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Veil
The thrilling sequel to Hush, one of the most talked about YA fantasies of 2020.
Shae’s entire world has been turned upside down, and everything she’s ever believed is a lie. More determined than ever, she sets out to the mysterious land of Gondal—a place forbidden to mention and resigned to myth—in search of a dangerous magical book that could alter the fabric of the world.
Following the trail of Ravod, the boy she thought she knew and trusted, Shae discovers there is far more to the young man who stole the Book of Days than she ever realized. Together, with her friends, Mads and Fiona, and a newfound ally in her fierce former trainer, Kennan, Shae crosses the borders of the only home she’s ever had and into a world ruled not by magic, but technology and industry — one fraught with perils of its own.
In a world shrouded in lies, Shae is desperate for answers and to restore peace, but who will lift the veil?
Shae’s entire world has been turned upside down, and everything she’s ever believed is a lie. More determined than ever, she sets out to the mysterious land of Gondal—a place forbidden to mention and resigned to myth—in search of a dangerous magical book that could alter the fabric of the world.
Following the trail of Ravod, the boy she thought she knew and trusted, Shae discovers there is far more to the young man who stole the Book of Days than she ever realized. Together, with her friends, Mads and Fiona, and a newfound ally in her fierce former trainer, Kennan, Shae crosses the borders of the only home she’s ever had and into a world ruled not by magic, but technology and industry — one fraught with perils of its own.
In a world shrouded in lies, Shae is desperate for answers and to restore peace, but who will lift the veil?
400 pages, Hardcover
First published April 26, 2022
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About the author
Dylan Farrow
5 books248 followersDylan Farrow is a writer, mother, and activist for survivors of sexual assault. Growing up in both New York City and rural Connecticut, she spent countless hours drawing and writing for pleasure. After graduating from Bard College she found a position at CNN as a production assistant and later moved into graphic design. Soon, however, she felt that neither were her calling. After getting married, Dylan returned to writing full time, exploring her love of YA fantasy. Hush is her debut novel.
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December 20, 2021
Decent - I probably should have re-read the first book, this one really isn't a stand alone.
Thanks to Netgalley and publishers for the free copy in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley and publishers for the free copy in exchange for my honest review.
November 4, 2022
Overall Rating : C+
"It's okay to be overwhelmed....and it's okay to take some time to breathe when you are."
Better than the first book but I feel like there should have been more focus on a plot - any plot at all really - for more than a few pages. And not have shocking revelations and betrayals happen in such a blase passing you wonder if it affected the characters at all.
Character development was an upgrade I'll give it that. Shae was so refreshing with such an innocent and idealistic view of the world that I actually valued and admired her for. All the other characters (except for Ravod🤮) were a delight to interact with.
Just thank whoever you'd like that this is a duology!
"It's okay to be overwhelmed....and it's okay to take some time to breathe when you are."
Better than the first book but I feel like there should have been more focus on a plot - any plot at all really - for more than a few pages. And not have shocking revelations and betrayals happen in such a blase passing you wonder if it affected the characters at all.
Character development was an upgrade I'll give it that. Shae was so refreshing with such an innocent and idealistic view of the world that I actually valued and admired her for. All the other characters (except for Ravod🤮) were a delight to interact with.
Just thank whoever you'd like that this is a duology!
December 23, 2021
ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
With the craziness of this year, I had actually forgotten I'd been approved for this ARC and I'm afraid that the time between my reading of this and when I first read Hush lent itself to my disappointment in this book.
Veil picks up right where Hush left off, but it never felt like a sequel. Instead, it felt like the second half of the first book that had to be cut for size reasons. You're thrown into the story and - if you're like me, retaining very little information about book one - you spend a large portion of this book lost and confused, trying to remember why this or that detail is important.
By the time this gets better and you've found your footing, the book is close to complete.
While Hush was a rather formulaic book that was bolstered by the overall message and unique aspects that Farrow incorporated into it, Veil felt formulaic and disoriented without truly matching the poignancy of book one.
It truly felt like we spent more time with Shae pining over/hating [Character] than actually being in the world. After the wonder and mystery around Gondal, the readers should be able to feel that wonder and instead - personally - I found every scene we were there to be dry.
