What a fantastic book! This rating is more like a 4.7. I can not wait for the next one. This is the first time reading this author and will not be the last. This book takes us from a normal life to it being taken completely away in the blink of an eye. An earthquake opens up another world of aliens and other unworldly beasts. Life as Selene and Rayden is forever changed. We then get Sirius, and I can’t wait to read about him and his world. Fantastic read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rita Whitehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRita White2024-08-21 20:37:322024-09-27 11:18:07The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Rita White
Selene Marley is a woman who owns a small shop in the town of Everton, near the Ozarks where she has a comfortable life and a partner in crime, Rayden Hendrix, the shop has some regular customers who peruse her natural herbal remedies and organic food. She has her future planned out with Rayden and it is everything she could want, security, love and happiness and maybe even a wedding, not to mention good friends and beautiful scenery.
One day, all that changes when a pearlescent veil splits the town into two causing earthquakes and destroying the homes and businesses in their street, but the most terrifying thing is when everyone is separated. All the women are grouped together and the men all disappear, never mind where the children have gone and so when Selene starts to become accustomed to the new life she is having to make, she discovers her resilience.
As the days pass and Selene learns more about the ones around her, she comes across hints of a world not unlike hers, but more progressive and with different flora, fauna and traditions, but just when she has lost hope of seeing Rayden again, he reappeared in a sorry state, beaten and bruised, but they are still grateful to find each other again.
As the ramifications of the veils appearance and their new lives sink in, can Selene and Rayden navigate this new existence while also keeping their sanity in tact? This is a sci-fi adventure where worlds collide and lives intertwine to create a present fraught with danger, in this emotional rollercoaster.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2024-08-20 02:32:402024-09-27 10:28:56The Veil by Karli Rush – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
I haven’t been this excited about a new series in quite a long time! This is the first book in The Veil Realms series and the first I had read by this author. The cover is gorgeous and made me start reading before I even knew what it was about. Once I opened this book, I was transported to a hauntingly dystopian world where an earthquake devastates our main character’s hometown. Selene is, in a word, legendary. She is independent, tough, and overall, an admirable individual. The amount of time spent developing these characters is obvious as they certainly seem as real as the person sitting right next to me. The flow of the story is quick but still unfolds naturally without any choppiness to distract. I will be (impatiently) waiting for the second book in this series because I absolutely need more of this author’s writing!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2024-08-19 22:07:162024-09-27 10:17:09The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Shannen Kern
This book starts out with a sweet scene between Selene and her fiancé Rayden but quickly turns to all chaos. This book keeps your attention from the very beginning with so many twists and turns you might find yourself with whiplash but in a good way. The author makes you feel like you are right there with them. You will not be disappointed with this one of a kind book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Goodmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Goodman2024-08-19 21:28:492024-09-27 11:28:42The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Heather Goodman
This is the first book on The Veil Series. This is a dystopian fantasy adventure which had me hooked from the beginning. The author has done a great job of creating a unique story and the way the author tells the story and builds the worlds really brings it to life. I love the main character Selene. She is a very strong, determined character who is set on surviving this strange realm she now finds herself in. Her journey isn’t an easy one. It is a fast paced dangerous journey as she has to battle time and again for her survival. Even when she thinks she can’t go on anymore she always finds the strength from somewhere.
When a cataclysmic earthquake hits Selene’s small town she finds herself transported to another place with beings that aren’t human. Now she is in a constant battle for survival against creatures she doesn’t know about and a world where reality as she knows it no longer exists. This is a story about overcoming adversity, striving to survive, and learning to function in a place that makes no sense at all. It is also a journey of discover for Selene, not only discover of the people and the place she now finds herself in but also a discovery of herself and finding out just how strong and resilient she can be when she has to be. I look forward to reading more in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2024-08-19 14:03:212024-09-24 20:05:16The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Kerry Carr
This is the first time reading this author so I am excited to find out more about this storyline. So in this story, Selene has been focused on walking down the aisle with her finance, Rayden. Unfortunately, the days here on Earth have been shortened by the unknown life from another planet. They have come to take over the little town. There are dangers around every turn and no one really knows what will happen next. Read to find out what happens to the town, the people and Selene and Rayden as they try to figure out where they go from this once happy, serene place and now its very scary and vicious city. The Veil by Karli Rush My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first time reading this author so I am excited to find out more about this storyline. So in this story, Selene has been focused on walking down the aisle with her finance, Rayden. Unfortunately, the days here on Earth have been shortened by the unknown life from another planet. They have come to take over the little town. There are dangers around every turn and no one really knows what will happen next. Read to find out what happens to the town, the people and Selene and Rayden as they try to figure out where they go from this once happy, serene place and now its very scary and vicious city.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kirsten Berkebilehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKirsten Berkebile2024-08-19 08:59:042024-09-27 10:14:23The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Kirsten Berkebile
I’m a fan of dystopians so I picked this one up with earnest. This isn’t your typical dystopian! It starts off tame, then all hell breaks loose and it’s on like you wouldn’t believe. The world building is superbly done and I could feel like I was right there, and the story weaved itself in a way you never could really predict what would happen next. Selene, the heroine of the story, is a badass. It’s a highly active narrative, full of curveballs, twists and turns that will keep you guessing.
