Review: Pure Diamond in the Rough
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 17, 2014
I am getting hooked on indie books, and Into the Veil is a perfect example of why.The book starts out engaging, but a just little rough, a little awkward-mirroring the teenager it portrays. Lyric is almost 17 and she isn't quite sure of who she should be yet. That is typical enough, but that's about all that is typical about Lyric or her twin brother, Lincoln. They are Veilwalkers, one of the rarest of magical beings, with the ability to slip into 'The Veil', a shadowy realm of ghosts that overlays corporeal reality, making a Veilwalker the consummate spy. Because of their unique powers and viscous murder of the mother that shared their gifts, they have been on the run for ten years with their father.The running, however is about to come to an end and Lyric struggles with the incredible burden finding herself the sole protector of her small family, trying to keep numerous enemies at bay. This would be quite enough to be getting on with, but one of those enemies is also engaging her heart, against her will.This book gets better and better as it moves along and the last third is guaranteed to keep your nose glued to your Kindle. Lyric is one of the absolutely best female characters I have ever read. She is strong and fragile, stubborn and full of heart. In other words, completely real and you will be completely absorbed in her story.Yes, there are grammatical errors scattered liberally through the book, but they are no more than a small irritation once the story gets going. I am absolutely sure with a quick once-over by a proofreader and a competent editor this book could easily leap to the success level of The Hunger Games. It really is that good.Now I am off to buy the next installment, Through the Gloom.