I know it may sound like I hated this, but I didn't. I'm just simply let down after my enjoyment of book one. I would still recommend this duology, especially to younger YA readers that haven't had this story structure oversaturated for them yet.
Dylan Farrow is a gifted writer and I'm excited to see where she goes from here. Unfortunately, this book wasn't for me.
With the craziness of this year, I had actually forgotten I'd been approved for this ARC and I'm afraid that the time between my reading of this and when I first read Hush lent itself to my disappointment in this book.
Veil picks up right where Hush left off, but it never felt like a sequel. Instead, it felt like the second half of the first book that had to be cut for size reasons. You're thrown into the story and - if you're like me, retaining very little information about book one - you spend a large portion of this book lost and confused, trying to remember why this or that detail is important.
By the time this gets better and you've found your footing, the book is close to complete.
While Hush was a rather formulaic book that was bolstered by the overall message and unique aspects that Farrow incorporated into it, Veil felt formulaic and disoriented without truly matching the poignancy of book one.
It truly felt like we spent more time with Shae pining over/hating [Character] than actually being in the world. After the wonder and mystery around Gondal, the readers should be able to feel that wonder and instead - personally - I found every scene we were there to be dry.
I know it may sound like I hated this, but I didn't. I'm just simply let down after my enjoyment of book one. I would still recommend this duology, especially to younger YA readers that haven't had this story structure oversaturated for them yet.
Dylan Farrow is a gifted writer and I'm excited to see where she goes from here. Unfortunately, this book wasn't for me.
February 23, 2022
The world Dylan Farrow created was very interesting to read. I enjoyed the world building and the magic system. It had been a while since I read the first book and it took me some time to getting back into everything, this definitely isn’t a standalone and you have to read the first book to get a basic understanding how everything worked.
I liked Shae and her friends, but just like in book one I would have wished for a little more to get to know and understand them. They all seemed a little dumb and with the little we knew about them; some decisions didn’t made sense to me at all.
Over all this was a decent series that I enjoyed, that left me wanting for a little extra at times.
I liked Shae and her friends, but just like in book one I would have wished for a little more to get to know and understand them. They all seemed a little dumb and with the little we knew about them; some decisions didn’t made sense to me at all.
Over all this was a decent series that I enjoyed, that left me wanting for a little extra at times.
December 4, 2023
I think if I'd read this one much closer to book 1, I would have loved it. But as it stands, there was little I remembered from book 1 so I started this one just a bit lost. But it wasn't too hard to catch up.
I really liked Shae in this one. I feel like she's done some work and really starts to change her view. She still makes mistakes, puts trust where she shouldn't, but she does start to make the hard decisions and I liked her growth.
I really loved getting to know Keenan, Fiona and Stot. They were great additions to the story and added some levity and humor to the MC and the quests. This one felt very much like a RPG quest to retrieve a book in a far away land and I enjoyed the adventure of it. My favorite part was the epilogue.
This was a quik, highly entertaining duology. I enjoyed it!
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
I really liked Shae in this one. I feel like she's done some work and really starts to change her view. She still makes mistakes, puts trust where she shouldn't, but she does start to make the hard decisions and I liked her growth.
I really loved getting to know Keenan, Fiona and Stot. They were great additions to the story and added some levity and humor to the MC and the quests. This one felt very much like a RPG quest to retrieve a book in a far away land and I enjoyed the adventure of it. My favorite part was the epilogue.
This was a quik, highly entertaining duology. I enjoyed it!
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
August 20, 2022
Debo admitir que inicie este libro sin esperar mucho. Aunque la ambientación y el contexto de la historia me gustaron en el primero, hubieron detalles que no permitieron que ll disfrutara al 100. En este caso, mejor un poco. Sentí que el desarrollo de la historia esta un poco más ágil, y aunque todo sigue ocurriendo bastante rápido, en esta 2da parte juega a su favor puesto que la historia ya está en su punto de acción, y el que hubiera sido una historia lenta, le hubiera jugado en contra.
Los personajes están muy genial, en esta segunda parte conocemos un poquito más de ellos, pero como la historia sigue estando narrada por la protagonista en primera persona, el conocer a más personajes es difícil, pues conocemos lo que la protagonista conoce. Aún así, siento que los personajes secundarios supieron resaltar y darnos un poco de ellos.