The Veil is the first phenomenal book from the Veil Realm series by Karli Rush. From the first page you can tell how unique this book is. A truly original and refreshing read that you can absolutely lose yourself for hours. This author is new to me, and I was thoroughly invested straight away, often finding it extremely difficult to put it down. This book really has a bit of everything, and I loved it. I am definitely looking forward to seeing where this series goes!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Finn Cunninghamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFinn Cunningham2024-08-19 04:07:592024-09-27 11:30:36The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Finn Cunningham
The Veil by Karli Rush is a dystopian fantasy following an earthquake that alters everything. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Selene traverses the chaos that is now her hometown. Next a haziness seeps in, but it is not like a typical fog or like anything anyone has ever seen. The sinister Veil is a place of nightmares, menacing creatures and screams of agony lurk therein. Rayden, Selene’s boyfriend is entrapped on the other side. Will Selene be able to save him…will she even be able to save herself? This book is full of non-stop action, twists and turns, and danger at every corner. The characters are believable and I love that the focus is on a strong female heroine. The scenery and the world that is pictured is nothing like we have seen before, somewhere between Earth and Hell. I love the descriptive scenes that put you into the plot and make you feel for the characters as they traverse this unknown world. I would say this is a fun read for anyone that enjoys dystopian fantasy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Swindlehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Swindle2024-08-15 19:12:572024-09-27 08:05:34The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Amanda Swindle
My oh my. After more than two weeks of my best friend telling me I have got to read this book I finally got the chance to dive in. This is the first book I have read by Karli Rush and lordy it was a-mazing. I hate that it took me so long to get the chance to begin. It all started with a quake, followed by a hunt and everything ran from there. It was just another day in a hard to find on a map town when Selene was gathering supplies for her shop and returning to work. A tremor made things fall then a quake that put a ravine down the middle of main street. When the hazy veil came in, she thought it would be sheer that her hand would go through it only to find it more like glass, a containment around half the town and her fiancé Rayden outside it watching. Screams, ghostly arrows, and a river of blood follow as she runs for her life. Suddenly the men are gone, the dead are gone and all that remains is running women and ghostly darts following them. The earth has rotated a hundred and eighty degrees opening to another dimension and the creatures that inhabit it. Will Selene survive? Can she find her way back to Rayden? Has Sirius truly claimed her? From page one it had me hooked one moment it was five p.m. the next it was eleven thirty I couldn’t bring myself to put it down until I knew what happened and now, I sit and wait for book two. We need more. I need more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Phippshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Phipps2024-08-14 21:50:532024-09-27 08:16:57The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Ayla Phipps
I enjoy dystopian books and I really liked the cover if this book. I wasn’t really sure what I was getting into but I thought The Veil was a new take on dystopian stories. It was really interesting in my opinion. I also really liked Selene’s character. The writing took me some time to get used to. I felt like there were a lot of “extra” words and a bit chaotic. However, I would still recommend this book. I think it’s worth it and am looking forward to finding out what comes next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jamie Truexhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJamie Truex2024-08-14 06:53:172024-09-27 08:02:17The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Jamie Truex
This book seriously started out cute and calm, then all hell broke loose. Get ready for non stop trials and twists for the closeted badass main character, Selene. In the beginning, Selene is happy with her life and her man, Rayden. On a day that started out normal as usual, it quickly spun into something beyond chaotic. The world shook, she witnessed the immediate death of a coworker and lost contact with Rayden.
Quickly Selene realizes that she must make a run for safety and finds herself and another young lady having to hide from what they assume are Warrior type beings that are taking women hostage. She wonders why she has not seen any males taken.
