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Serpent & Dove (Serpent & Dove, #1)

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Two questions: 1) Are there any steamy scenes? I'm getting tired of books where the love story between the main characters is almost platonic. Only kisses. Sex is part of a relationship, so I don't understand why most of the books avoid the topic. It doesn't have to be explicit. My God, no! 2) How many books will there be? p.s about question 1, it's not a critique to the book per se, because I'm loving it, FYI.
theStorykeeper Sex is NOT always part of a relationship (congrats on being acephobic!), especially not when teenagers are involved (which I'm assuming is the case he…moreSex is NOT always part of a relationship (congrats on being acephobic!), especially not when teenagers are involved (which I'm assuming is the case here, as it's labeled YA)! If you want sex in books, there is a whole entire genre out there for you - they're called adult romance novels. Those of us who don't want to read about sex deserve a space, too.(less)
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Sara La Voisin was *so* much more than just a French fortune teller! She lead an underground network of "sorcerers" and "black magic practitioners" in Pari…moreLa Voisin was *so* much more than just a French fortune teller! She lead an underground network of "sorcerers" and "black magic practitioners" in Paris who provided poisons, aphrodisiacs, and abortions. She was said to also conduct magical services and arranged black masses for her aristocratic clients. Not to mention her part in The Affair of Poisons. Sort of like the Salem Witch Hunts, but with Poisoners instead of Witches.

Look her up! She's fascinating!(less)
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Can someone explain the meaning behind the title? I've finished the book, but it still remains unclear to me. Thanks!
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The description of this book instantly made me think of Nina and Matthais from Six of Crows. Is it a rip-off of that or is it unique in it's own right?
em The characters are basically Nina and Matthias from Six of Crows, except without everything we love about Nina and Matthias from Six of Crows. I would…moreThe characters are basically Nina and Matthias from Six of Crows, except without everything we love about Nina and Matthias from Six of Crows. I wouldn't necessarily call it a rip-off, though, since that type of enemies to lover dynamic is pretty common. If it is a rip-off, though, it's definitely not a good one lol(less)
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I can't remember who the witch La Voisin is. Where did she come into the book?
Mara YA Mood Reader Same. The ending fell flat for me because it seemed like it was supposed to be this big reveal and everyone was like *gasp* but I was like.....ummmmm …moreSame. The ending fell flat for me because it seemed like it was supposed to be this big reveal and everyone was like *gasp* but I was like.....ummmmm okaaaay. Who now? (less)
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