En cambio, Shae, en esta segunda entrega sigue estando i uso. No tiene un gran avanza, y constantemente se la vive quejando. Sin contar que su insta love es aún más intenso.
El romance sigue sin ser mi cosa favorita de este libro, porque es inexistente, pero siempre la autora deja caer pequeños detalles para que sepamos qué hay, pero no es lo suficiente para enamorarnos o sentir interés. Aunque entre los secundarios, se da una pareja que si me encanto y definitivamente me hubiera gustado saber más de ellos.
El epílogo es bueno, sentí que fue un cierre bastante bueno a la historia y que permite no dejar nada al aire
Sin duda los recomiendo, es una historia de fantasía juvenil ligera, sin muchas descripciones pero con la acción necesaria para leerlo. Si inician con la fantasía, este libro sin duda es una buena opción.
Los personajes están muy genial, en esta segunda parte conocemos un poquito más de ellos, pero como la historia sigue estando narrada por la protagonista en primera persona, el conocer a más personajes es difícil, pues conocemos lo que la protagonista conoce. Aún así, siento que los personajes secundarios supieron resaltar y darnos un poco de ellos.
En cambio, Shae, en esta segunda entrega sigue estando i uso. No tiene un gran avanza, y constantemente se la vive quejando. Sin contar que su insta love es aún más intenso.
El romance sigue sin ser mi cosa favorita de este libro, porque es inexistente, pero siempre la autora deja caer pequeños detalles para que sepamos qué hay, pero no es lo suficiente para enamorarnos o sentir interés. Aunque entre los secundarios, se da una pareja que si me encanto y definitivamente me hubiera gustado saber más de ellos.
El epílogo es bueno, sentí que fue un cierre bastante bueno a la historia y que permite no dejar nada al aire
Sin duda los recomiendo, es una historia de fantasía juvenil ligera, sin muchas descripciones pero con la acción necesaria para leerlo. Si inician con la fantasía, este libro sin duda es una buena opción.
May 3, 2022
Thank you to NetGalley and Goodreads for allowing me to liseten to this book. It is not a style I normally would choose for my own. It was harder for me to follow as this is the second book in the series. With that being said it was a great book to listen to. The story was nice.
April 9, 2022
Ich bin froh das der zweite Band besser geworden ist.. dieses ganze Psycho gedöns aus band 1 ist weggefallen und die Story hatte einen besseren roten Faden 😻 viele Details haben sich aufgeklärt! Trotzdem bin ich froh es als Hörbuch gehört zuhaben 🙈
⚠️Achtung Spoiler ⚠️
Ich bin froh das ihr Bruder noch lebt, aber dieses Detail hätte besser ausgearbeitet werden können. Das Ende war zwar ein Happy End, doch ich verstehe nicht ganz warum Shae das Buch nicht direkt verbrannt hat.. dann hätten viele viele Menschen ihr Leben behalten können. Trotzdem bin ich über den Ausgang der „Schlacht“ und den wirtschaftlichen Aufschwung der sehr Kraken Landschaft froh!
⚠️Achtung Spoiler ⚠️
Ich bin froh das ihr Bruder noch lebt, aber dieses Detail hätte besser ausgearbeitet werden können. Das Ende war zwar ein Happy End, doch ich verstehe nicht ganz warum Shae das Buch nicht direkt verbrannt hat.. dann hätten viele viele Menschen ihr Leben behalten können. Trotzdem bin ich über den Ausgang der „Schlacht“ und den wirtschaftlichen Aufschwung der sehr Kraken Landschaft froh!
September 23, 2021
This is a good sequel. It’s not a GREAT sequel. I wanted a great sequel after such a strong first (debut!) book.
I read an advanced copy and I really hope it goes through some more edits before being published. I think it was a bit messy, missing some cohesive quality? I can’t quite pin down what is missing though. I think mostly it was Shae’s relationship with Ravod. It goes back and forth about three times in this sequel (you’re trustworthy! Hey you betrayed me! you’re trustworthy again!….) that I just didn’t really believe…any of it. SPOILER FOR HUSH - he totally turns against her at the end of the first book, but in here he NEVER ACTUALLY APOLOGIZES OR CLEARS THINGS UP before he’s all okay I’m on your side, jk I’m not, jk will you meet me for dinner sometime.
