Note: I received an e-ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

THERE ARE SOME MINOR SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW.

Excuse me for this rushed review as I’m completing it while on vacation.
In all honesty, I really enjoyed reading this book. However, there were a couple of points throughout it that led me to give it a 3.5-star rating. Firstly, the very beginning felt a bit slow. I found the plot rather predictable, and also a bit all over the place. Suddenly we’re in England, then Brazil, then California, etc. like it’s nothing.
My favorite was the characters. They were all well developed and written for the most part, which definitely added to the story. The one point that I found odd was the main character Neysa. She’s a 35-year-old divorcée, which is uncommon for these kinds of stories, although that wasn’t an issue. She seemed rather immature for her age, enough to perhaps call her childish.
Lastly, I felt that the novel had an abrupt end, but perhaps that was because I was enjoying reading it.
I would recommend reading this novel, and I am looking forward to reading whatever else comes of Neysa and her friends.

Urban fantasy meets high fantasy in this stunning portrayal of love, friendship, resilience, power, family, loyalty and trust by Glover. This book follows Neysa, a market trader from Los Angeles, who ends up renting a cottage on the coast of England, but she would never have imagined the secrets she would uncover and a new world beyond this one.

We follow her the audience as Neysa eventually learns that emissaries from a fae realm have a connection to a neighbouring town, charged with keeping guard of the volatile Veil between realms.

The plot picks up when we find that the four crystals that kept 'the Veil' that have kept the fae world secure have gone missing.

In a race to protect the realms, Neysa must learn about the new world she’s been thrust into and uncover the secrets in her blood. Luckily fae guardian Caderyn and his cousin are willing to help Neysa in her quest. But even if they can get the crystals back, there may be great consequences for the future of the fae realm.

Although are main character is suppose to be in their thirties, the story very much reads like a YA or new adult protagonist so this is definitely something a younger audience would eat up. While the tropes, character dynamics and plot twists aren't defying of the usual standards, they were enjoyable to read and I would recommend this to someone of a younger demographic who's hoping to slowly get into high and adult fantasy while still keeping the devices we adore from YA's.

Well well, a uniquely written book is here. It’s urban fantasy AND high fantasy both at the same time making it one of those rare and amazing books. I couldn’t take myself off of the pages. I just sucked all of them in two days.

The main character is so relatable I can’t- this is very different from the usual books I read and I enjoyed it. EVERYTHNIG is imagined so PERFECTLY! Definitely meets my 5 star recommendations

Thank you to NetGalley and GenZ publishing for providing me with an eARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review!

And honest I will be… if I were someone who DNF’d (“did not finish”) books, I would have DNF’d this one about halfway through. But instead, I powered through it hoping, as usual with books I don’t love, that I would end up enjoying it and eventually realizing that no, I would not.

Between the disorganization of the first bit of the novel, the two-dimensional characters, and information being thrown at you instead of weaving it into the world building, this novel fell flat for me. The ideas have such promise, there was so so so much potential here and I believe that the author could create incredible stories, however the execution did not reach to where the story could go.

Overall, I was underwhelmed by this book and speed-read through it so that I could finish it. It could definitely be a wonderful book for some people, as all books can, so if you like the premise do still give it a shot! However, it was absolutely not the book for me.

Honestly I was quite exited for this book and it disappointed me. The MC is supposed to be about 35 years old and divorced. Well she acts like she's 20 years old. The romance felt wired and I didn't connect with any of the characters. I can understand why some people like it but this wasn't my type of book. The only reason why it got 2 stars was because I finished the book and because the world building made a bit of sense.

I can see where some reviewers may have a take it or leave it opinion. I personally enjoyed it. It may not flow in some places as it should. And Neysa's sexual frustration is underwhelming. Overall, I look forward to the sequel and see if Glover can tighten up the storyline as it has so much potential. My view is to just read the book. Don't over analyze.. Special thanks to NetGalley and GenZ publishing for an giving me this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This story is not what I expected and I needed a few days to process that. I thought at first it was a fantasy with a bit of a warrior-woman theme, and a lot of adventure.

But, Neysa (our MC) is not Xena Warrior Princess, nor is she Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She is a woman on the road to self-discovery with some kick-ass abilities that predated her discovering she was fey. Neysa is in her thirties, just out of a divorce, and courageously vulnerable. She’s moved back to her homeland of England. That’s where everything starts.

