A review by arisfictionfix
Soul of Shadow by Emma Noyes

5.0

Soul of Shadow by Emma Noyes? Yeah… I didn’t see it coming, but it ate. I had no idea what to expect going in, but this story exceeded every single expectation I didn’t even realize I had.

The worldbuilding?? STUNNING.
The characters?? Layered, loveable, and had me in a chokehold.
The mythology-inspired story?? Chef’s kiss.
And the creatures, the magic, the JOURNEY? Whew. I was fully locked in.

It gave classic fantasy adventure with a fresh, immersive vibe. I legit couldn’t put it down. If you love rich worlds, mythological vibes done right, and stories that pull you in from the jump — add this to your TBR immediately. Wonderful YA fantasy read!