. Veiled is a secret society, slow burn romance with between two surgeons! We meet Michael super fine, successful surgeon all he cares about is being the best cardiothoracic surgeon and ascending into the House of Atlas a secret society but than he starts his new position at Amanar General Hospital and meets Azara heโs about to break every rule for her. Azaraโs main focus is becoming the next medical director intill she meets Michael her competition heโs arrogant extremely good at his job and attractive.
The rivals to lovers in this story is chefs kiss! What I love about this book is that itโs an interracial couple with different cultures I feel like we donโt see slot of that in interracial romance books. The tension, chemistry, plot, banter and side characters are just soooo good. Michael is going to be everyoneโs favorite new book boyfriend and Azara is such a bad ass FMC. Sheโs amazing at her job and has such a good friend group. Also the scenes between her and Michael are so ๐ฅต. I need to read the rest of the authors books. Sorry for sleeping on you Seraya
Thank you to the author for this arc.
What to expect:
Rivals to lovers
Secret society
Surgeon x Surgeon
Moroccan FMC
Korean MMC
Dual pov
The rivals to lovers in this story is chefs kiss! What I love about this book is that itโs an interracial couple with different cultures I feel like we donโt see slot of that in interracial romance books. The tension, chemistry, plot, banter and side characters are just soooo good. Michael is going to be everyoneโs favorite new book boyfriend and Azara is such a bad ass FMC. Sheโs amazing at her job and has such a good friend group. Also the scenes between her and Michael are so ๐ฅต. I need to read the rest of the authors books. Sorry for sleeping on you Seraya
Thank you to the author for this arc.
What to expect:
Rivals to lovers
Secret society
Surgeon x Surgeon
Moroccan FMC
Korean MMC
Dual pov
April 9, 2025
Thanks to SeRaya for letting me read this book early. All thoughts are my own!!
Veiled in the first book in a series about a secret society and the people who are living their lives around it. I was immediately invested in this story and these characters, and I canโt to read more in this series. From the jump, I was so ready to read this book. Thereโs a caretaking scene?? SIGN ME UP ON THAT ALONE!!
I loved the sibling dynamics in this book from both of our main characters. I loved how they cared for their younger siblings and protected them. I loved the friends of our main characters, and Iโm so excited to see where they all are in the next book.
The romance?? Oh yah, I loved it. Iโm a HUGE fan of the โI can take care of myselfโ FMC and the โI know, but let me help youโ MMC dynamic. Itโs genuinely one of my favorites. I loved how their relationship developed, and I even really enjoyed the way that the third act conflict went. Normally, Iโm a third act breakup hater, but I really enjoyed the tension this one brought to the story. I think because of the secret society aspect, the stakes were definitely raised, which helped me enjoy the conflict more.
I am so interested to see where we go from here, and I will be impatiently waiting for the next book!!
Veiled in the first book in a series about a secret society and the people who are living their lives around it. I was immediately invested in this story and these characters, and I canโt to read more in this series. From the jump, I was so ready to read this book. Thereโs a caretaking scene?? SIGN ME UP ON THAT ALONE!!
I loved the sibling dynamics in this book from both of our main characters. I loved how they cared for their younger siblings and protected them. I loved the friends of our main characters, and Iโm so excited to see where they all are in the next book.
The romance?? Oh yah, I loved it. Iโm a HUGE fan of the โI can take care of myselfโ FMC and the โI know, but let me help youโ MMC dynamic. Itโs genuinely one of my favorites. I loved how their relationship developed, and I even really enjoyed the way that the third act conflict went. Normally, Iโm a third act breakup hater, but I really enjoyed the tension this one brought to the story. I think because of the secret society aspect, the stakes were definitely raised, which helped me enjoy the conflict more.
I am so interested to see where we go from here, and I will be impatiently waiting for the next book!!