And I am so annoyed at this! I think with some more edits it could really be a more meaningful relationship, or even at the least a friendship if not romantic.
The other characters are good, the magic and Blot illness is creative but I still couldn’t QUITE get a grip on what EXACTLY it was….
Glad it is a duology and events weren’t stretched out into three books. Plot wise it’s paced pretty well, despite all the weird actual plot points within that pacing.
I read an advanced copy and I really hope it goes through some more edits before being published. I think it was a bit messy, missing some cohesive quality? I can’t quite pin down what is missing though. I think mostly it was Shae’s relationship with Ravod. It goes back and forth about three times in this sequel (you’re trustworthy! Hey you betrayed me! you’re trustworthy again!….) that I just didn’t really believe…any of it. SPOILER FOR HUSH - he totally turns against her at the end of the first book, but in here he NEVER ACTUALLY APOLOGIZES OR CLEARS THINGS UP before he’s all okay I’m on your side, jk I’m not, jk will you meet me for dinner sometime.
And I am so annoyed at this! I think with some more edits it could really be a more meaningful relationship, or even at the least a friendship if not romantic.
The other characters are good, the magic and Blot illness is creative but I still couldn’t QUITE get a grip on what EXACTLY it was….
Glad it is a duology and events weren’t stretched out into three books. Plot wise it’s paced pretty well, despite all the weird actual plot points within that pacing.
July 13, 2022
I definitely should have re-read the first one before picking Veil up.
This didn't feel like a sequel. Most (good) sequels have at least a small recap of the characters or what is going on, but this one threw me into the deep end without any background information. It picks up immediately and doesn't stop, and it feels like there shouldn't be a break between book 1 and 2. You honestly have to go straight from Hush to this one, and it feels like the original book was split in half because it was too long, resulting in a "sequel" without changing the structure to make it more like a sequel.
I wasn't able to remember who was who and what was going on until at LEAST the halfway mark, which made the plot dull and long up until then. There was nothing pushing me to finish reading (except for its due date, which is why I finally finished it...) And by the time I caught up to the story and the characters, it was almost too late.
Because of that, it made the (predictable) plot twists and character decisions to fall flat and not seem as gasp-worthy as the first one (which, to be fair, were also predictable). It wasn't very immersive, either, and moments that should have been exciting and interesting were just... bland and there. I wasn't excited by seeing Gondal and the twists and the romance - really, Veil was just there.
Veil wasn't bad, I just need to remember what happened in the last book before I can think about finishing this one.
This didn't feel like a sequel. Most (good) sequels have at least a small recap of the characters or what is going on, but this one threw me into the deep end without any background information. It picks up immediately and doesn't stop, and it feels like there shouldn't be a break between book 1 and 2. You honestly have to go straight from Hush to this one, and it feels like the original book was split in half because it was too long, resulting in a "sequel" without changing the structure to make it more like a sequel.
I wasn't able to remember who was who and what was going on until at LEAST the halfway mark, which made the plot dull and long up until then. There was nothing pushing me to finish reading (except for its due date, which is why I finally finished it...) And by the time I caught up to the story and the characters, it was almost too late.
Because of that, it made the (predictable) plot twists and character decisions to fall flat and not seem as gasp-worthy as the first one (which, to be fair, were also predictable). It wasn't very immersive, either, and moments that should have been exciting and interesting were just... bland and there. I wasn't excited by seeing Gondal and the twists and the romance - really, Veil was just there.
Veil wasn't bad, I just need to remember what happened in the last book before I can think about finishing this one.
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January 26, 2022I'd like to thank NetGalley and the publisher allowing me a chance to read this book.
I enjoyed some of the bits of the previous book, though as I write this review I am trying to figure out what exactly I had liked about it. Probably the dynamic between the characters and the overall feel behind it - the intent of writing a story where women are silenced.
Reading this book I have to ask - where did that all go? It just became a mess of a tale where the strength of the prose and why it was being written vanished. I also had spent so much time away from the world that the real danger and plot was lost on me.
The blot, sadly, is still unexplained as it was and just doesn't make sense on what it is and what its purpose is to this world. Is it evil? Is it good? Is it neither? What exactly is it trying to be?
I think if there is a fanbase for this story I won't be a part of it.
