Soul of Shadow

Vampire Diaries meets Norse mythology in this first novel in a trilogy from TikTok sensation Emma Noyes. 
 
“What happens when an ordinary teen finds herself rocketed into an overlapping world of Nordic mythology? In Noyes’ case — a breakneck story and surprising twists.” - Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author 
 
"This book is absolutely incredible. If you loved the Vampire Diaries or any other show that combines the angst of high school with the darkness of a supernatural world, you will love this book!" 5***** Reader Review 
 
"Yurrrrrrrp this was exactly what I needed" 5***** Reader Review 
 
"Emma’s writing is sharp and beautiful" 5***** Reader Review 
 
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Since the death of her twin sister two years before Charlie Hudson has drifted through life until the day her classmates start to go missing. 
 
Drawn to the disappearances by forces she can't explain, Charlie soon finds herself investigating the mysterious, alluring newcomer in town, Elias Everhart. 
 
She knows Elias is hiding something, but what she doesn't know. 
 
Soon his secrets will lead her to a place she never imagined: a world hiding in plain sight, made of magic, gods, and monsters-and a first love fated to fall apart

What happens when an ordinary teen finds herself rocketed into an overlapping world of Nordic mythology? In Noyes’ case — a breakneck story and surprising twists.

Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Soul of Shadow swept me away! I didn’t want to put it down. Noyes’ heartfelt characters and the absolutely sizzling romance make this a stunning romantasy that you won’t want to miss.

Betty Cayouette, author of One Last Shot and creator of Betty’s Book Lis

Oh cool… I’m in love with a fictional subhuman bad boy again. This shimmering romantasy is twisty, addictive, and whimsically wicked. Emma Noyes renders worlds in colors I’ve never seen before, and Soul of Shadow gave me butterflies that bite.

Daisy Garrison, author of Six More Months of June

This novel is perfect for readers of Holly Black, Lauren Roberts, and Stephanie Garber and mythology lovers who enjoy Rick Riordan and Joanne Harris

With morally gray characters, perfect pacing, and unexpected twists, this is the start of a compelling series fantasy lovers won’t want to miss

Emma Noyes writes books about love, mental health, and magic for both the young adult and adult genre. Her works have been published in over a dozen languages and include Guy’s Girl, How to Hide in Plain Sight, The Sunken City series, and The Soul of Shadow series. She was a 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30. She now lives in Chicago with her Swedish husband and their Pomeranian.

After Charlie Hudson’s classmate goes missing in the forest she is determined to find out what happened and starts to suspect the mysterious newcomer, Elias Everhart.With his piercing eyes and sharp wit, Charlie knows he has a secret. More than one. What she doesn’t know is that those secrets will lead her to a place she never imagined: a world made of magic, gods, and monsters - and a first love fated to fall apart. 
 
Truths and temptations lurk in the darkness, and for Charlie, the only thing more dangerous than her past, is the boy with the power to change her future.

How to Hide in Plain Sight

UNBREAKABLE BONDS OF FAMILY AND LOVE ARE EXPLORED IN THIS BRILLIANTLY TENDER STORY FROM THE AUTHOR OF GUY’S GIRL 
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On the day she arrives in Canada for her older brother’s wedding, Eliot Beck hasn’t seen her family in three years. 
Eliot adores her wacky collection of siblings and in-laws, but there’s a reason she fled to Manhattan and buried herself in her work – and she’s not ready to share it with anyone. 
 Eliot thinks she’s prepared to survive the four-day wedding extravaganza – until she sees her best friend, Manuel, looking as handsome as ever. When they met as children, she felt like she’d found the missing half of her soul. 
She tried so hard not to fall in love with him. . . but did anyway. 
Manuel’s presence threatens to infiltrate the fortress Eliot has built around herself. If she isn’t careful, by the end of this wedding, the whole castle might come crumbling down. . . 
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READERS ARE LOVING HOW TO HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT 
‘Bring out your napkins and heavy weapons (hard drink, comfort food, cuddles, wishful thinking to relax) before starting and get ready to be shaken to the core!’ 5 ***** Reader Review 
‘Broken and beautiful’ 5 ***** Reader Review 
'This book boldly approaches many sensitive subjects that make your heart bleed’ 5 ***** Reader Review 
‘Incredibly raw and honest’ 5 ***** Reader Review 
‘A beautiful story about family and love and fighting a hidden battle inside your own head’ 5 ***** Reader Review 
 ‘I simply could not put this book down’ 5 ***** Reader Review

Guy's Girl

AN UNFORGETTABLE NEW LOVE STORY THAT WILL MAKE YOU CRY, BREAK YOUR HEART, AND PIECE IT BACK TOGETHER 
 
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The boy who couldn't love and the girl who wouldn't. 
 