April 9, 2025
to be very clear- I LOVED THIS BOOK. THAT'S IT, THAT'S THE REVIEW!
okay so, if i need to elaborate then, this book was literally written, plotted and obviously executed very well. SeRaya knows what's doing and she always eats!
the secret society, is a trope that I don't really enjoy reading but in THIS book, it SERVEDDDD!! the motive was so thoughtful tbh.
okay okay okayyyyy, the enemies to lovers ATE! was so gooood that i was on the edge.
nothing in this book felt rushed and everything was so damn addicting and I was literally hookeddddd.
I enjoyed the banter, the tension and obviously the angst. everything made sense. and I knew this book will be amazing cuz it's written by Seraya.
the chemistry was so electrifying that I just wanted the slow burn to end and wanted them to be together.
also also also, the mmc is korean and I literally understood every word he spoke in korean, which I'm so so so proud of myself.
the eldest daughter rep was so relatable and Azara was literally an inspiration. she's a freaking surgeon and manages everything on her own. she also has diabetes and Michael takes care of her *literally cryingggg*
everything in this book was so amazing and I loved reading every bit of it!
worth recommending and reading.
thank you so much for the Arc Seraya<33
okay so, if i need to elaborate then, this book was literally written, plotted and obviously executed very well. SeRaya knows what's doing and she always eats!
the secret society, is a trope that I don't really enjoy reading but in THIS book, it SERVEDDDD!! the motive was so thoughtful tbh.
okay okay okayyyyy, the enemies to lovers ATE! was so gooood that i was on the edge.
nothing in this book felt rushed and everything was so damn addicting and I was literally hookeddddd.
I enjoyed the banter, the tension and obviously the angst. everything made sense. and I knew this book will be amazing cuz it's written by Seraya.
the chemistry was so electrifying that I just wanted the slow burn to end and wanted them to be together.
also also also, the mmc is korean and I literally understood every word he spoke in korean, which I'm so so so proud of myself.
the eldest daughter rep was so relatable and Azara was literally an inspiration. she's a freaking surgeon and manages everything on her own. she also has diabetes and Michael takes care of her *literally cryingggg*
everything in this book was so amazing and I loved reading every bit of it!
worth recommending and reading.
thank you so much for the Arc Seraya<33
April 10, 2025
If I ever become a cardiothoracic surgeon, please, lord, send me Michael Young as my rival. He will give me butterflies with his eye contact or his inked arms when I am doing my rounds. Okay, but in all seriousness, once again, author Seraya has outdone herself with this book, and here is my spoiler-free review:ย
Veiled is the first book in the Sons of Atlas series and is a steamy rivals-to-lovers secret society romance featuring two competitive surgeons. When Michael joins Amanar General Hospital, he meets Ziara, who is equally talented, competitive, and brilliant at being a cardiothoracic surgeon. And there's an opportunity to become the new medical director at the hospital, and you get to see the rivalry between them. The plot was incredible, and as usual, in SeRaya's book, you get to see the build-up between the characters, why they are supposed to be together, and, in general, soulmates; it takes some time, but it is worth it with all the tension that surrounds them. Aside from that, I enjoyed all the scenes with side characters, whether with Ziara with her friends or Ziara and Michael with their family and siblings. I loved this. Five stars, and I can't wait to read the next book in the series whenever it releases.ย
Veiled is the first book in the Sons of Atlas series and is a steamy rivals-to-lovers secret society romance featuring two competitive surgeons. When Michael joins Amanar General Hospital, he meets Ziara, who is equally talented, competitive, and brilliant at being a cardiothoracic surgeon. And there's an opportunity to become the new medical director at the hospital, and you get to see the rivalry between them. The plot was incredible, and as usual, in SeRaya's book, you get to see the build-up between the characters, why they are supposed to be together, and, in general, soulmates; it takes some time, but it is worth it with all the tension that surrounds them. Aside from that, I enjoyed all the scenes with side characters, whether with Ziara with her friends or Ziara and Michael with their family and siblings. I loved this. Five stars, and I can't wait to read the next book in the series whenever it releases.ย
March 26, 2025
๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ช:
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"๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐น-๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ, ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ ๐ณ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๐๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐๐๐ฒ๐น๐ณ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด."