I enjoyed some of the bits of the previous book, though as I write this review I am trying to figure out what exactly I had liked about it. Probably the dynamic between the characters and the overall feel behind it - the intent of writing a story where women are silenced.
Reading this book I have to ask - where did that all go? It just became a mess of a tale where the strength of the prose and why it was being written vanished. I also had spent so much time away from the world that the real danger and plot was lost on me.
The blot, sadly, is still unexplained as it was and just doesn't make sense on what it is and what its purpose is to this world. Is it evil? Is it good? Is it neither? What exactly is it trying to be?
I think if there is a fanbase for this story I won't be a part of it.
December 30, 2021
ARC from NetGalley
This one was a bit better than the first one, but it still missed the mark. The idea of magic through ink and words had SO MUCH POTENTIAL and just fell flat with this series. This installment brings us into a technofuture world of industry, which just takes a big shit on the magical aspect for me and ruins the ambiance. There's still no romantical action if that's what you're after. This series was certainly well-marketed to a specific audience, noting the brooding bad boy love interest, but it doesn't deliver. It wasn't bad, but it was completely forgettable.
This one was a bit better than the first one, but it still missed the mark. The idea of magic through ink and words had SO MUCH POTENTIAL and just fell flat with this series. This installment brings us into a technofuture world of industry, which just takes a big shit on the magical aspect for me and ruins the ambiance. There's still no romantical action if that's what you're after. This series was certainly well-marketed to a specific audience, noting the brooding bad boy love interest, but it doesn't deliver. It wasn't bad, but it was completely forgettable.
April 8, 2022
Two worlds pit against each other. Action. Deceit. Sacrifice. Brace yourselves, because nothing is as it seems.
Shae and her menagerie of defectors are on a mission to find The (redacted by High House). They have only one lead and must now follow a network of safe houses run by (redacted by High House). Will she be able to reach this elusive, mystical place she’s so long been told doesn’t exist? What must be done to save Montane? Will she find the truth of what has befallen her homeland? There’s no Telling.
This was a great wrap up to Hush and I absolutely loved the character dynamic and world building. Dylan has done a wonderful job of transporting their readers directly into the action and beauty that is Montane. Even the seemingly unlikeable characters have redeeming qualities and the story was well thought out and eloquently written. Thank you to #netgalley and #wednesdaybooks for this eARC copy to review. I loved losing myself to this title.
#veil #dylanfarrow
Shae and her menagerie of defectors are on a mission to find The (redacted by High House). They have only one lead and must now follow a network of safe houses run by (redacted by High House). Will she be able to reach this elusive, mystical place she’s so long been told doesn’t exist? What must be done to save Montane? Will she find the truth of what has befallen her homeland? There’s no Telling.
This was a great wrap up to Hush and I absolutely loved the character dynamic and world building. Dylan has done a wonderful job of transporting their readers directly into the action and beauty that is Montane. Even the seemingly unlikeable characters have redeeming qualities and the story was well thought out and eloquently written. Thank you to #netgalley and #wednesdaybooks for this eARC copy to review. I loved losing myself to this title.
#veil #dylanfarrow
April 13, 2022
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After the shocking revelations at the end of Hush, Shae and her friends are on the run, making their way to Gondal. When they arrive, though it is the wondrous land of their myths, Gondal has dangers of its own, which are directly connected to Montaine’s future.
The lack of character development was still a downside in this book for me. On the other hand, the plot wasn’t as predictable in this book, and the more magical aspects of it assured that the twists were more effective this time around. That said, I read this book immediately after the first which is why the story was fresh in my mind. If I had picked up this sequel a year or two later, I doubt I would remember much at all, not only because book one didn’t stand out from a basic YA plot structure enough, but also because this book didn’t really have much of a recap of previous events.
Shae’s relationship with Ravod was possibly the most irritating thing in this book with all the back and forth when it was very obvious from a reader’s perspective what Ravod was up to. I had also hoped for more of an expansion on the magic system as well, but the addition of the Book of Days and the role it played was very intriguing.
This was an interesting series and I ended up enjoying it way more than I expected to, given the reviews I’d read of it. I would recommend it for YA fantasy fans, particularly younger readers who would probably like it much more.
After the shocking revelations at the end of Hush, Shae and her friends are on the run, making their way to Gondal. When they arrive, though it is the wondrous land of their myths, Gondal has dangers of its own, which are directly connected to Montaine’s future.
