The Shadow Bride (The Scarlet Veil #2) by Shelby Mahurin (Best of Booktok)

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. Maas.

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. 

Review

“Mahurin’s undead, both vampire and zombie, are unreal and scary, especially when faced with the need to feed. Pick this up to finish off the enticing duology set in the fan-favorite Serpent & Dove universe.” — Booklist

“Will cast a spell on romance fans.” — Kirkus Reviews

"[A] rollicking fantasy duology starter . . . horror-inflected action, puckish humor, and heady romance enliven both the twisty central mystery and Célie’s journey of self-discovery." — Publishers Weekly

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (March 25, 2025)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 624 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063417316

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0063417311

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.03 pounds

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.47 x 1.46 x 8.27 inches