Soul of Shadow

Vampire Diaries meets Norse mythology in this first novel in a trilogy from TikTok sensation Emma Noyes.



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

Review

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 ― School Library

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

About the Author

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.