The lack of character development was still a downside in this book for me. On the other hand, the plot wasn’t as predictable in this book, and the more magical aspects of it assured that the twists were more effective this time around. That said, I read this book immediately after the first which is why the story was fresh in my mind. If I had picked up this sequel a year or two later, I doubt I would remember much at all, not only because book one didn’t stand out from a basic YA plot structure enough, but also because this book didn’t really have much of a recap of previous events.
Shae’s relationship with Ravod was possibly the most irritating thing in this book with all the back and forth when it was very obvious from a reader’s perspective what Ravod was up to. I had also hoped for more of an expansion on the magic system as well, but the addition of the Book of Days and the role it played was very intriguing.
This was an interesting series and I ended up enjoying it way more than I expected to, given the reviews I’d read of it. I would recommend it for YA fantasy fans, particularly younger readers who would probably like it much more.
April 30, 2022
Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan audio for an early copy of this audiobook! All opinions are my own!
I think my favorite thing about this book was the way that it talked so much about various deep topics that really added a real-life aspect to it. It touches on grief, friendship, courage, strength, ad so much more, and I loved being able to relate to those parts even in the midst of magic and fantasy. It was refreshing to see such strong female characters and to have their stories include them saving themselves and finding their strength.
I think one of the things I struggled with in this book was the world building. I still am not sure why writing was seen as dangerous. There were just several instances where things were not fully explained and I wanted to understand more about why things were a certain way or what things meant. I do think that part got better in this book than it was in the first one!
I did like the concept of the world with a sort of alternate universe type country, and I found that really fresh and new. It was fun to think about our normal and how that might translate into a fantasy world. I loved the characters, and the romances were very adorable! They each had something unique and very sweet to add to the found family, and I loved that about them!
Overall a great fantasy duology for someone who might just be entering the world of fantasy!
I think my favorite thing about this book was the way that it talked so much about various deep topics that really added a real-life aspect to it. It touches on grief, friendship, courage, strength, ad so much more, and I loved being able to relate to those parts even in the midst of magic and fantasy. It was refreshing to see such strong female characters and to have their stories include them saving themselves and finding their strength.
I think one of the things I struggled with in this book was the world building. I still am not sure why writing was seen as dangerous. There were just several instances where things were not fully explained and I wanted to understand more about why things were a certain way or what things meant. I do think that part got better in this book than it was in the first one!
I did like the concept of the world with a sort of alternate universe type country, and I found that really fresh and new. It was fun to think about our normal and how that might translate into a fantasy world. I loved the characters, and the romances were very adorable! They each had something unique and very sweet to add to the found family, and I loved that about them!
Overall a great fantasy duology for someone who might just be entering the world of fantasy!
March 30, 2022
Bei diesem Hörbuch handelt es sich um den 2. Teil der Reihe. Insgesamt ist es 11 Stunden und 36 Minuten lang und wird von Dagmar Bittner vorgelesen, deren Stimme sehr gut zu Shae passt und die auch richtig gut vorliest.
Ich muss gestehen, dass ich fast gar keine Erinnerungen mehr an Teil 1 hatte und ich dementsprechend meine Probleme hatte, mich in der Geschichte zurecht zu finden. Die Zeit zwischen Teil 1 und 2 war doch leider etwas zu lang. Ich empfehle jedem, die Bücher kurz hinter einander zu lesen.
Shae und ihre Freunde befinden sich auf dem Weg nach Gondal, denn Ravod hat das Buch der Tage gestohlen und befindet sich damit auf dem Weg dorthin. Mit Gondal hat mich die Autorin auf jeden Fall sehr überrascht. Dieser Teil der Welt ist so völlig anders als Montane und ich fand ihn unglaublich faszinierend.
Im zweiten Teil werden viele Fragen beantwortet und einige Dinge, die mir im ersten Teil noch unlogisch erschienen, werden jetzt erklärt und aufgelöst. Das hat mir richtig gut gefallen. Auch die Charaktere entwickeln sich weiter und wachsen mit ihren Problemen und an ihren Herausforderungen.
Mir hat der 2. Teil richtig gut gefallen und bekommt die volle Punktzahl.
