Dreams of Ruin - (Soul of Shadow) by Emma Noyes (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Praise for the Soul of Shadow series....
"CRACKLES WITH CHEMISTRY." - Booklist
"BURSTING WITH MAGIC AND DANGER." - Publishers Weekly
"ABSOLUTELY SIZZLING ROMANCE." - Betty Cayoutte

Love, magic, gods, and monsters collide in the thrilling conclusion to the Soul of Shadow trilogy, a romantic fantasy for fans of Twilight and Teen Wolf.

When Charlie Hudson awakens after her Trial, it's to find that nothing will ever be the same. The king of the gods is plotting to destroy Asgard. Charlie and her brother are trapped a world away from the people they love most. And worst of all, she's become the very thing she hates most: a night mare.

Charlie's transition is anything but smooth. Stuck in Helheim Palace, she must train her new shadow magic alongside dozens of soulless mares who would gladly turn her over to the enemy if they discovered she's Loki's true heir.

Her only hope is Elias Everhart, her once-sworn enemy who has somehow become one of her closest allies. He's promised to help train her mare abilities--an easy idea in theory, if her magic weren't malfunctioning... and if being near Elias didn't make the darkness within Charlie grow bigger and more all consuming by the day. Charlie is in a race against time to reconcile the powers warring within her. Because if the threat on Asgard isn't enough to kill her... love certainly will be.

Dreams of Ruin by Emma Noyes is the thrilling conclusion to the Soul of Shadow trilogy, where the only thing worse than becoming a night mare, is loving one.

Book one in the series - Soul of Shadow - is available now!

Review Quotes

Praise for Heart of Mischief (Soul of Shadow: Book Two):

"Fast-paced, witty, and heartfelt." - Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Soul of Shadow:

"This novel is perfect for readers of Holly Black, Lauren Roberts, and Stephanie Garber and mythology lovers who enjoy Rick Riordan and Joanne Harris." - School Library Journal

"Norse mythology and folklore permeate a treacherous, atmospheric setting bursting with magic and danger." - Publishers Weekly

"This emotionally charged romantasy perfectly blends Norse mythology, the realities of contemporary high-school life, and slow-burn romance in an intricate package. Effortlessly weaving Norse mythology into a modern setting, Noyes builds a vivid, rich fantasy world while keeping her characters emotionally grounded―Charlie's grief and growth feel real, and her dynamic with Elias crackles with chemistry. With morally gray characters, perfect pacing, and unexpected twists, this is the start of a compelling series teens and fantasy lovers won't want to miss." - Booklist

"Soul of Shadow swept me away--I didn't want to put it down. Noyes' heartfelt characters and the absolutely sizzling romance make this a stunning romantasy that you won't want to miss." - Betty Cayouette, author of One Last Shot and creator of Betty's Book List

"Oh cool... I'm in love with a fictional subhuman bad boy again. This shimmering romantasy is twisty, addictive, and whimsically wicked. Emma Noyes renders worlds in colors I've never seen before, and Soul of Shadow gave me butterflies that bite." - Daisy Garrison, author of Six More Months of June

"What happens when an ordinary teen finds herself rocketed into an overlapping world of Nordic mythology? In Noyes' case -- a breakneck story and surprising twists." - Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Praise for How to Hide in Plain Sight:

"A raw and emotionally profound read. Eliot's strength is inspiring, and the smart and lyrical writing makes this book difficult to put down. Combining themes of family trauma, grief, and self-acceptance, this story is a tear-jerker in the best way possible." -- Raquel Vasquez Gilliland, USA Today bestselling author

"An honest, unflinching, and at times, heartbreaking exploration of how the walls we build to protect ourselves can block out the love we need to thrive. Noyes's prose crackles with feeling and fervent, relatable yearning. Readers will revel in the triumph of this beautifully affirming story of self-acceptance, as they race toward the hope-filled happily ever after." -- Rebekah Faubion, author of The Lovers

"Once again, Noyes sensitively portrays a heroine who is coming to terms with a mental illness and finally opening herself up to love. Flashbacks depict the onset of Eliot's OCD and the masking techniques she used to keep the peace. Add this new-adult novel to the growing list of romances that explore neurodiversity." -- Booklist

"I simply could not put this book down. Beyond the brilliance of the writing itself, Emma nailed the realities of OCD, a very misunderstood condition that so rarely gets accurate media representation. I laughed, I cried, and I healed through these pages." -- Alegra Kastens, founder of the Center for OCD, Anxiety and Eating Disorders

Praise for Guy's Girl:

"Emma Noyes' stunning adult debut is raw, real, and an emotional page-turner that will stay with you long after the last page. This love story is a must read." -- Krista & Becca Ritchie, New York Times bestselling authors

"Heartbreaking and romantic, Guy's Girl is a beautifully written and authentically raw story about the human journey through trauma, self-exploration and self-love." -- Samantha Young, New York Times bestselling author

"Emma Noyes completely captivated me with her spectacular debut! Guy's Girl is an honest, no-holds-barred look at life as a twenty something struggling to find love and find herself. Noyes deftly handles incredibly tough topics with care and sincerity, culminating in a sparkling work of fiction that I could not stop thinking about. This one stuck with me long after I finished the final page!" -- Falon Ballard, author of Just My Type

About the Author

EMMA NOYES writes books about love, mental health, and magic for both the young adult and adult genre. Her works have been published in over a dozen languages and include Guy's Girl, How to Hide in Plain Sight, The Sunken City series, and the Soul of Shadow series. She was named a 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30. She lives with her Swedish husband and their Pomeranian.