 
Ginny Murphy is a total guy's girl. She's always found friendships with boys easier to form and keep drama-free - as long as they don't fall for her, and she doesn't fall for them. She and her best guy friends have stuck to that. But then she meets Adrian Silvas, the only one who's ever made her crave more, and Ginny begins to question her own rules. 
 
Piece by piece, Ginny and Adrian begin to fall into something intoxicating, something dangerous. Ginny threatens to destroy the belief Adrian's held ever since witnessing his own mother's heartbreak: that love isn't worth the risk. For Ginny, the stakes could be even higher. Letting Adrian get close could mean exposing a secret she's long protected: her disordered eating. 
 
Ginny isn't looking to be saved by someone. But maybe she and Adrian can help each other - if they don't destroy each other first. 
 
Heartfelt and evocative, Guy's Girl is a powerful story about true love, self-love, and growing up.

Beautifully written, emotional, intelligent and brilliant

&quot;Heartbreaking and romantic, Guy&rsquo;s Girl is a beautifully written and authentically raw story about the human journey through trauma, self-exploration and self-love.&quot;

Samantha Young, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author

&quot;Emma Noyes completely captivated me with her spectacular debut! Guy's Girl is an honest, no-holds-barred look at life as a twenty something struggling to find love and find herself. Noyes deftly handles incredibly tough topics with care and sincerity, culminating in a sparkling work of fiction that I could not stop thinking about. This one stuck with me long after I finished the final page!&quot;

Emma Noyes

The story is vibrant, the pacing sharp; plus, the supporting cast shines, making this a perfect fit for fans of morally gray love interests, dark mythology, and found-family storytelling. The themes of family, forgiveness, and anxiety are woven with care, grounding the magic in emotional truth. Full of heart and tension-filled scenes, this beautifully written sequel emphasizes that, even in chaos, love and redemption burn brightest of all.

What happens when an ordinary teen finds herself rocketed into an overlapping world of Nordic mythology? In Noyes’ case — a breakneck story and surprising twists

Soul of Shadow swept me away?I didn’t want to put it down. Noyes’ heartfelt characters and the absolutely sizzling romance make this a stunning romantasy that you won’t want to miss.

Betty Cayouette, author of One Last Shot and creator of Betty’s Book List

Oh cool… I’m in love with a fictional subhuman bad boy again. This shimmering romantasy is twisty, addictive, and whimsically wicked. Emma Noyes renders worlds in colors I’ve never seen before, and Soul of Shadow gave me butterflies that bite

Shadow of Souls Book 2

Charlie Hudson now knows the truth: her twin sister is a Valkyrie, and they're both daughters of Loki, the trickster god. After saving her best friend from Elias and Loki's clutches, Charlie is summoned to appear before the god of gods, Odin, who tasks her with a mission. The Seal that protects humanity from Asgard's magic is starting to break down, and only a human can stop it. To do so, Charlie must convince her old enemy , Elias, to bring her to the underworld. As she and Elias journey to the land of the undead, undeniable attraction burns between them once again. And when they arrive, Charlie finds that Loki is not who she thought he was-and that she may be on the wrong side of this war.

Emma Noyes

Praise for Heart of Mischief

The story is vibrant, the pacing sharp; plus, the supporting cast shines, making this a perfect fit for fans of morally gray love interests, dark mythology, and found-family storytelling. The themes of family, forgi ...

Praise for the series:-

What happens when an ordinary teen finds herself rocketed into an overlapping world of Nordic mythology? In Noyes’ case — a breakneck story and surprising twists

The story is vibrant, the pacing sharp; plus, the supporting cast shines, making this a perfect fit for fans of morally gray love interests, dark mythology, and found-family storytelling. The themes of family, forgi ...

Praise for the series:-

What happens when an ordinary teen finds herself rocketed into an overlapping world of Nordic mythology? In Noyes’ case — a breakneck story and surprising twists

The story is vibrant, the pacing sharp; plus, the supporting cast shines, making this a perfect fit for fans of morally gray love interests, dark mythology, and found-family storytelling. The themes of family, forgi ...

Praise for the series:-

What happens when an ordinary teen finds herself rocketed into an overlapping world of Nordic mythology? In Noyes’ case — a breakneck story and surprising twists

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