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HarperTeen (2019), 528 pages
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Fantasy. Romance. Historical Fiction. Young Adult Fiction. HTML: New York Times Bestseller * Indiebound Bestseller * An Amazon Best Book of 2019 * B&N's YA Book Club Pick "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. Don't miss Gods & Monsters, the spellbinding conclusion of this epic trilogy!… (more)
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LibraryThing member krau0098
This is the first book in the Serpent & Dove series. I got an ARC to review through Edelweiss (thank you to Edelweiss and HarperTeen for the opportunity to review!) This was a good fantasy and engaging story.
This story is set in a French-like past where the church and witches are constantly
This book starts out interesting and overall I did enjoy it. It's well written and takes place in an interesting world. The book was a little uneven for me; the first part is a lot of action and some intrigue and then the middle portion is flat-out romance....kind of like the story wasn't sure what it wanted to be. For me the first half of the book was 5 stars and the second half was 3 stars...so yeah mixed feelings.
Initially I really enjoyed Lou, she was snarky and fun, but her character changes throughout the book. I felt like half-way through the book her character changed completely and she became needy and overly serious.
I also am not a huge fan of the whole church versus witches theme, but to each their own I guess. This book ends at a good spot but definitely doesn’t complete the story.
Overall this is a solid fantasy. It's well written, engaging and takes place in an interesting world. I thought both character personalities and story theme were a bit uneven. I also didn't really enjoy the church versus witches theme but some people will. I don't plan on continuing the series.
This story is set in a French-like past where the church and witches are constantly
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fighting each other. Lou is a witch in hiding trying to survive in Cesarine. Reid is a huntsman of the Church. They end up bound together in circumstances that force them to marry or be prosecuted. As part of this a larger plot is revealed.This book starts out interesting and overall I did enjoy it. It's well written and takes place in an interesting world. The book was a little uneven for me; the first part is a lot of action and some intrigue and then the middle portion is flat-out romance....kind of like the story wasn't sure what it wanted to be. For me the first half of the book was 5 stars and the second half was 3 stars...so yeah mixed feelings.
Initially I really enjoyed Lou, she was snarky and fun, but her character changes throughout the book. I felt like half-way through the book her character changed completely and she became needy and overly serious.
I also am not a huge fan of the whole church versus witches theme, but to each their own I guess. This book ends at a good spot but definitely doesn’t complete the story.
Overall this is a solid fantasy. It's well written, engaging and takes place in an interesting world. I thought both character personalities and story theme were a bit uneven. I also didn't really enjoy the church versus witches theme but some people will. I don't plan on continuing the series.
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LibraryThing member Charliwriter
Serpent and Dove was a wonderful book to read! I enjoyed the characters and story line. I did not know this was the author’s debut novel. I give her kudos and am looking forward to book number 2.
Lou was a character I enjoyed. She hides behind her armor of sarcasm, humor, and profanity. She wants
Reid was an okay character. He was your typical brain washed character. What I like about him was, he was an honest and loyal character. He was loyal to the Chasseurs and the Archbishop and honest to Lou on how he felt about her. He was honest about his way of life all until the Archbishop forced Reid to marry Lou. He may not have wanted to be with Lou, but he took her as his responsibility for keeping her safe from others. His perspective on the world was black and white where Lou’s was gray. I believe he could have been more developed, but I think his character will flush out more in the next book. At the end of the novel, he was shaken up with what happened, and he will continue to be tested.
Coco and Ansel are great side characters. They keep the main characters Lou and Reid on their toes and question their decisions. Coco tells Lou how it is and gets away with it. They have been friends since childhood and both care for each other like sisters. They both would do anything for one another, and this shows in the story. Poor Ansel haha, he is easy to manipulate, especially around Lou, but I think it is Lou and Coco who shows him the world is more than black and white like the Chasseurs believe. I want more of these characters and will look forward to more development in the next book.
The world building is not that heavy in this book, but it has a French medieval feel towards it. The fight between the witches and the church, the Chasseurs, who are like warrior monks, but not like the knights templar, is very heavy and driven in this book. What I loved was the way the Author had explained the different covens, (two that we know of), and how their magic works and differs from one another. The magic is unique from each witch.
I recommend this book to those who enjoy the enemy's love story or the story of witches vs the church. This was a great read and am looking forward to the next book.
