The Book Depository Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin
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Description: Serpent & Dove : Paperback : Harper Collins Publishers Inc : 9780062971135 : : 24 Sep 2019 : Bound as one, to love, honor, or burn. Book one of a stunning debut fantasy duology, this French-inspired tale of witchcraft and forbidden love is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas. The Book Depository Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Product ID: 9780062971135
MPN: 9780062971135
GTIN: 9780062971135
Author: Charlotte Watkins
Rating: 5
Review: “There was only one way such a story could end -a stake and a match.” Way back in 2019 when ‘Serpent & Dove’ first came out it was easily one of my most anticipated books of the year. Witches, witch hunters, an impossible sounding marriage and a very dark sounding past? How could I resist the premise that was being offered up? Yet somehow I’ve only just now finally picked this book up and honestly? I could kick myself for not having done so sooner. If the other two books in the series are anywhere near as good as this one then I think it’s pretty safe to say that I’ve found a new favourite series. Where do I even begin gushing about this book? There’s so much about it that I adored and the truth is that I seriously need somebody else to ‘fangirl’ about it with. The world that it’s set within is divine and its magic system is fascinating. Witches within this world are capable of some seriously dark deeds and the way that their magic works was engrossing to learn about. The hatred and fear felt towards witches was captured wonderfully within this book yet you simultaneously got to feel for them too, thanks to its dual narrative. I loved that this book portrayed both Lou and Reid’s point of views – allowing you to truly see both sides of the clash that had been taking place for generations. Before starting this book I suspected that the romance would be a hit with me – yes I’m a major fan of enemies to lovers – but I’m honestly blown away by just how much the characters managed to steal my heart too. Lou is a ‘feral’ thief whose riotous antics quickly captured my heart whilst Reid is rather uptight with some major hidden depths. The banter between these two had me grinning like crazy. For a book that’s pretty dark at times I’m simultaneously surprised by how often the characters had me laughing out loud. Everyone fascinated me immensely and felt fleshed out and believable. There are characters I wanted to shield from their brutal world and individuals that I was surprised to find myself rooting for. The friendships are well painted and the villain? Chilling to say the absolute least. Naturally I 100% recommend this book, especially to anyone who adores enemies to lovers and witchy reads. Many of the characters are newfound favourites of mine, there were a couple of twists that caught me off guard and the world is addictive to explore. Truthfully I’ve already dived into the second book in the series and had to – reluctantly – drag myself away from it to write this review. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and check ‘Serpent & Dove’ out if you somehow haven’t already.
Author: Beanmaster7469
Rating: 4
Review: If I could say one word about this book it would be good
