🍷🍷🍷🍷 #Review of The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahurin

Title: The Scarlet Veil
Series: The Scarlet Veil, #1
Author: Shelby Mahurin 
Format: 640 pages, Hardcover
Published: September 26, 2023 by HarperTeen
Links: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N 
Source: NetGalley
Reviewer: Crystal

Rating:  🍷🍷🍷🍷

This dark and thrilling vampire romance—set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Serpent & Dove series—is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas!

Célie Tremblay has always been a good girl: kind and beautiful, a daughter of whom every parent would be proud. She surprises the entire kingdom when she defies tradition to become the first huntswoman—including her new captain and fiancé, Jean Luc, who rules the huntsmen with an iron fist. He isn’t the only one concerned for Célie’s safety, however. Though her friends try to protect her from the horrors of her past, mysterious whispers still haunt her, and a new evil is rising in Belterra—leaving bodies in its wake, each one drained of blood.

Determined to prove herself in her new role, Célie tracks the killer to the lair of Les Éternels—ancient creatures only spoken about in nursery rhymes—and catches the attention of their king, a monster who hides his plans for her behind beautiful words and sharp smiles. Now Célie has new reason to fear the dark because the closer he gets, the more tempted she feels to give in to his dark hunger—and her own.

Crystal's Thoughts:

I'll be honest...I wasn't a fan of Célie in the Serpent and the Dove trilogy but I really enjoyed the world that the author created there so gave this one a shot. I'm happy to say that I ended up liking Célie's character by the end and I am looking forward to more from this new spin-off. However, as with the original series...this tale is very slow to build. There is a lot of internal dialogue to wade through, but it is needed for Célie's character growth I think. And while this is a spin-off series, readers new to the Serpent and the Dove trilogy may find references to Célie's past confusing. All in all, I am looking forward to more from this series. The world built around these captivating characters is fantastical, with intriguing mystery and a satisfying journey of self discovery. I can't wait to find out what is in store for Célie next.

"Do not run again. .... Or I will chase you. .... You do not want me to chase you, pet."

Tropes You'll Find: 

✔️ French Gothic

✔️ Past Trauma

✔️ Vampires, Ghosts, Witches

✔️ Enemies to Lovers

✔️ Found Family

✔️ Grumpy Meets Sunshine

✔️ One Coffin

✔️ Magic, Murder, & Mystery