Lou was a character I enjoyed. She hides behind her armor of sarcasm, humor, and profanity. She wants
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everyone who she does not trust to feel miserable or agitated around her. Lou is a rounded character once you understand her. She only trusts a small group of people do to her being a witch and not only a witch, but someone important for her coven. In this novel, keeping her nature a secret is a life or death situation. I understand where some readers have an issue. Her wishy-washy choices contradict her character. I feel this was intentional because Lou herself does not know what she wants on a personal level. She knows she needs to hide from the Chasseurs and her coven or her mother. Her coven raised her for a reason and purpose, and she does not know how to look forward. Reid was an okay character. He was your typical brain washed character. What I like about him was, he was an honest and loyal character. He was loyal to the Chasseurs and the Archbishop and honest to Lou on how he felt about her. He was honest about his way of life all until the Archbishop forced Reid to marry Lou. He may not have wanted to be with Lou, but he took her as his responsibility for keeping her safe from others. His perspective on the world was black and white where Lou’s was gray. I believe he could have been more developed, but I think his character will flush out more in the next book. At the end of the novel, he was shaken up with what happened, and he will continue to be tested.
Coco and Ansel are great side characters. They keep the main characters Lou and Reid on their toes and question their decisions. Coco tells Lou how it is and gets away with it. They have been friends since childhood and both care for each other like sisters. They both would do anything for one another, and this shows in the story. Poor Ansel haha, he is easy to manipulate, especially around Lou, but I think it is Lou and Coco who shows him the world is more than black and white like the Chasseurs believe. I want more of these characters and will look forward to more development in the next book.
The world building is not that heavy in this book, but it has a French medieval feel towards it. The fight between the witches and the church, the Chasseurs, who are like warrior monks, but not like the knights templar, is very heavy and driven in this book. What I loved was the way the Author had explained the different covens, (two that we know of), and how their magic works and differs from one another. The magic is unique from each witch.
I recommend this book to those who enjoy the enemy's love story or the story of witches vs the church. This was a great read and am looking forward to the next book.
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LibraryThing member STACYatUFI
I very much enjoyed the whole story behind SERPENT AND DOVE.
The characters in SERPENT AND DOVE, definitely make the story strong. Lou was strong, smart and independent. Reid is an interesting character, but hard to read most of the time. I had a love/hate relationship throughout the book due to
Lou and Coco's friendship is awesome! There is nothing like a bestie that has your back no matter what life throws at you.
I had no trouble falling into the emotions of the story. I was heartbroken right alongside Lou at times and joyous at others. The world building wasn't the strongest aspect of the book, but the characters and their story make up for it in my opinion.
I plan to read book two.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
The characters in SERPENT AND DOVE, definitely make the story strong. Lou was strong, smart and independent. Reid is an interesting character, but hard to read most of the time. I had a love/hate relationship throughout the book due to
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his beliefs, but going through the motion of learning about him, you understand where his prejudice is coming from and why. He doesn't quite live up to the man I thought he should be until it's almost too late. Lou and Reid are NOT in love, they don't even LIKE each other. They are forced together and tolerate each other for most of the book as they slowly learn to coexist, then like, then respect, then more. Lou and Coco's friendship is awesome! There is nothing like a bestie that has your back no matter what life throws at you.
I had no trouble falling into the emotions of the story. I was heartbroken right alongside Lou at times and joyous at others. The world building wasn't the strongest aspect of the book, but the characters and their story make up for it in my opinion.
I plan to read book two.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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LibraryThing member jmchshannon
I liked this one more than I expected I would, especially after reading some unfavorable reviews before I started it. The whole thing is fun, cute, flippant but with a serious heart. It contains some great discussions about right versus wrong, evil for the greater good, and blinding loyalty to any
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cause. There are enough answers to make this a one-and-done story, so I was surprised to see that it is the first in a series. I am not certain how Ms. Mahurin is going to make it happen without the story becoming repetitive. Also, I do think we need more sexy times between the characters because they are done so well. Show Less
LibraryThing member KateReads13
It's been awhile since I enjoyed a book with a fresh plot line. Very easy read. I swallowed this book in two days because I couldn't put it down. I love Lou and Reid as a couple and separately. The secondary characters are dynamic and believable. I even loved the villains. The story kept me locked
Few things I didn't love. I felt the dialogue could've used some maturity. I know the book is geared toward YA but it would have benefited from intelligent dialogue. Second, Lou was consistently immature with no personal growth. Being that she had been through so much, I felt she should've changed and matured by the end of the book. Change in characters and character development are what keep the readers coming back. Third, being Lou is suppose to be this rebel, I felt the acceptance of the marriage was out of character for her. There should've been more rebellion and maybe a waiting period before she accepted.
