A review by kaelielily
The Veiled Kingdom by Holly Renee

adventurous mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

The Veiled Kingdom by Holly Renee was recommended to me on BookTok, and I ended up reading it in a day after finding it on Kindle Unlimited.

It’s a very fast and easy read, but not particularly noteworthy. The plot follows a fairly standard Romantasy formula and doesn’t progress much—if at all—in this first book. The characters remain rather one-dimensional and lack depth.
The romance is very much insta-lust, and while the spice was okay, it didn’t stand out. Unfortunately, the ending left a sour taste, which dampened the overall experience.

Despite its flaws, the book still managed to keep me engaged enough to consider reading the next one, especially since the short length makes it a relatively low time investment.