You’ll find yourself emerged into the strangest circumstances that will give you creepy underground tunnels and bunker vibes with a twist. Combat training, underwater competitions, a disgusting choice for delicacies for sustenance and so much more.
The dystopian aspect of the world building reminded me a bit of Mad Max, maybe a bit of hunger games and the scary bits of every single horror book by the king of horror. You will be highly entertained, scared and a bit grossed out from page to page. I think all fans of this genre will find themselves staying up a bit late to finish up one more chapter as long as the lights stay on!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Darlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDarla2024-08-13 21:33:562024-09-27 08:01:39The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Darla Yocom
The Veil was an adrenaline filled story from start to finish with plenty of twists and turns. Selene is ripped away from her life and thrust into a completely unknown world with an alien race, after climatic events. I highly enjoyed how original the story was and enjoyed reading how Selene would overcome the challenges she is faced with. It remained me of War of the Worlds. It is a survival story with an unknown alien threat. I was confused when the perspective changes without warning a few times throughout the story. Overall it is worth the read and look forward to the next book in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Callie Lunahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCallie Luna2024-08-13 04:41:142024-09-27 07:59:20The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Callie Luna
Holy cow!!! No words can even describe this book. This went from cute and tame one chapter to run for your life the next… to the point where I literally screamed “WHAT THE HELL” at work. (Thankfully no one was around lol)
A veil comes down and separates Selene and Rayden. Selene is taken by warriors and brought to a new world. She has to go through trials that Sirius trains her for to stay alive and earn her place, which she does and Sirius claims her as his. After everything her fiance Rayden is captured and then their journey begins with her trying to get Rayden back to safety.
The world Karli Rush made in this story is one I would never want to be in… I wouldn’t even know how I would handle it or what I would do. I am not sure how to feel about this book, but one thing I do know is, I can’t wait for the next one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Debshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDebs2024-08-05 08:12:172024-09-27 07:34:30The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Deborah Joseph
Dystopian stories aren’t usually my thing, but I decided to give it a whirl and I am quite glad that I did! This is definitely a book you won’t want to put down until the last page. The author created a vivid and descriptive world that draws you in and makes you feel like you are right there in the story. Anytime I thought I have an idea of how things would go, the author threw out another twist and turn into the plot that just made it that much more exciting and thrilling. Selene and Rayden had such a bright future before the veil appeared. The trials and battles they must face had me all twisted up in anticipation of what would happen. I can’t wait to see what happens in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Haller-Dorishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Haller-Doris2024-08-04 23:05:282024-09-27 07:33:40The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris
Hop on board for a futuristic ride. This is a tale that can reach readers where they are. It’s a tale of relationships. It’s a tale of choices and decisions. There are various fantastical creatures. Set among the stars and planets, there are enough scientific factoids to capture the reader’s imagination.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2024-08-04 14:27:482024-09-27 08:42:45The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Alison Risher
This book had my attention right from the first word to the last word in the book. This book really gave me the feelings of being in the book, it was so detailed I was like a fly on the wall. The world was well thought out and felt like you were living right along with everything happening, it was unique in its own way. the characters are so well developed that I even felt like I know them a little bit on a personal level. The book starts off with foreshadowing and it was captivating that this book gripped me and held me till the end. It’s a fantasy world with monsters and adventure, romance, and so many twists and turns that I was wondering if Selene could get, thou it all. I can’t wait to read more into this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2024-08-04 09:42:552024-09-27 08:41:55The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Jennifer Reimer
This was a very interesting read. Good world building with the Realms inside the Veil. I wasn’t sure about the storyline at times, but it ended up connecting well and as the reader, you get invested in the characters like Selene and Rayden right from the beginning. And then you begin to get attached to others like Sirius, Nevaeh and Tiffany. This is a dystopian fantasy fiction novel and the first in the series. Overall, I found it very interesting and a good read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jayme Raffaufhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJayme Raffauf2024-08-03 21:30:442024-09-27 07:31:24The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Jayme Raffauf
This book is a brilliant dystopian fantasy that really caught my attention with ease. I was intrigued just from the description and knew I would have to read this book. The author has successfully created an imaginative and exciting story. It pulls you in and keeps you guessing as to what might happen. I never felt like I had a full grasp on the direction the story might take which made it so much more exciting to read. I love the characters and their dynamic. They way they developed as the book progressed made the storyline even better. As this first book in what appears to be a new series, this is a strong start and I cannot wait to see what is to come.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2024-08-02 15:30:312024-09-24 19:52:28The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Kerry Baker