Being that this is the author's debut novel. I felt it was good overall. If you want an easy read, this is a great book for you.
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in and hungry for more. I can't wait for book two.Few things I didn't love. I felt the dialogue could've used some maturity. I know the book is geared toward YA but it would have benefited from intelligent dialogue. Second, Lou was consistently immature with no personal growth. Being that she had been through so much, I felt she should've changed and matured by the end of the book. Change in characters and character development are what keep the readers coming back. Third, being Lou is suppose to be this rebel, I felt the acceptance of the marriage was out of character for her. There should've been more rebellion and maybe a waiting period before she accepted.
Being that this is the author's debut novel. I felt it was good overall. If you want an easy read, this is a great book for you.
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LibraryThing member ecataldi
Give me the sequel and give it to me now! I haven't been this obsessed with a young adult fantasy/adventure for years and I'm ALL IN!
A witch is forced to marry a witch hunter... who doesn't know she's a witch. How can this possibly go wrong?! Delightful and full of characters that just reach out to
A witch is forced to marry a witch hunter... who doesn't know she's a witch. How can this possibly go wrong?! Delightful and full of characters that just reach out to
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you from the page and right into your heart. Funny, inventive, and endlessly witty. I won't say much more than that, other than I read this book in like one day. I couldn't put it down! As a final note, I will say I pictured the Archbishop (head of the witch hunters) as Frollo from Hunchback of Notre Dame. You're welcome. Show Less
LibraryThing member acargile
I listened to Serpent and Dove because it was part of audiobooksync, 2020. When I checked, it was listed as a duology. Finishing the novel, I checked the library to see about downloading audiobook 2 and saw that it doesn't release until September 1, 2020. Sigh. THEN, I saw that the author has
Lou lives the life of a thief. She and her best friend Coco make a great team, disguising themselves to move more freely. Here's the deal. They are also in hiding. Why? Well, the Archbishop heads the church and the Chasseurs, who hunt and burn witches. Lou and Coco......witches. Living the life of a thief is also dangerous. People end up being angry with you and plan your demise. Therefore, Lou and Coco must stay on their toes. Lou desperately needs a ring and she has information that a man of means has it. They must steal it. With help, they attempt this thievery.
Reid lives the life of a Chasseur. Left as a orphan and raised by the Archbishop, Reid sees his life as serving God and the Archbishop by hunting witches. After receiving a tip that a witch will be at his former girlfriend's home, he and the Chasseurs arrive to thwart whatever nefarious deed is about to transpire. He only sees a thief but fails to capture her. Only when he attends a theatre performance does he see her again. This sighting is much more public and changes Lou and Reid's life forever. Lou's life is pretty dangerous and has escaped two men, but she has bad bruises showing that she's been beaten. When Reid sees the thief he's saw the other night, he pursues her only to be accused of beating her by the theatre-goers. The Archbishop finds a solution to keep Reid's reputation: marriage.
I laughed out loud so many times. Lou and Reid banter beautifully, as they display how opposite they truly are but also showing what they can teach each other. Reid's ideas may be a bit narrow and he may need to loosen up. Lou finds great pleasure in goading him. On the serious side, Lou is running from her past and realizes that if she is ever found, she will be killed.
Maybe it was perfect timing with all the craziness going on in the world with Covid and race protests, but this novel was such a welcome reprieve. I entered this fantasy world of witches and had a great time. It's a small world and all the relationships are, of course, unlikely. I don't care. It's fun. Suspenseful. Romantic. Furthermore, it ended with me laughing out loud. Can't wait for the next book!
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decided that it will be a trilogy. Double sigh. Lou would have something more colorful to say. Lou lives the life of a thief. She and her best friend Coco make a great team, disguising themselves to move more freely. Here's the deal. They are also in hiding. Why? Well, the Archbishop heads the church and the Chasseurs, who hunt and burn witches. Lou and Coco......witches. Living the life of a thief is also dangerous. People end up being angry with you and plan your demise. Therefore, Lou and Coco must stay on their toes. Lou desperately needs a ring and she has information that a man of means has it. They must steal it. With help, they attempt this thievery.
