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I don't even know where to begin. It's refreshing to read a YA fantasy book that has characters that haven't been done before, like vampires and werewolves. Don't get me wrong, I love those books too, but I really like reading about different characters.

Have you ever wondered if there could be another world right here, but you just can't see it? What would your reaction be if "The Veil" was lifted?

The preface had me hooked. I mean, how could talking about someone possibly burning at the stake in the 21st century not grab your attention. I really enjoyed how Addy talks so candidly about her life and how normal it was until, almost overnight, her life became far more interesting. Addy knows her parents died when she was young and she moved to California shortly after that with her Grandmother. Addy lives with her Grandmother and her 11 cats in a house that most people are, well, scared of. Addy has had a crush on Lucas Stratton (aka Luc) since she first saw him, but he was snatched up by one of the "popular" girls. An event in Pre-Cal gets Luc's attention to drift to Addy, and not in the way you may think. This is the second event that starts Addy down a path that makes her question everything she knew to be real.

This isn't a story of girl likes boy and boy doesn't know she exists, it's a story of a girl who was never supposed to be and how her new friends and family try to keep her safe and help her discover the Annorasi side of her.

I don't want to say this is the next (insert your favorite book here), because The Veil is unique and stands on its own merit.

Laughter, Shock, Love, Loyalty, and Suspense are sprinkled throughout this book in a way that will make it hard for you stop reading.


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The Veil Cory Putman Oakes Books Reviews

This book took me literally a few hours to read and let me tell you - Ilove a quick read. One minute I am sitting reading in my bed (on page 42) and it is 900pm, the next time I look up it is midnight and I'm almost done. The plot moves quickly (which is awesome) and the characters have almost tangible personalities. Addy's Gran is protective, yet hilarious - and there were quite a few places in the book where I caught myself giggling uncontrollably.

It was really interesting to see Addy's internal conflicts with herself about Lucas (who is delicious and mysterious) and her family (who died when she was younger). The emotions she runs through is such a realistic way for anyone to process certain trauma or surprises. The author definitely gave Addy a unique voice and thought-process which makes her an easy character to relate to. The transition between Addy's [relatively] normal, every day life of an angsty high school teenager to suddenly being able to see through "the veil" to the Annorasi world is mercifully paced. I find that sometimes authors get a bit too antsy about hurrying up the process of integrating their main character into a strange, new world (or secret) that they forget that it should probably happen gradually instead of throwing it all at them at once. [Most teens would probably need to be committed if they saw the things Addy saw all at once instead of a silver orb every now and then].

Although this work is obviously a work of fiction, having a realistic timeline of how things should play out is incredibly important in making the story FEEL real even when it is not. The whole point of reading fiction is to get pulled into that world and away from the one in which we live.

The action and suspense throughout The Veil can be credited to the author's ability to hide certain things from the main character as well as the readers. If she threw all of the info out at once, there wouldn't be the sense of urgency or that nagging feeling that something is going on that keeps us powering through the book.

The setting of the story is wonderfully described using beautifully crafted imagery that could only be described by someone that lived in that part of California. The two worlds are meshed in such a perfect way and "the veil" is well thought-out so that I wasn't questioning their coexistence.

Now, let's talk about the other characters. You will meet a well-loved grandmother, others that are quirky, adorable friends, and some downright nefarious enemies. Oh and of COURSE a fiercely protective (and dreamy) love interest. I was very thrilled with how much I enjoyed this book and the Annorasi world that Cory Putman Oakes created! I'm unsure if there is another installment but I am crossing my fingers that there is!
While the story in general was good it left alot to be desired. Unanswered questions and the details could have been better. All in all not a waste but i wouldnt really tell people they have to read this one.
Couldn't put The Veil down! I read ALOT.....i have over 250 books on my kindle. There are not a ton of fresh stories out there, but The Veil is both imaginative and unexpected. I sincerely hope this new author intends on a series because I cannot wait to read what new adventures come Addy's way.....
I enjoyed this quick and breezy read! Addy's voice was enjoyable and easy to read. The story started quickly and stayed on point. I especially liked Gran and her "cats".
I don't even know where to begin. It's refreshing to read a YA fantasy book that has characters that haven't been done before, like vampires and werewolves. Don't get me wrong, I love those books too, but I really like reading about different characters.

Have you ever wondered if there could be another world right here, but you just can't see it? What would your reaction be if "The Veil" was lifted?

The preface had me hooked. I mean, how could talking about someone possibly burning at the stake in the 21st century not grab your attention. I really enjoyed how Addy talks so candidly about her life and how normal it was until, almost overnight, her life became far more interesting. Addy knows her parents died when she was young and she moved to California shortly after that with her Grandmother. Addy lives with her Grandmother and her 11 cats in a house that most people are, well, scared of. Addy has had a crush on Lucas Stratton (aka Luc) since she first saw him, but he was snatched up by one of the "popular" girls. An event in Pre-Cal gets Luc's attention to drift to Addy, and not in the way you may think. This is the second event that starts Addy down a path that makes her question everything she knew to be real.

This isn't a story of girl likes boy and boy doesn't know she exists, it's a story of a girl who was never supposed to be and how her new friends and family try to keep her safe and help her discover the Annorasi side of her.

I don't want to say this is the next (insert your favorite book here), because The Veil is unique and stands on its own merit.

Laughter, Shock, Love, Loyalty, and Suspense are sprinkled throughout this book in a way that will make it hard for you stop reading.