Serpent and Dove, the debut young-adult novel from Shelby Mahurin, feeds your expectations and then subverts them. Serpent & Dove is an absolute gem of a book." She’s loud and crass and the last thing you expect from a witch trying to hide from the authorities. Louise aka Lou is both really fun and really frustrating. Characters show great loyalty and courage in protecting themselves, each other, and innocent people. Lou was strong, smart and independent. Despite occasional pacing hiccups and an easily guessed twist, the secondary characters will charm readers, and the story picks up when Lou’s past dangerously catches up to her, revealing the true stakes. Serpent and Dove was a wonderful book to read! Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. “Serpent & Dove” is an awesome novel that delivers complex characters, nuanced relationships, and an engrossing story. Serpent & Dove is a YA fantasy novel and the first book in a trilogy written by author Shelby Mahurin. See more ideas about serpent, doves, fan book. In the book, Lou is forced to marry Reid because of a messy situation she gets herself in, and he, a Chasseur, is unaware that she’s actually a Dame Blanche. It was dark yet not overly dark. After narrowly escaping death at the hands of the Dames Blanches, Lou, Reid, Coco, and Ansel are on the run from coven, kingdom, and church—fugitives… This YA tale about witches and the church will leave you wanting to get your hands on the next book. Then a wicked stunt forces the two into holy matrimony. Serpent & Dove (Book) : Mahurin, Shelby : The war between witches and Church is an ancient one, and Lou's most dangerous enemies bring a fate worse than fire. Full of kick ass characters, excellent world building and battle between faith and love, Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin is an excellent start to a new series. Sworn to the Church as a Chasseur, Reid Diggory has lived by one principle: Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. The eagerly anticipated sequel to the New York Times and Indiebound bestseller Serpent & Dove is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and is an instant New York Times bestseller!. Serpent and dove by shelby mahurin. https://serpent-and-dove.fandom.com/wiki/Serpent_%26_Dove?oldid=1222. It’s enemies-to-lovers to the extreme, but it’s also an incredibly interesting look at the … Jan 16, 2021 - Explore Emma's board "- Serpent and Dove -" on Pinterest. Mahurin’s inspired fantasy has just enough set pieces to sketch the boundaries of an olde French-y world of stern church elders, well-meaning witches, evil witches, and the swashbuckling corps of witch-hunters known as Chasseurs. Serpent & Dove Wiki is a FANDOM Books Community. Despite occasional pacing hiccups and an easily guessed twist, the secondary characters will charm readers, and the story picks up when Lou’s past dangerously catches up to her, revealing the true stakes. BOOK REVIEW: Serpent & Dove is an incredible new series debut from author Shelby Mahurin. The eagerly anticipated sequel to the New York Times and Indiebound bestseller Serpent & Dove is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and is an instant New York Times bestseller!. His path was never meant to cross with Lou's, but a wicked stunt forces them into an impossible union—holy matrimony. your own Pins on Pinterest As a huntsman of the Church, Reid Diggory has lived his life by one principle: Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. Dec 10, 2020 - Explore Brittany Kelley's board "Serpent & Dove", followed by 125 people on Pinterest. The characters are a replacable cheeky, edgy witch, who is average and special at the same time and your average, forgettable chaste hunk witchhunter. I love a good hate-to-love, opposite attracts romance and that’s what this book has. Serpent and Dove is a 2019 Goodreads choice nominee. I give her kudos and am looking forward to book number 2. My Raving: Serpent and Dove did not feel like every other YA fantasy novel; there was so much unique about this book. In the first episode of Craft Spot, I start making my book Character card deck! Publication order The characters in SERPENT AND DOVE, definitely make the story strong. Unable to ignore her growing feelings, yet powerless to change what she is, a choice must be made. Serpent and Dove, the debut young-adult novel from Shelby Mahurin, feeds your expectations and then subverts them. Serpent and Dove has a lot going for it; a truly unique magic system (that we still didn’t learn too much about and it took me some time to really understand it, as I didn’t fully grasp it as it was being used) and characters that are morally gray and lovable. Lou was a character I enjoyed. SERPENT & DOVE From the Serpent & Dove series , Vol. 39. I give her kudos and am looking forward to book number 2. Serpent & Dove Review. There, witches like Lou are hunted. I started writing Serpent & Dove in January 2017, finished the first draft around June, and entered it into the mentorship competition, Pitch Wars, around August.