The Scarlet Veil Book 2: The Shadow Bride by Shelby Mahurin

 

The Scarlet Veil Book 2

In the thrilling conclusion of the duology set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Serpent & Dove series by Shelby Mahurin, a vampire and the woman who tried to kill him prove that true love can conquer anything, even Death. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Mass.

Célie’s life is over. She took her final breath trying to save the people she loves—including the powerful and enigmatic vampire king, Michal, who refused to let her go. When Célie wakes, she cannot walk in the sun; she can hear her friends’ heartbeats and she craves their blood. Michal has cursed her to the eternal existence of a vampire.

But Célie isn’t the only dead roaming the earth. Her sister, Filippa, has returned as a shadow of her former self, and other revenants are rising from their graves intent on revenge. The fragile balance between life and death has broken, awakening an even darker force—and he is coming for Célie, ready to claim her as his Bride. With the fate of their world at stake, Célie and Michal must set aside their searing attraction to mend the veil and right the balance, once and for all.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199635112-the-shadow-bride

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Célie and Michal’s conclusion to their story has finally arrived! And it was a fantastic way to close their story and this world. Everything has changed for Cèlie. Desperate to save her, Michal does the one thing Célie never would have wanted: turned her into a vampire. Now, she must face her new reality while also facing the new threats that have arrived. The world is out of balance. Her sister has returned as a shadow of her former self, revenants have been created and terrorizing all, and someone has come for Célie. Everyone is in danger and it up to Célie, Michal, and their loved ones to save their world. Loved, loved this story. Everyone has come so far, especially Célie. I’ve loved her character growth. She has struggled to figure out her place and despite it, she still fights for those she loves. We had interesting enemies, twists and turns, and just a satisfying ending to this series. We got to see lots of past favorite characters that are always a joy on the page. I just couldn’t put this story down. I had to find out what happens and if everyone would get their happy ending. A great end to Célie and Michal’s story. If you loved this world and these characters, you definitely don’t want to miss this!