Iโve been hooked on @authorseraya since i read her first book, and with every new release, my love for her writing just grows stronger. Itโs safe to say sheโs got a winning formula with every book.
The two main characters, Michael and Azara were absolutely perfect and I loved them both. I lover the development of their relation and the SLOW BURN! Their chemistry is undeniable. The enemies-to-lovers dynamic between them is filled with witty banter, and though thereโs a bit of a slow burn, trust me it absolutely heats up. Both Azara and Michael are cardiothoracic surgeons, competing for the same prestigious position, and there are these incredible moments when theyโre forced into close quarters. The transition from enemies to lovers was done so brilliantly.
I am looking forward to reading the next book.
"๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ, ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ณ๐๐น ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐ถ๐, ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ถ๐."
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๐ง๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐:
Rivals to Lovers
Slow Burn
Secret Society
Forced Proximity
Virgin MMC
...
"๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐น-๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ, ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ ๐ณ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๐๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐๐๐ฒ๐น๐ณ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด."
Iโve been hooked on @authorseraya since i read her first book, and with every new release, my love for her writing just grows stronger. Itโs safe to say sheโs got a winning formula with every book.
The two main characters, Michael and Azara were absolutely perfect and I loved them both. I lover the development of their relation and the SLOW BURN! Their chemistry is undeniable. The enemies-to-lovers dynamic between them is filled with witty banter, and though thereโs a bit of a slow burn, trust me it absolutely heats up. Both Azara and Michael are cardiothoracic surgeons, competing for the same prestigious position, and there are these incredible moments when theyโre forced into close quarters. The transition from enemies to lovers was done so brilliantly.
I am looking forward to reading the next book.
"๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ, ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ณ๐๐น ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐ถ๐, ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ถ๐."
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๐ง๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐:
Rivals to Lovers
Slow Burn
Secret Society
Forced Proximity
Virgin MMC
March 28, 2025
Oh this was a rollercoaster of a read!
As someone who loves Grey's Anatomy, I couldn't resist signing up to read this slow burn, rivals to lovers romance. The two main characters are both cardiothoracic surgeons at a London hospital, with Azara finishing up her training, and Michael arriving as a consultant. Their professional rivalry was fun to read, and the sexual tension that forms was so well written.
I loved Azara's character, and it was easy to get emotionally attached to her, and I'm so glad she had such great friends in Hazel and Nakia. This book is a dual POV so we get to see things from both her side, and Michaels, plus a mysterious third narrator in the prologue and interlude.
There's also a secret society, The Atlas, which adds a whole new level to this story, but I'm not going to spoil anything regarding them here. I'm definitely curious to read more about these Sons of The Atlas in future books.
This is a darker romance, with spice, and is very much intended for an adult audience.
I received an ARC of this book from the author, and I'm voluntarily leaving this review.
As someone who loves Grey's Anatomy, I couldn't resist signing up to read this slow burn, rivals to lovers romance. The two main characters are both cardiothoracic surgeons at a London hospital, with Azara finishing up her training, and Michael arriving as a consultant. Their professional rivalry was fun to read, and the sexual tension that forms was so well written.
I loved Azara's character, and it was easy to get emotionally attached to her, and I'm so glad she had such great friends in Hazel and Nakia. This book is a dual POV so we get to see things from both her side, and Michaels, plus a mysterious third narrator in the prologue and interlude.
There's also a secret society, The Atlas, which adds a whole new level to this story, but I'm not going to spoil anything regarding them here. I'm definitely curious to read more about these Sons of The Atlas in future books.
This is a darker romance, with spice, and is very much intended for an adult audience.
I received an ARC of this book from the author, and I'm voluntarily leaving this review.
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