ARC Review - Beyond The Veil

Beyond the Veil (The Grey Wolves #5)

by Quinn Loftis (Goodreads Author)

Though the Serbian pack has been brought to heel thanks to the downfall of their Alpha, the war is far from over.

Desdemona, a witch of unfathomable power, has escaped the wolves’ wrath, but she will not go quietly into the night. She takes refuge in a place where even the smallest sliver of light does not dare to enter. Though she had to flee, she has not given up on the treasure she wishes to acquire. Her depravity knows no bounds; she's even willing to search for the one who can assist her in opening a Veil that has not been opened in millennia – with good reason: the danger is incalculable.

Meanwhile, there are major changes rippling through the Romanian Grey wolves. Decebel has become Alpha to the Serbian pack in an effort to begin to unite the Canis lupis species. Their numbers are dwindling in the wake of the shortage of true mates and lack of offspring. The wolves are beginning to lose faith and darkness seems to be crashing in on them from all sides. But the winds of change are blowing, changes that will alter the future of not only the Canis lupis, but of another ancient race as well.

Amidst all of this, Sally is continuing to come to terms with her relationship with the playful, charming, flirty, unbelievably handsome bartender – who happens to be a member of the Romanian pack.

If all that weren’t enough, the Fates have decided to pay a little visit to Jen. It’s time to collect. She cheated the Fates of a life, her life. Now they want what they are due. The problem? It’s more than Jen is willing to pay.

Yes, the war is indeed far from over. Bargains will be struck, declarations will be made, sacrifices will be given, love will be tested, and trust will be questioned as evil makes its stand against them all. (description from Goodreads)

My thoughts:

5 out of 5 Paws

This is my first ARC, and I cannot begin to tell you how thrilled and honored I was when QL asked me to be on her ARC list. I received the book the night I got back from London; I've been in a bit of a brain fog trying to get focused enough to really dig in and enjoy the book.  Well, yesterday the fog lifted and I was able to read the book and I did not want to put it down.

Let me begin this review by telling you that Quinn Loftis is a wicked, wicked woman! I say that with all the love and frustration a true fan gets when they find that the book they are so enjoying ends far too soon and without wrapping up all the loose ends neatly.

Quinn's writing gets better with each book, just when you think she couldn't be more creative, or you think you have it figured out, she throws something out of left field.

There are tons of answers provided, things I know I have been asking since I read PoV, but I'm not going to tell you what those are (yes I can be wicked too). However, there is so much going on in this book that you know midway through there is absolutely no way you are going to get a resolution by the end of the book.

So on September 30, grab your hot chocolate and prepare to meet up with your favorite pack mates for some excitement, adventure, romance, and maybe a chance for a mission? I know I am looking forward to the discussion that will be taking place around October 1 - 2!!