Neysa is befriended by some locals at a pub who turn out to be much more than they seem. For the fans of fantasy romance, there is plenty enough here. I was personally more invested in the world-building which by itself is intriguing.

It would be easy to say that Neysa discovers that she is fey in the first few chapters and that's the premise. I think there's more depth to her. She already had mad sword fighting skills. She already wore her heart on her sleeve. Neysa's past, and her memories of her father, were complicated before the magic. They all now lead her into an adventure that may be tied to destiny.

This was an imaginative debut. I look forward to reading more by Glover. I received a free copy of this story from NetGalley for this review.

I received a copy of this book via NetGalley (thank you GenZ Publishing). All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I'm struggling with rating this book because I did like it, so naturally 3 stars, but when you compare it with some other books I have read and rated 3 stars, it just doesn't feel right.
The beginning was overwhelming. Already in the second, or third chapter, we get the whole backstory, a whole load of information. So, basically, we are talking about info-dumping. The first third of the book was rushed, characters not developed and flat, and the plot confusing and JUST THERE. Not shown, nor explained, just there.
Then we get to the middle of the book where it does get interesting, with the angst and one-bed trope, and then again the rushed ending. The cliff-hanger was, in my opinion, stupid and made just so there is a cliff-hanger.
I didn't understand the ending. THERE I said it! Like, what's with the sudden war and... other stuff that was at the ending. And to repeat, the ending was super rushed and ridiculous.
Then we have the characters and how none of them act their age. I would age down the characters because it doesn't cause any problems and is far more believable. Don't get me wrong, I liked the change with the age, but it just doesn't work here.
On the brighter side, I highlighted a lot of stuff because the author is a queen of snarky comments and sarcastic sentences. My favorite characters are, of course, Silas and Corra. (And poor Silas deserved better than to be stuck in an absurd love triangle with his cousin and a newbie)

This book was a decent read. It has an interesting plot concept (I mean, I'm ALWAYS in the mood for a good fae fantasy), and good writing. I'm not sure why, but I did not connect with the characters very much, which made it hard to feel invested in the plot development. Overall it's a decent read, especially if you're into the fated mates trope.

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I really struggled with this one, it's very much my usual genre and being set in the North of England got me very excited and definitely piqued my interested. I unfortunately found it difficult to follow the story and found it a bit random at times, erratic even with how it jumped around. For example I had to go back and reread a section several times as I didn't understand how Neysa got to the part where they all revealed themselves. I found the history/backstory a little difficult to follow as well. The cover is stunning and it's a very intriguing idea with a great setting, just a bit too erratic and difficult to follow and therefore not for me.

Lately I've been really into books with fae and I am happy to say that this has made it into one of my favorites of this year. I can't wait to see what comes next!

I was really excited about this book and the concept seemed interesting, along with a gorgeous cover, but as hard as I tried, I just didn’t enjoy this book. It might just be that the writing style wasn’t for me, but I found the story extremely difficult to follow and a little erratic at times.

There were many events that happened that just didn’t seem to follow the timeline or have any real prompting. For example, when the trio unveiled who they really are, it seemed very early on in the sorry and a little random.

The romance also seemed strange and while I LOVE romance, it just didn’t seem to fit what was going on. Romantic scenes were just sort of thrown in randomly.

Unfortunately I am giving this book 1.5 stars.

An ARC of this book was provided to me by NetGalley and the author. This in no way effected my review.

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I just couldn't get into this book, it just didn't grab me like I need a book to do.

A story that SJM fans will likely enjoy. This is a modern Fae tale, <spoiler>initially</spoiler> set in the real world, with an age appropriate protagonist - 31 years is almost enough to make a 270 year age gap between the love interests seem inconsequential!
The intelligence and life experience Neysa - the protagonist - had made her relatively likeable; though I must be honest, I usually tend to not enjoy reading about stocks in fantasy novels (let none say she's not a hashtag girlboss).
Though the worldbuilding was certainly detailed, I found the plot often progressed in leaps and bounds, and it was somewhat difficult to keep up. This book had potential. However, run-on exposition often detracted from the reading experience. Clauses seemed to continue on without any real divide, which often left me stranded in the middle of a paragraph, trying to catch my breath (metaphorically speaking).
I hated the ending of this. It left me hanging in less of a shocking way, and more of a mid-paragraph "have I misplaced a final chapter" kind of way. Aside from that, though, the last quarter of the book was relatively enjoyable; the characters seemed much more comfortable after changing settings..
Overall, an alright read: I must admit that once I got into the flow of it, I did stay up embarrassingly late reading until the end.

