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The Scarlet Veil
by Shelby Mahurin
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved the Serpent & Dove trilogy and couldn’t wait to read Shelby Mahurin’s latest book! The Scarlet Veil follows Célie Tremblay, who is trying to make a name for herself as the first huntswoman in the legendary Chasseurs. However, her fiancé Jean Luc is also their captain, making the task even harder. Célie feels coddled and overprotected by the people she loves most. When she discovers a murder, Jean Luc tries to shut her out of the investigation. Célie must use all of her skills and knowledge of stories to survive the adventure that happens next…
I enjoyed Célie in the Serpent & Dove trilogy, but I felt like I got to know and love a whole new side of her in The Scarlet Veil. I loved The Scarlet Veil so much that I actually read it twice before writing this review! One of my favorite parts was seeing Célie’s immense character growth and her bravery in deciding what relationships/things no longer worked for her. The world-building was exquisite. The sensory detail makes you feel as if you’re there beside Célie. Mahurin creates atmospheric and vivid scenes as Célie struggles to find out who she is and decides who she wants to be. The Scarlet Veil is the perfect book for readers who love excellent characters and witty dialogue. As the plot unfolds, the tension between Célie and her love interest is scorching. It is SO good! The characters are engaging and I loved getting to know them (especially Michal, Mila, and Odette). The cameos from Serpent & Dove characters were fantastic and felt seamless.
Célie is a character who I think many readers will relate to, myself included, as she deals with trauma and finds the courage to pursue her dreams. The ending left me on the edge of a cliff, so I’ll just have to keep rereading it until the sequel comes out. I can’t wait to find out what happens next!! Readers who enjoy Renée Adieh (The Beautiful), Sarah J. Maas, and Stephanie Garber (The Ballad of Never After) should check out The Scarlet Veil.
Thank you so much to Shelby Mahurin, Harper Audio, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed Célie in the Serpent & Dove trilogy, but I felt like I got to know and love a whole new side of her in The Scarlet Veil. I loved The Scarlet Veil so much that I actually read it twice before writing this review! One of my favorite parts was seeing Célie’s immense character growth and her bravery in deciding what relationships/things no longer worked for her. The world-building was exquisite. The sensory detail makes you feel as if you’re there beside Célie. Mahurin creates atmospheric and vivid scenes as Célie struggles to find out who she is and decides who she wants to be. The Scarlet Veil is the perfect book for readers who love excellent characters and witty dialogue. As the plot unfolds, the tension between Célie and her love interest is scorching. It is SO good! The characters are engaging and I loved getting to know them (especially Michal, Mila, and Odette). The cameos from Serpent & Dove characters were fantastic and felt seamless.
Célie is a character who I think many readers will relate to, myself included, as she deals with trauma and finds the courage to pursue her dreams. The ending left me on the edge of a cliff, so I’ll just have to keep rereading it until the sequel comes out. I can’t wait to find out what happens next!! Readers who enjoy Renée Adieh (The Beautiful), Sarah J. Maas, and Stephanie Garber (The Ballad of Never After) should check out The Scarlet Veil.
Thank you so much to Shelby Mahurin, Harper Audio, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.