Serpent & Dove
Ratings171
Average rating3.7
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Ratings171
Average rating3.7
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.
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3 primary booksSerpent & Dove is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2019 with contributions by Shelby Mahurin.
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4.5 Stars
This was going to be a five-star book but the “big reveal” at the end was too cliche so I had to dock 1/2 a star. I love this world and the characters and cannot wait for the next book and to see what this gang of witches and witch hunters gets up to!
Enjoyed MANY parts of this book. The enemies-to-lovers trope verges on being a cliche by now (and cliches and tropes are a pet peeve of mine), though when they are done correctly, I don't entirely mind them. Lou and Reid are great characters - Lou is sassy (it got a bit annoying to be at times but she was also witty as hell, which I appreciated), and Reid's banter with her is hilarious.
I had a great time reading Serpent and Dove. The first chapter didn't convinced me but the more you discover the characters the more you know about the story, the more you want to continue reading !!
This Book does have nice surprises, expected plot twist and less expected ones. Most of the surprising things at the beginning actually make a lot of sense when you finish your reading.
I especially enjoy the magic in this book and the fact that it is not a black and white vision. Everyone has it dark sides. There is not good or bad sides.
I def recommend this reading even though I have a real issue with the use of french in the book. It doesn't add anything to the story. It doesn't make sense at all... I expect they just stop it for the next book.
And again... Lou is not a boy name.
