Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin

Serpent & Dove (Serpent & Dove, #1)

by Shelby Mahurin

An Amazon Best Book of 2019 * New York Times Bestseller * B&N's YA Book Club Pick * Indiebound Bestseller * #6 on the 2019 Kids' Indie Next List

"A brilliant debut, full of everything I love: a sparkling and fully realized heroine, an intricate and deadly system of magic, and a searing romance that kept me reading long into the night. Serpent & Dove is an absolute gem of a book." -Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses series

Bound as one, to love, honor, or burn. Book one of a stunning fantasy trilogy, this tale of witchcraft and forbidden love is perfect for fans of Kendare Blake and Sara Holland.

Two years ago, Louise le Blanc fled her coven and took shelter in the city of Cesarine, forsaking all magic and living off whatever she could steal. There, witches like Lou are hunted. They are feared. And they are burned.

As a huntsman of the Church, Reid Diggory has lived his life by one principle: Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. But when Lou pulls a wicked stunt, the two are forced into an impossible situation-marriage.

Lou, unable to ignore her growing feelings, yet powerless to change what she is, must make a choice. And love makes fools of us all.

Set in a world of powerful women, dark magic, and off-the-charts romance, book one of this stunning fantasy trilogy will leave readers burning for more.

Reviewed by liz089 on

5 of 5 stars

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LOVED this novel !!! Can't believe this is only her debut ! It was so good ! I felt along with the characters, not just the main ones, but also very interesting side characters (So much love for Ansel, and for Coco3) There was some awesome banter between them too. The world building and setting is very interesting, liked the magic system, would like to know more about it. I have a feeling we are only at the beginning, and much more is waiting for us...
Is not perfect, more like 4.5 stars.... but because this is her debut I would like to round it up. Cant wait for the second novel !!!

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