Ich muss gestehen, dass ich fast gar keine Erinnerungen mehr an Teil 1 hatte und ich dementsprechend meine Probleme hatte, mich in der Geschichte zurecht zu finden. Die Zeit zwischen Teil 1 und 2 war doch leider etwas zu lang. Ich empfehle jedem, die Bücher kurz hinter einander zu lesen.
Shae und ihre Freunde befinden sich auf dem Weg nach Gondal, denn Ravod hat das Buch der Tage gestohlen und befindet sich damit auf dem Weg dorthin. Mit Gondal hat mich die Autorin auf jeden Fall sehr überrascht. Dieser Teil der Welt ist so völlig anders als Montane und ich fand ihn unglaublich faszinierend.
Im zweiten Teil werden viele Fragen beantwortet und einige Dinge, die mir im ersten Teil noch unlogisch erschienen, werden jetzt erklärt und aufgelöst. Das hat mir richtig gut gefallen. Auch die Charaktere entwickeln sich weiter und wachsen mit ihren Problemen und an ihren Herausforderungen.
Mir hat der 2. Teil richtig gut gefallen und bekommt die volle Punktzahl.
April 27, 2022
4.5 stars rounded down. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an AudioARC in exchange for an honest review.
Shae and the Bards are back in this sequel of Hush, where secrets unravel and the Veil is lifted. After being betrayed by someone Shae felt was her closest ally, can she form new alliances with those she thought her enemy in order to save her land from ruin? Or will invaders seize the opportunity to conquer the weakened lands?
Now THIS is a feminist book. Hush was a big let down for me in this department, but with more than just our main character the author helps women shine. Shae is much less naive than in Hush, which adds to her development throughout the story. But the real redeemer of this duology is Kennan. She is such a powerhouse and watching her grow from scorned attempted protector to absolute badass is such a fun ride. The pacing throughout was also an improvement from the last book, propelling the story forward with world building rather than sacrificing one for the other.
Veil is a vast improvement over it's previous novel, Hush. I recommend this duology to anyone who enjoys vocal magic(think Motherland: Fort Salem) ages 10+.
Shae and the Bards are back in this sequel of Hush, where secrets unravel and the Veil is lifted. After being betrayed by someone Shae felt was her closest ally, can she form new alliances with those she thought her enemy in order to save her land from ruin? Or will invaders seize the opportunity to conquer the weakened lands?
Now THIS is a feminist book. Hush was a big let down for me in this department, but with more than just our main character the author helps women shine. Shae is much less naive than in Hush, which adds to her development throughout the story. But the real redeemer of this duology is Kennan. She is such a powerhouse and watching her grow from scorned attempted protector to absolute badass is such a fun ride. The pacing throughout was also an improvement from the last book, propelling the story forward with world building rather than sacrificing one for the other.
Veil is a vast improvement over it's previous novel, Hush. I recommend this duology to anyone who enjoys vocal magic(think Motherland: Fort Salem) ages 10+.
May 17, 2022
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Veil is the second installment within the Hush duology. In this, we are following Shae on her adventure to find a magical book. At times, I didn't really understand the decisions they were making. Then how they easily trust people just made me want to roll my eyes. Still, they were young so it's easy to see how naive they could be.
Then there's the mysterious Gondal. We finally see this place and I was little underwhelmed by it all. The people there were not making the best decisions either. I also wasn't prepared for certain betrayals to come up either. Still, they happened and the adventured continued.
In the end, all I can say is that this was pretty interesting to read. I definitely feel like I should have re-read the previous book before jumping into this one. Since I didn't, I'll admit that I was a little confused for a good part of this book. Once things started to make sense, well, the pages continued to turn at a much faster rate. I'm happy that I got the chance to jump into this and will look forward to next book Dylan writes!
Veil is the second installment within the Hush duology. In this, we are following Shae on her adventure to find a magical book. At times, I didn't really understand the decisions they were making. Then how they easily trust people just made me want to roll my eyes. Still, they were young so it's easy to see how naive they could be.
Then there's the mysterious Gondal. We finally see this place and I was little underwhelmed by it all. The people there were not making the best decisions either. I also wasn't prepared for certain betrayals to come up either. Still, they happened and the adventured continued.