Reid lives the life of a Chasseur. Left as a orphan and raised by the Archbishop, Reid sees his life as serving God and the Archbishop by hunting witches. After receiving a tip that a witch will be at his former girlfriend's home, he and the Chasseurs arrive to thwart whatever nefarious deed is about to transpire. He only sees a thief but fails to capture her. Only when he attends a theatre performance does he see her again. This sighting is much more public and changes Lou and Reid's life forever. Lou's life is pretty dangerous and has escaped two men, but she has bad bruises showing that she's been beaten. When Reid sees the thief he's saw the other night, he pursues her only to be accused of beating her by the theatre-goers. The Archbishop finds a solution to keep Reid's reputation: marriage.
I laughed out loud so many times. Lou and Reid banter beautifully, as they display how opposite they truly are but also showing what they can teach each other. Reid's ideas may be a bit narrow and he may need to loosen up. Lou finds great pleasure in goading him. On the serious side, Lou is running from her past and realizes that if she is ever found, she will be killed.
Maybe it was perfect timing with all the craziness going on in the world with Covid and race protests, but this novel was such a welcome reprieve. I entered this fantasy world of witches and had a great time. It's a small world and all the relationships are, of course, unlikely. I don't care. It's fun. Suspenseful. Romantic. Furthermore, it ended with me laughing out loud. Can't wait for the next book!
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LibraryThing member TheYodamom
4- man I hate the mother in this, really really hate her. The father isn't much better, so prepare yourself for some crappy parent figures. I had to get that out, i was that mad at them when I finished this book. This was an unexpected enjoyable read. Great characters with deep dark secrets,
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danger, and challenges in beliefs, it all made for a great read. Now i need book 2, there was a cliffhanger ending and I need to see one character go down ! Show Less
LibraryThing member Jenson_AKA_DL
Seems people either loved or hated this book. Me, I thought it was okay enough to read the sequel (out next week) but have no strong feelings on it one way or the other. It is an interesting fantastical tale of a witch hiding from her own kind and a witch hunter who is determined to rid the world
Overall, I'd recommend the story for people who enjoy fantasy and romance tales.
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of all supernatural monsters, who wind up married to each other under false pretenses. I liked both characters and I did like the way we got to hear both sides of the story from them in alternating chapters. Reader be warned, if you're looking for a story with an "ending", you won't find one here. We leave off at the end of one battle, but the ensuing war looming large.Overall, I'd recommend the story for people who enjoy fantasy and romance tales.
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LibraryThing member snickel63
I now understand why so many people love this book. It is beautifully written and I felt like I was there with the main characters throughout the entire book. I cannot wait for the second book to come out now.
LibraryThing member Sonped89
I picked up this book because it mentioned witches, and I was not disappointed. Reid is a chasseur/witch hunter who marries Lou, a witch. Lou is hiding from her mother and to do see she disguises herself and agrees with getting married to Reid. Both dislike each other but slowly get to know one
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another. The ending of the book was great, it felt it had action and drama and can not wait to read the second book. If you like witches, drama, and magic, pick this up. Show Less
LibraryThing member thinktink93
"If she was destined to burn in Hell, I would burn with her."
Came for the enemies-to-lovers and forced marriage tropes. Stayed for the witchcraft, conflict and plot-twists.
Came for the enemies-to-lovers and forced marriage tropes. Stayed for the witchcraft, conflict and plot-twists.
LibraryThing member Pascale1812
2019 has been a year blessed with Francophone fantasy stories. Serpent & Dove is a pleasant addition, featuring witches, an opera house, and a bawdy tavern song.
So let's talk about characters.
Lou is awesome. She's spunky, mouthy, addicted to sweet buns, and I would read the book again just for
Unfortunately, Lou splits POVs with Reid Diggory, a hunky soldier who somehow managed to be the only character to receive an anglo/celtic name. For the first half of the book, he is flat as a pancake, stiff as cardboard, and unsympathetically idealistic. Sure, being raised as a witch hunter, it makes sense for him to be a stuffy rule-follower, but he often felt two-dimensional.
Readers be advised: features swearing and descriptions of physical intimacy.
So let's talk about characters.