I loved the premise of the story and thought that the fae world, the use of crystals, the lore and history were all interesting and well-developed. Unfortunately, the pacing is uneven – the start of the story is very slow and so detailed that it feels like a bit of an info dump, and other parts of the story feel choppy and hard to follow. The pacing picks up in the second half of the book and has more action, which I liked.

Neysa, the protagonist, is a 35-year-old, who recently lost her father and got divorced. She is struggling in life and decides to move to a small town to start over. There she makes friends with three cousins and becomes involved in protecting and saving the fae realm. I wish Neysa was more developed, as I didn’t really understand her character. Even though she in her mid-thirties, she acts so immature at times. She has the potential to be a really well-layered and dynamic character. Other characters felt flat as well, and I wish they were a bit more fleshed out.

Overall, this story just wasn’t for me but I am thankful to Gen Z Publishing, the author, and NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

I have to say, this book really surprised me! I am very particular about my fantasy novels and have an extremely small list of favorite authors in this genre, but Jessica Grewe Glover has made the list with this book. It opened on a bit of a sad note, as the main character, Neysa, was describing the grief that brought her to the small coastal village of Barlow Combe in England. For this reason, I found myself doubting if I would enjoy the rest of the book. However, my initial impression could not be more wrong! This book was well-written and world-building, on point. It exceeded my expectations with every chapter!

The author did an amazing job of portraying the main character in such a manner that made her extremely relatable, yet intriguing. Her backstory gave depth to her character and disposition as well as helped the reader better understand her motivations. The supporting cast was crucial to the story. They helped Neysa along the way as well as taught her about love, friendship, and family.

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good fantasy novel that is packed with intrigue and sprinkled with steam. The story takes you on a grand adventure throughout Europe and into the fae realm of Aoifsing. It is fast-paced, action-packed and will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire way! I cannot wait to see what happens next for Neysa!

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This read was not what I thought it would be. I got to chapter 4 and just couldn't see the point in continuing. The characters weren't engaging. The the type jumping at the start of random secentences drove me nuts.

This one reminds me of a book that needs just a bit more fleshing out. It has the right pieces for a memorable experience, but it’s just not there yet.

Thank you to Netgalley and GenZ Publishing for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Another Beast's Skin by Jessika Grewe Grovel was an interesting fantasy romance. It followed Neysa who moves to coastal England following a divorce and the death of her father. She quickly befriends Corra, Silas, and Cade and learns they are from a Fae realm. The Veil between the realms is failing because the crystals that kept it secure went missing, Neysa and her friend's journey to find the crystals and repair the Veil.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and the use of the crystals was an interesting concept. It had a really fun world-building and magic system however the world-building was interesting all though at times a little confusing. I found the first portion of the book to be a little bit of an information overload that had me skimming over things. However, the second half of the book really picked up in the action. Admittedly, I am confused by the ending, and a few things went unexplained, but I hope this will be clarified in a sequel and thank god the ending wasn't a devastating cliff-hanger (I've had enough of those lately!).

The main character, Neysa, was a decent protagonist however throughout the book it felt like she was younger than her mid-thirties. It felt like she could have easily been in her early twenties. She has a job but never seems to be working, and generally behaves similarly to protagonists in YA or NA stories who are 18 - 22 years old. The other characters were also enjoyable to read however, there were 2 chapters at the beginning where it jumped to their point of views which just felt a little out of place? Like that scene could have been done just from Neysa's point of view, although I understand the author probably wanted readers to better understand the characters' emotions and thoughts, which is why she probably used their POVs.

The story does have a little bit of a love triangle in it however it refreshingly wasn't dramatized, it didn't take up the whole book. In fact, it was resolved quite quickly. It was barely even a love triangle, more just the acknowledgment of someone else's feelings towards her.

It was a very good read, one that I can see myself rereading in the future and recommending to people who like Fae Romance stories. I am very glad to have gotten the chance to read this.

I like the premise, but twas disappointed by this book. I enjoyed the bedtime story Neysa's dad told her. After a good start, the pacing was too slow. Some parts are very confusing and it is hard to follow what is going on. I didn't feel a connection with any of the characters. Neysa is 35, but acts like a teenager. I didn't like the romance in the book. It was cringe worthy. I like the magic system and that fae are involved. This book was a bit boring, so I won't continue the series.