Book Review | Soul of Shadow by Emma Noyes
Notes, quotes, & final thoughts; a review that’s honest, thoughtful, and a little chaotic
📖 Soul of Shadow by Emma Noyes | OUABC Box Edition 347 pages
⭐️ 4.5 stars, loved it
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Hello Joyful Readers!
I purchased two copies of this book from two different subscription boxes. I snagged a copy for $1 (plus shipping) from Allstora from signing up for a trial Romantasy membership (and yessss if you didn’t already know, Emma Noyes has a book club!) It’s a pretty hardcover with purple sprayed edges.
I also purchased a special edition box from Once Upon a Book Club Box and it’s absolutely gorgeous — it’s so beautiful I almost couldn’t bring myself to crack it open but then I told myself books are meant to be enjoyed and savored and immediately opened it up to enjoy. And how tragic would it be to leave such a lovely book all lonely by its (not quite) lonesome self? So I now own two beautiful copies.
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Quick Take:
I loved the book and am excited that it’s the first in a series! I’m officially in the grove on Halloween and witchy reads and this was the perfect read to get me there.
Are you a fan of witchy YA reads?
The background / tropes / read if you enjoy:
✨ Special hardback edition with sprayed edges and beautiful metallic purple details. It also came with a signed book plate (literally the best!) and a OUABC quote with dear reader note.
📕 Romantasy
⚠️ Warnings in beginning: gun violence, disappearances/murder, death of a sibling
💙 Cute dedication
🌎 Location small fictional beach town vibes town; Silver Shores near Lake Michigan
✨ Norse mythology themes woven throughout the entire story
💕 Fake dating
🩶 morally grey MMC
🌈 lgbtq friendly - includes a queer character
📺 for fans of supernatural / spooky / witchy YA with a hint of twisted romance - references to Wednesday, Lucifer, New Girl, The Originals, and the Witcher
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Thought and notes:
💜 The Dear Reader letter (and signed book plate of course!) is one of my favorite things about getting OUABC Boxes. I love getting additional insight from the author about the inspiration behind their story.
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Favorite Quotes:
‘It was that fluttering in her chest again. Like a hummingbird had awoken in her breastbone, its delicate wings sending shivers around her body.’
OUABC Box Gift Spoilers
Pg56 - a 6 pack of book annotation highlighters. Definitely useful
Pg89 cute decorative ‘book gnome in the home’ how silly but cute
Pg317 metal silver book mask feather. Kind of fun and it’ll go on my shelf as décor
Pg344 - a deck of cards - book club conversation cards, how fun!
All of the gifts were a win for this box!
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