In the end, all I can say is that this was pretty interesting to read. I definitely feel like I should have re-read the previous book before jumping into this one. Since I didn't, I'll admit that I was a little confused for a good part of this book. Once things started to make sense, well, the pages continued to turn at a much faster rate. I'm happy that I got the chance to jump into this and will look forward to next book Dylan writes!
March 15, 2022
I'd like to start by thanking NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed Hush, the first book in this series. It was a quick, fun read with an interesting premise. It ended in a cliffhanger of a betrayal--a surefire way to get teens to read the next one!
Veil, however, was a disappointment. The worldbuilding felt forced, the characters fell flat, the yo-yo relationship between the main characters was unbelievable, and the epilogue was a lazy attempt to tie up loose ends.
I enjoyed Hush, the first book in this series. It was a quick, fun read with an interesting premise. It ended in a cliffhanger of a betrayal--a surefire way to get teens to read the next one!
Veil, however, was a disappointment. The worldbuilding felt forced, the characters fell flat, the yo-yo relationship between the main characters was unbelievable, and the epilogue was a lazy attempt to tie up loose ends.
June 4, 2024
J’ai préféré ce tome au premier ! Il nous emmène dans l’univers d’une façon plus prenante et on suit une aventure particulièrement bien construite. Dans le premier tome on posait le décor tandis que, dans le deuxième, on entre dans le vif de l’intrigue principale. Ce tome est bien plus fourni en suspens, en action et en révélation. La plume de l’autrice est toujours aussi incroyable, je n’avais pas l’impression de lire et je me sentais vraiment bien prise dedans. (D’ailleurs c’est une œuvre que je verrai bien adapter en jeu vidéo.) Je conseille absolument cette duologie !
March 5, 2022
Thank you Netgalley and Dylan Farrow for the opportunity to read the eARC of Veil!
I really enjoyed Hush the first book and was very excited to read the sequel Veil, I was not let down with the Characters or the continued worldbuilding but the story just didn't quite capture the same magic as Hush. It was a decent sequel but I would wait to buy this on SALE as an ebook.
I will post my review on Netgalley, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Goodreads and Google play.
I really enjoyed Hush the first book and was very excited to read the sequel Veil, I was not let down with the Characters or the continued worldbuilding but the story just didn't quite capture the same magic as Hush. It was a decent sequel but I would wait to buy this on SALE as an ebook.
I will post my review on Netgalley, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Goodreads and Google play.
June 26, 2023
I wanted to like this more, but I think maybe I’m at a point where another fantasy dystopian society story line just isn’t grabbing me? I also felt like there were more politics in this one than the first, instead of the fantasy that I’d been hoping for (though I did like the way the story ultimately ended). Not gonna lie, I’m glad this was just a 2-book series instead of more, or I probably would be taking a very long break before reading any more.
June 2, 2022
Picking up right after the first you..... In my opinion this whole book didn't really add to the story. I liked the epilogue tho
I just don't really understand how they crawl thru a drain pipe and get to a "world" thats so much further ahead of the other....but they know about each other.
I mean I get it but I don't. You're telling me no one leaves? Ever
I just don't really understand how they crawl thru a drain pipe and get to a "world" thats so much further ahead of the other....but they know about each other.
I mean I get it but I don't. You're telling me no one leaves? Ever
December 12, 2021
This book was brilliant. Definitely all I had hoped out of a sequel to a wonderful first book. Magical. I'll be waiting for the next big thing from this author.
December 25, 2022
It's like a 2.3 stars. I honestly read it for the reading challenge. I don't even remember much from the first book.
January 15, 2024
~ 4.7 ~⭐️
Yeah it was good. Good. I literally called it tho with Kennan and Fiona, I’m just too good
Yeah it was good. Good. I literally called it tho with Kennan and Fiona, I’m just too good
November 22, 2023
I enjoyed this sequel, although not as much as the first book. There was more political plotting and action in Veil, and some great twists. However, at times the plot seemed to drag for me. Overall this was an enjoyable story and ending to the Duology. I would recommend this to fans of the Ember in the Ashes series and The Prison Healer.
November 19, 2021
(I read the Advanced reader copy that i won on goodreads) I don't write many reviews. This is the first book by Dylan Farrow i read. I can say that i did enjoy it. I am diffidently going to get the first book and read it. I will say that you do not need to read the first book to enjoy this one. I found the book keep me wanting to keep reading it and see what happens next.
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