Lou is awesome. She's spunky, mouthy, addicted to sweet buns, and I would read the book again just for
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her.Unfortunately, Lou splits POVs with Reid Diggory, a hunky soldier who somehow managed to be the only character to receive an anglo/celtic name. For the first half of the book, he is flat as a pancake, stiff as cardboard, and unsympathetically idealistic. Sure, being raised as a witch hunter, it makes sense for him to be a stuffy rule-follower, but he often felt two-dimensional.
Readers be advised: features swearing and descriptions of physical intimacy.
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LibraryThing member sedodge
One of my favorite things as a reader is getting a recommendation and then diving into the book knowing nothing about it. This is what I did with Serpent & Dove and I certainly don't regret it. these characters packed to the brim with personality and I cannot get enough of Lou and Reid's
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interactions. Peppered with romance, adventure, and some fantastic twists, I cannot wait to read the next book! Show Less
LibraryThing member N.W.Moors
Reid is a witch-hunter while Lou is a witch (albeit hidden in plain sight). Lou is being hunted by her coven since she was born to be a sacrifice to save the witches. They are forced into marriage by the Archbishop who has raised Reid although they are enemies.
I liked the premise of the book but
I did like the world-building which seems to be set in a fantasy city in a France-like country. The author sprinkles bits of French cuisine and customs throughout which is a nice touch. The characters of Lou and Reid are fine; she's irreverent and crude while he's a bit of a prude, so there are lots of fireworks. The additional characters are okay, though some are a bit of a caricature. Ansel is a sweetie and Coco is interesting. I've started the second book in the series as I've enjoyed the series so far.
I liked the premise of the book but
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the execution was weak. For deadly enemies, they fall in love pretty fast without much in the way of reasoning in either POV. Reid has been in love with another woman and Lou despises the witch-hunters for burning witches. Yet, they suddenly decide they are soulmates. I did like the world-building which seems to be set in a fantasy city in a France-like country. The author sprinkles bits of French cuisine and customs throughout which is a nice touch. The characters of Lou and Reid are fine; she's irreverent and crude while he's a bit of a prude, so there are lots of fireworks. The additional characters are okay, though some are a bit of a caricature. Ansel is a sweetie and Coco is interesting. I've started the second book in the series as I've enjoyed the series so far.
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LibraryThing member ardvisoor
Actual rating somewhat between 3.5 - 4
Very interesting debut and very good YA fantasy! Old sweet story of the witch and the hunter falling in love! To be honest the writing was awesome, I cannot really put my finger on any specific flaw in this story other than not being original. It reminded me
Very interesting debut and very good YA fantasy! Old sweet story of the witch and the hunter falling in love! To be honest the writing was awesome, I cannot really put my finger on any specific flaw in this story other than not being original. It reminded me
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specifically of An Ember in the Ashes series. But I promise it worth reading if you enjoy YA fantasy. Show Less
LibraryThing member ktreads22
I am always a sucker for enemies to lovers and supernatural elements like witches and magic, so it's no wonder I read this book in less than 24 hours. This was an excellent slow burn romance to boot, with a spicy scene that left me satisfied. But as I closed the book, some part of me felt
This book started off very strong, I loved the setting, the complex magic system, the different TYPES of magic, and the dangers of having magic in this world. I thought Lou was a very fun character, a good leading lady, but we didn't really get to delve into her actual backstory until the very end of the book. I found myself wanting more, instead of the rushed explanation of parentage we got at the end. (Maybe this is resolved in the second book, so I will hold my judgment until I've finished the series. You can't give everything away in the first book. haha)
I loved the rest of the cast of characters (especially Coco and Ansel) and I loved the usage of the historical names of famous witches as titles.
I think my issue is how quickly Reid changed his mind about witches after finding out Lou was a witch. He had no real time to process and he didn't slowly change his mind about witches over time like Ansel did. We established that Reid was so set in his ways and beliefs throughout the whole book, that him changing his mind for love after ONE two-three page conversation with Ansel was sort of unbelievable. I just think it needed a bit more fleshing out or a slow conversion (mid-way through the book start calling witches "she" instead of "it" but don't really point it out to him until the climax of the action?) to make it more believable.
THEN to top it all off he finds out that every female he knew was a witch, one was his mother, he's technically a prince, AND he's the first male witch? He has ZERO time to process this and just seems to begrudgingly accept it. I felt bad for Reid, because his character seemed more like a plot device compared to everyone else. But I'm hoping the second book will help fix this.
Regardless of this issue, I still really enjoyed the book. If you're a fan of ACOTAR or Kingdom of the Wicked (with a touch of The Year of the Witching), this book is something you'll also enjoy.
