This book would benefit from more world-building and higher stakes.

Before the reader can fall in love with (or even learn about) Aris, Devlin's home country, she is whisked away to Cerena (the enemy neighboring country) to continue her spy duties. Devlin, for having the spy master as a mother, was not a very good spy.

There is not a lot of information about present-day Cerena. Most of the world-building comes towards the end of the book through the discovery of old texts.

The character arcs were fast moving, which made it difficult to understand some of the decisions the characters made. It was also hard to tell if any of the characters were meant to be romantic interests.

This short, spooky fantasy was such a fun and quick read! Emily Victoria writes such great descriptions, which were perfect for describing the bleakness of Aris and the Mists and the decadence of Cerena. I loved all the characters, and I especially liked how since Devlin is asexual, her character development was focused on learning to trust and make strong friendships, rather than to get into a romantic relationship. Her relationship with Alyce was so much fun to read!

I liked this book quite a bit; I enjoyed that it focused on friendships and sisterhood as opposed to any romantic entanglements. All the lead characters were relatable if sometimes infuriating. The book is a bit overlong though and the middle drags a smidge but it's worth it to get to the end which wraps up all the loose ends (it's not a series so I guess that's why there's a lot of setup and clue finding throughout).

It's more YA spy novel than fantasy, it just happens to have magical elements.

A country split in two, one part given to each daughter to rule. Many years have passed and the 2 countries battle the Mist or the Hush, for both mean the same thing. The people of Aris suffer greatly, losing the casting magic, and seek to steal the most powerful caster of Cerena. Dev, a spy, is sent on this mission, bent on proving to the Whisperer that she can do this with success. Dev thinks it will be easy to earn the trust of the magic caster and take her away to help save the people of Aris, Dev discovers a kindred spirit and learns they must understand the past to save the present. There are multiple obstacles in Dev's path and she must navigate each one, for her people are depending on her to complete the mission with success.
I received this novel from net galley and the publisher as an ARC. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Unexpected. I loved the dynamic of the two main characters. I couldn’t put this book down. I need more of these characters.

A delightful book full of adventure, action, and thrills. Fun to read, engrossing world building, and very descriptive imagery made it feel like it was cinematic. It's hard to resist the story as it drives forward. Would recommend.

An Asexual lead protagonist!! Omg do I even have to say anything else?! This book was an absolute masterpiece. Usually I am a sucker for a good romance but this book didn’t need it as a main plot line. I am so happy I got the chance to read this book and the creative world the author has spun. Even if you love a good romance I am telling you you need to pick this book up and give it a real shot! The strength of the protagonist is unmatched. Thank you for this amazing read.

Thank you, Inkyard Press, for allowing me to read Silver in the Mist early!

I read Victoria's debut and liked it very much. This though, I loved. Featuring an asexual heroine, Silver in the Mist is a thrilling fantasy novel with an organization of spies at its center. Full of action and intrigue, I was entertained from start to finish.