3.5 

The Scarlet Veil

By Shelby Mahurin
The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahurin digital book - Fable

Publisher Description

A new darkness is rising in Belterra. 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.

Six months have passed since Célie took her sacred vows and joined the ranks of the Chasseurs as their first huntswoman. With her fiancé, Jean Luc, as captain, she is determined to find her foothold in her new role and help protect Belterra. But whispers from her past still haunt her, and a new evil is rising—one that Célie herself must vanquish, unless she falls prey to the darkness. 


  • A Dark Fantasy World: Return to the beloved, French-inspired world of the Serpent & Dove series, where a more sinister evil threatens the fragile peace between the church and the occult.
  • Enemies to Lovers: As a huntswoman, Célie is sworn to destroy monsters. But when she’s taken captive by an ancient vampire king, she discovers that the lines between good and evil—and love and hate—are dangerously blurred.
  • A Ritualistic Murder Mystery: A string of gruesome murders plagues the kingdom, targeting witches, werewolves, and other magical creatures. Célie must unmask the killer before she becomes the next victim.
  • Gothic Romance: Haunted by the ghosts of her past and drawn into a hidden world of deadly secrets and forbidden desire, Célie must confront the darkness without… and the darkness within.

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The Scarlet Veil Reviews

3.5
“This was a disappointing read for me, largely due to its pacing, writing, and character work. The story feels sluggish from the start, and the prose never fully finds its footing. Many lines and moments in the book felt distractingly familiar, echoing quotes or beats from well-known movies and shows, which pulled me out of the narrative and made the world feel less original than it should. Célie, the main character, was especially frustrating to follow. Instead of growing or showing agency, she’s stuck in a constant cycle of insecurity and shame spirals that occur after nearly every decision she makes. Her inner turmoil doesn’t deepen her character; it makes her feel stagnant and exhausting to read. The fickle, erratic nature of her thoughts made the already slow pacing feel even more tedious. World-building also suffers. We’re asked to believe that in this universe, vampires are essentially a brand-new concept that no one understands, which strained my suspension of disbelief. The reveals meant to ground the mystery felt awkward and underwhelming. Every major choice Célie makes is a test of patience, and not in a good way. By the time the story finally reaches its cliffhanger ending, clearly designed to push readers toward the next 600+ page installment, I felt more irritated than intrigued. In the end, it turns what could be a rich, eerie vampire tale into something surprisingly dull and joyless. It’s hard to understand how a book about blood, darkness, danger, and desire can manage to feel so flat. Unfortunately, this one just didn’t work for me.”

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