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unfulfilled. Maybe it's "first book in a series" syndrome, or something else, but I still can't place where exactly the issue was and it prevents me from giving all five stars. This book started off very strong, I loved the setting, the complex magic system, the different TYPES of magic, and the dangers of having magic in this world. I thought Lou was a very fun character, a good leading lady, but we didn't really get to delve into her actual backstory until the very end of the book. I found myself wanting more, instead of the rushed explanation of parentage we got at the end. (Maybe this is resolved in the second book, so I will hold my judgment until I've finished the series. You can't give everything away in the first book. haha)
I loved the rest of the cast of characters (especially Coco and Ansel) and I loved the usage of the historical names of famous witches as titles.
I think my issue is how quickly Reid changed his mind about witches after finding out Lou was a witch. He had no real time to process and he didn't slowly change his mind about witches over time like Ansel did. We established that Reid was so set in his ways and beliefs throughout the whole book, that him changing his mind for love after ONE two-three page conversation with Ansel was sort of unbelievable. I just think it needed a bit more fleshing out or a slow conversion (mid-way through the book start calling witches "she" instead of "it" but don't really point it out to him until the climax of the action?) to make it more believable.
Regardless of this issue, I still really enjoyed the book. If you're a fan of ACOTAR or Kingdom of the Wicked (with a touch of The Year of the Witching), this book is something you'll also enjoy.
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LibraryThing member fionaanne
Not unreadable but not worth the read. Will definitely be skipping the rest of this trilogy.
LibraryThing member mkh43
Based on the plot description and reviews I read I thought for sure I would love this. I really really wanted to like this, but I wound up having to force myself through it. The characters felt so underdeveloped, any description of the magic in the story or how it worked was completely nonexistent
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save for a few sentences, and for the first half of the book one of the main characters doesn't refer to the other main character by his name (instead calling him "my husband" in every. single. sentence.) to the point where it's distracting. Show Less
LibraryThing member Briars_Reviews
I had heard about Serpent & Dove for years, but I'm stubborn and like finding these kinds of books naturally in the wild. Lucky me found this book not too long ago and I jumped right in!
This book is why I love reading. Well, books like these! A fast paced, super fun, splash of romance, lots of
I adore Louise and Chass (Mr. Reid Diggory), I adore their enemies to lovers plotline and I adore the whole idea of witches being in this book. The various types of witches intrigues me and I can't wait to see more of them pop up in the next books in this series. This book honestly gave me the fun I used to have back in high school with these kinds of books, which makes me so darn happy. Sometimes you just need to find the right book to remember why you love reading so much, and this book was one of those.
I definitely recommend this book. I'm sure it has it's flaws but I don't see them. I just had the most fun time binging this book and was super sad to not have the sequel in my hands.
Five out of five stars. Give it a sixth while you're at it!
This book is why I love reading. Well, books like these! A fast paced, super fun, splash of romance, lots of
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thrills, and fantastical ideas - all of these mixed together in one pot (ahem... book)? Killer. I absolutely adored this YA book and now I need the sequel STAT. Shelby Mahurin has made one of my new favourite YA series and I am absolutely hooked.I adore Louise and Chass (Mr. Reid Diggory), I adore their enemies to lovers plotline and I adore the whole idea of witches being in this book. The various types of witches intrigues me and I can't wait to see more of them pop up in the next books in this series. This book honestly gave me the fun I used to have back in high school with these kinds of books, which makes me so darn happy. Sometimes you just need to find the right book to remember why you love reading so much, and this book was one of those.
I definitely recommend this book. I'm sure it has it's flaws but I don't see them. I just had the most fun time binging this book and was super sad to not have the sequel in my hands.
Five out of five stars. Give it a sixth while you're at it!
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LibraryThing member Danielle.Desrochers
I just knocked this down a star...I couldn’t remember anything about it...at all.
Thank you Read With Cindy for reminding me!!!
Thank you Read With Cindy for reminding me!!!
LibraryThing member Megan_Demers
There's scene that literally brought me to tears. A couple of shockers come out that I should have seen coming but surprised nonetheless.
Awards
South Dakota Teen Choice Book Awards (Nominee — 2022)
Rhode Island Teen Book Award (Nominee — 2021)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2019-09-03
Physical description
528 p.; 8.25 inches
ISBN
0062878026 / 9780062878021