I wanted to love this sequel, but I only ended up liking it. I did really enjoy the ending but I was left wanting something slightly different in the first part of the book. If you've read the first one, definitely pick this up.

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review. ( )

Veil the second and final book in the Hush series by Dylan Farrow begins where the first ended. Shea, along with friends Fiona and Mags and Shea’s once Bard trainer, Kennan are heading to Gondal in pursuit of Ravod after he stole the Book of Days.What they find there will completely upend everything they have been taught to believe about magic, the Blot and the origins of the Book of Days.

Veil is an enjoyable and fast-paced YA fantasy. The world-building is interesting and the story kept my interest throughout. My one quibble with the story - I did get annoyed with Shea’s constant infatuation with Ravod despite every betrayal. Still, I’m not a fan of romance novels in general so you can take this criticism with a grain of salt. it should also be noted that this is definitely not a standalone as much of the action is dependent on the events of the first book. Overall, a fun read and I give it a high recommendation for fans of YA fantasy.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review ( )

This book takes place right where Hush left off (spoilers for Hush):

The Book of Days has been stolen by Ravod. Cathal has his remaining Bards chasing after Shae and her traveling companions (childhood friends Fiona and Mads and reluctant acquaintance Kennan), as they make their way to Gondal, which until recently everyone believed to be a fairytale.

Everything Shae thought she knew to be true is now put into question and she must face the fact that if you want something done, you might just have to do it yourself (along with a ragtag bunch of misfits wanting to change the world).

As someone who was (is still…?) obsessed with 2012-era YA dystopian books, I enjoyed this book (more than the first one!). I personally think that if this series was spread into 3 books, certain parts of this book could have been expanded upon or more fleshed out. Particularly the time Shae & team spent in Gondal, between getting there and being betrayed by General Ravod. The Battle of High House. And then obviously I want to know what happens between the ending of the book and the epilogue, cause I need to know how adorkable Erik (and let's be real, Shae) would be on their first date. (But that's more of a me-thing with not wanting to let go of a series when it's done).

Overall, I enjoyed this series & this book.

~ARC received through GoodReads Giveaways~ ( )