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214515517-the-veil” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Veil” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1718122220l/214515517._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214515517-the-veil”>The Veil</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6425233.Karli_Rush”>Karli Rush</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6722444109″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> I honestly don’t really know what to say about this book other than it was a great read. This book was not what I expected, although I don’t really know what I was expecting. I solely chose this book based on the cover without reading the synopsis. It started off innocent enough but before you know it things turn into chaos. I have been venturing away from romance more often so this genre and author are both new to me. This kept me on the edge of my seat and turning the pages to see what was going to happen. I look forward to book two coming out and seeing where this series is going to take us. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2024-08-02 00:18:112024-09-26 13:20:37The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
This book is a great introduction to a new world/series. It was filled with monsters and it’s action packed and chaotic but I enjoyed this book alot. I am looking forward to reading more of this series soon! Happy reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anastasia Dodsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnastasia Dodson2024-08-01 17:52:532024-09-26 13:19:32The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Anastasia Dodson
Selene’s life is that of a small-town girl, newly engaged. She owns and runs her family’s herbal store, until her life is abruptly thrown into chaos the day that a veil rips through the center of her town. She is stuck on one side while her fiancée is on the other. Terrified she is taken into another realm with other women from her town. As she learns more about her new surroundings and species of people, she begins to understand that to survive she is going to have to adapt quickly. When her fiancée is taken and he sees the changes in her, can he love her despite the changes? Can she still love him? Or will she choose to stay and explore this new life that she has found?
I can honestly say, I had no idea what was coming next in this book. It kept me guessing from chapter to chapter as the story progressed very quickly. The cover didn’t give anything away either. About the time that I felt comfortable with what I knew, it changed. I would have liked to have had more information but that is only because I like to have a full picture. However, I found that in the end, I didn’t really need more information. There was enough for me to figure out what was happening. All in all, I liked this book. It was not my normal type of read, but I enjoyed it!
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This was highly interesting … I’m not quite sure how I feel about it . I went in thinking it was a fae story , but it’s actually more vampiric/something I’ve never heard of . Very quick pace with something constantly happening . Not much time to get to know any of the characters or understand beyond the basics , so there wasn’t any emotional involvement for me . Even with the speed of movement , the writing style felt like taking the looong, scenic route . Left me feeling a bit like Marty McFly . But hey , time is an illusion ! Definitely a unique experience .
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lalihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLali2024-08-01 14:35:462024-09-26 12:55:54The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Lali Lovely
The Veil is the first book in The Veil Realms Series by Karli Rush. I was so excited when this book popped up on my recommended book suggestions on social media- as it promised everything that I love to find in an engrossing read. Fantasy is one of my favourite genres, and add in some dystopian elements, action, and adventure- and I am hooked. So, I went into this with great expectation for all the promise that the synopsis held. And hello, look at that gorgeous cover! But I have to be honest here and say, that while the ‘story’ component itself was quite intriguing, I just couldn’t find my ‘groove’ with the writing style- which was sooo disappointing, as I really wanted to LOVE this book so hard. Instead, I found it a very frustrating read. Let me try to explain myself. The author has a VERY descriptive writing style, which is VERY heavy with adjectives. I mean, she has a VERY HEAVY hand when it comes to her adjectives, and not all of them were used appropriately for the context they were in. It made for a very frustrating and choppy flow – as well as being quite distracting from the ‘actual’ story that was being told. I find that writing that overuses adjectives, especially when they are not always correctly used, really makes the story ‘feel’ cluttered, and therefore, less impactful, because the excessive use of adjectives really ‘dilutes’ the overall impact of the ‘story’ and makes it much harder to read. I feel a little sorry for the author, as her editor could have and should have picked up on these issues and helped correct them- therefore letting the author down. This story could have been quite stellar- but unfortunately it misses the mark for me. See example below- “Dashing through the enfeebling doorway, I race down the vine-covered steps, but before I can even reach the tree line, Rayden is chasing me down like a mountain lion on the hunt. Before I know it, I’m lying on the ground with him on top. Familiar with his kind of torture, I scramble to free myself. His hands grip my sides, pinning me in place, and then his malevolent fingers begin tickling me with no mercy in sight. My contagious laughter rivets