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Soul of Shadow

Soul of Shadow

Summary

PRE-ORDER NOW! High school paranormal romance 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 Charlies Hudson has drifted through life until the day her classmate goes 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

Reviews

  • 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

About the author

Emma Noyes

Emma Noyes is the author of Guy’s Girl, How to Hide in Plain Sight, and The Sunken City trilogy. She grew up in a suburb outside Chicago and attended Harvard University, where she studied history and literature. She started her career at a beer company but left because she wanted to write about mermaids and witches — eventually publishing her first YA fantasy series. She now lives in Chicago with her Swedish husband and accident-prone Pomeranian.
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