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Serpent & Dove

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

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Shelby Mahurin

Serpent & Dove

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

560

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL610L

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Super Short Summary

Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin is set in a mythical French-inspired kingdom, following witch-turned-thief Lou and her forced marriage to witch-hunter Reid. They navigate precarious love amidst opposing beliefs, secrets, and external threats. When Lou's witch identity is exposed, their lives and romance are jeopardized as dangerous forces converge upon them. Note: The novel contains references to self-inflicted bodily harm, witch burning, rape, violence, forced incarceration, suicide, and sexual activity.

Romantic

Mysterious

Dark

Adventurous

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.2

328,878 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Shelby Mahurin's Serpent & Dove has captivated readers with its inventive blend of romance and fantasy, set in a richly detailed world where witches and witch hunters collide. Praised for its compelling pacing and strong character dynamics, some critics found the relationship development predictable and the plot somewhat formulaic, but overall, it delivers a highly engaging and dramatic narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Serpent & Dove?

Fans who relish romance laced with magic and conflict would enjoy Shelby Mahurin's Serpent & Dove. Ideal for readers of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses and Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone, it captivates those who appreciate strong-willed characters and darkly enchanting worlds.

4.2

328,878 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

560

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL610L

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