throughout the silent woods as Rayden straddles over me. He taunts, “Do you give up?” Writhing beneath him, I try to speak, but it’s no use, so instead, I nod, confirming my submission. His controlled hands measure their way up my body, and his affectionate lips explore mine.” -‘vine-covered steps’ -‘enfeebling doorway’ (does the doorway make you weaker by passing through it, or is it meant to describe a dilapidated, crumbling, rickety, or unsound doorway?) -‘malevolent fingers’ -‘contagious laughter’ -‘Silent woods’ -‘controlled hands’ -‘affectionate lips’ I’m not saying that SOME of these aren’t appropriate to use – but using them ALL in such a short passage makes for a frustrating reading experience, for me. It felt like the author was ‘trying way too hard’. And the story reads like this, pretty much, the whole way through. I also found that the ‘tenses’ chopped and changed in parts, was quite ‘wordy’, and there were a few other editing issues- which, again, distracted from the storyline. Instead of feeling immersed in the story, all these issues made it hard to read, hard to connect with, or invest in the characters and/or their story. As this is the first book in a series, I am really hoping that the author has better luck with her ‘editor’ (etc) for future instalments, as the premise does have a lot of potential. But looking at some of the other reviews here, I seem to be the only one who had any issue with the book- so you should probably read the story for yourself and make up your own mind about it. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2024-08-01 00:47:012024-09-24 19:38:52The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Angela Hayes
This was an entertaining dystopian fantasy novel. The characters are well crafted, and the world was expansive and unique. Rush gives the reader a story full of twists and turns to keep the reader glued to the page. A worthwhile adventure!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2024-07-31 23:46:202024-09-26 12:53:57The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Brandy Vaughn
The Veil was such an exciting read for me, from the very first page. I loved how this story was completely unlike anything I had ever read before. It didn’t have that feel of a recycled story whatsoever. The characters were wonderfully crafted, the world was expansive and unique. The author did an excellent job giving me, as the reader, a visual of all the beauty and chaos taking place inside this fantastic tale. I love a good rollercoaster, and this story was nothing short of ups, downs, and twisty turns. I felt like this is a very strong beginning to this series, and I hope there’s many more to follow!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katiehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie2024-07-31 18:00:042024-09-26 13:08:45The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Katie Turner
This book is a great introduction to a new world! We start off with a brief glimpse of Selene’s life with all the promise of a thriving business and a new life-to-be with her fiancée. We get a little foreshadowing of what’s to come in the opening scene, just a little hint, that stuck with me as I launched into this book. Everything goes from sunshine and roses to chaos and immense change. I love how the author dives deep into this new world while giving the reader wonderful characters throughout. Get ready for a new series, filled with action, monsters, and fantastic adventures!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Gonzalezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Gonzalez2024-07-31 12:15:092024-09-26 13:07:58The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Amanda Gonzalez
This was an excellent book. The writing was excellent. It had a nice fresh feel. Not the same old storyline written and regurgitated into a new story. I was able to get into this story and escape for awhile as you felt the worlds collide and the clash begin. You couldn’t help but feel for them when you saw that no matter what world, fate plays a part in what you get to have. It’s a really good story with fantastic characters written with such detail. Even the story is so detailed that you feel like you could be there, I feel that’s it’s a must read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2024-07-30 14:37:282024-09-01 06:43:29The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Shelly Kittell
4.5 stars A collision of two worlds, two realms now joined. What once was a haven is now anything but. What they thought they knew was turned upside down. Everything they had, gone in the blink of an eye. Now it was survival and that was just hope. The Veil is captivating, it’s new, it’s unique, and refreshing. What a great start to a series. It is nice to read something different from the norm. This engrossing read was hard to put down. You will find twists, turns, and surprises on every page. What a journey. It is a dystopian fantasy sci-fiction, romance that has everything you need to keep you entertained. Invasion, wars, Warlords, monsters, alternate dimensions, veil between worlds, prisoners/slaves, and romance of a different kind and so much more. Karli invites us into worlds with her unique, vividly rich descriptions. She writes great characters, an exciting and action-packed story that is a well-thought-out, cleverly woven plot. No spoilers here. I absolutely can’t wait to get stuck into more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2024-07-29 16:32:562024-09-26 12:49:27The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Jenni Bishop
This was an interesting story. It did skip time a bit without much explanation but it was a good story. I liked the characters and the descriptions. It had a couple sexual descriptions but what was the most descriptive was the gore and the creatures on the planet. I will definitely read book 2 when it comes out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rose McCaskeyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRose McCaskey2024-07-29 07:56:072024-09-26 13:15:12The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Rose McCaskey
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