Not my normal genre but I really enjoyed this. It was great to see a curvy fmc. Sweet slow burn love story woven in. Really liked that reading this especially as it progressed you were kinda left with that unsettling feeling of that could never happen but then slipped into… yea it totally could. Great take on the rise of ai and how people will use it for their own gain. Also love love love the original sound track for this!! Defo check it out!

5/5 Stars: I'm trying to be objective, but I honestly can't. seeing Julia's vision fully realized in Through the Veil... I am absolutely blown away. This isn't just a book; it's a breathtaking, fully-formed reality. The sheer scope of the world she's built on the other side of the 'Veil' is stunning—so intricate and yet it feels completely real. It's the kind of story that not only transports you but changes how you see the world you return to. I’ve read a lot of fantasy, but Julia’s characters don’t just walk through the plot, they breathe life into it. The protagonist is complex, and utterly captivating—I was physically clutching my audio e-reader during their darkest moments. I'm not just proud of my old friend; I'm proud to have witnessed the debut of an author who is poised to redefine her genre. Julia McTrill, you’ve exceeded my wildest expectation. Stop what you’re doing and read this. You will thank me later. —A very proud former classmate