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Serpent & Dove (Serpent & Dove, #1)
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WOWWW!!! This was amazing! What a stunning début! I did NOT think, going into this, that it would be earning itself a place on my favourites shelf! If uni hadn't been such a hindrance (lol whyyy), I'd have absolutely torn through this in one sitting! If this is what Shelby Mahurin has to offer, I'm excited for what's to come in the future!
This was an enemies-to-lovers romance, reminiscent of Matthias and Nina from Six of Crows (aka my OTP of the series), but instead of Grisha, Lou was a witch and Reid was a witch hunter.
Setting the book in a 17th century Frenchesque world (as in the Loudun Witch Trials) really added to the atmosphere of the story. Also, the French student in me really enjoyed the smattering of French words throughout the book, hehe.
This forbidden love story was so compelling and addicting! However, I will say that this book is definitely upper-YA, as there is an explicit sex scene and tonnes of profanity, so be forewarned.
In this new world of Belterra, witches are hunted by order of the king. The Chasseurs are responsible for hunting them down and burning them at the stake. After fleeing her coven, Les Dames Blanches, Lou resorts to a life of thievery on the streets. Unfortunately, one bad event leads to another and she finds herself forced into marriage to the Chasseur, Reid. From then on, she struggles to hide her identity from her husband -- a man who would see her dead if he knew what she was -- while also coming to terms with her growing feelings for him.
This pagan witchcraft novel was so well done and perfect for this time of year, so I can't wait for the sequel to be released next year. I'd recommend it to fans of Uprooted, Strange Grace, and The Near Witch.
This was an enemies-to-lovers romance, reminiscent of Matthias and Nina from Six of Crows (aka my OTP of the series), but instead of Grisha, Lou was a witch and Reid was a witch hunter.
Setting the book in a 17th century Frenchesque world (as in the Loudun Witch Trials) really added to the atmosphere of the story. Also, the French student in me really enjoyed the smattering of French words throughout the book, hehe.
This forbidden love story was so compelling and addicting! However, I will say that this book is definitely upper-YA, as there is an explicit sex scene and tonnes of profanity, so be forewarned.
In this new world of Belterra, witches are hunted by order of the king. The Chasseurs are responsible for hunting them down and burning them at the stake. After fleeing her coven, Les Dames Blanches, Lou resorts to a life of thievery on the streets. Unfortunately, one bad event leads to another and she finds herself forced into marriage to the Chasseur, Reid. From then on, she struggles to hide her identity from her husband -- a man who would see her dead if he knew what she was -- while also coming to terms with her growing feelings for him.
This pagan witchcraft novel was so well done and perfect for this time of year, so I can't wait for the sequel to be released next year. I'd recommend it to fans of Uprooted, Strange Grace, and The Near Witch.
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Reading Progress
March 20, 2019
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March 20, 2019
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September 6, 2019
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Started Reading
September 6, 2019
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September 8, 2019
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57.2%
"This girl is downright hilarious. It gives me such a Nina+Matthias vibe and I am LIVING for it! 🥰"
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September 8, 2019
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young-adult
September 9, 2019
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79.17%
"WHAT?! Talk about a plot twist! This book just keeps getting better and better! 😱"
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September 10, 2019
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Finished Reading
January 11, 2022
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hardback
May 8, 2023
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ebook
May 18, 2023
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high-fantasy
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Sep 10, 2019 01:37PM
That is such a beautiful cover!!! I'm glad you loved it!
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J.R. wrote: "That is such a beautiful cover!!! I'm glad you loved it!"Isn't it?! Ahhh, thank you so much! <3
Oh yes!! And an amazing review as well!! Now I really want to read it!
J.R. wrote: "Oh yes!! And an amazing review as well!! Now I really want to read it!"Thank you again!!! I hope that you love it, as well! I found it so compelling!!! :)
Helena wrote: "J.R. wrote: "Oh yes!! And an amazing review as well!! Now I really want to read it!"Thank you again!!! I hope that you love it, as well! I found it so compelling!!! :)"
You're welcome and thank you too :)
J.R. wrote: "Helena wrote: "J.R. wrote: "Oh yes!! And an amazing review as well!! Now I really want to read it!"Thank you again!!! I hope that you love it, as well! I found it so compelling!!! :)"
You're wel..."
<3 <3 <3
I keep on hearing Matthias and Nina comparisons for this book. I really must read this then, eh?
@Den Do you really? Haha, well it’s true! And they were my favourite couple in SOC, sooo...yes, you do! ;)
I'm so glad you loved it 😭😭😭😭😭😭
Thanks for the fab review, having grown up in a French speaking country I CANNOT WAIT...although her coven being called the Dames Blanches has me craving ice cream and it isn't even lunch time!
@A I am too!!! Now where is book two?! 🙈
@Aoife Omg thank you!!! Is Dames Blanches a type of ice cream? If so...I must try it!!! :D
Helena wrote: "@Aoife Omg thank you!!! Is Dames Blanches a type of ice cream? If so...I must try it!!! :D"It's usually vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate sauce and chantilly cream amanom nom nom
Aoife wrote: "Helena wrote: "@Aoife Omg thank you!!! Is Dames Blanches a type of ice cream? If so...I must try it!!! :D"It's usually vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate sauce and chantilly cream amanom nom nom"
Omg I neeeeeeed it! It sounds amazing!!! :D
amazing review! i'm soooo happy you loved it! :D
Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "amazing review! i'm soooo happy you loved it! :D"Thank you so much! I'm glad you did, as well! <3 Why isn't book two in my hands yet...whyyy??? *cries in angst*
Helena wrote: "Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "amazing review! i'm soooo happy you loved it! :D"Thank you so much! I'm glad you did, as well! <3 Why isn't book two in my hands yet...whyyy??? *cries in angst*"
i know T_T and it's due next august T_T
Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "Helena wrote: "Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "amazing review! i'm soooo happy you loved it! :D"Thank you so much! I'm glad you did, as well!
i know T_T and it's due next august T_T"
Oh! Is it definitely August? :O
Helena wrote: "Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "Helena wrote: "Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "amazing review! i'm soooo happy you loved it! :D"Thank you so much! I'm glad you did, as well!
i know ..."
yeah 31st august :'''''p
Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "Helena wrote: "Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "Helena wrote: "Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "amazing review! i'm soooo happy you loved it! :D"Thank you so much! I'm glad you did, as ..."
YAY! Thank you for letting me know! :)
Helena wrote: "Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "Helena wrote: "Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "Helena wrote: "Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "amazing review! i'm soooo happy you loved it! :D"Th..."
ur welcome ^_^
Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "Helena wrote: "Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "Helena wrote: "Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "Helena wrote: "Prince Charming Doesn't Exist wrote: "amazing review! i'm soooo happy you lo..."<3 <3 <3
I love your reviews! Pure enthusiasm. Also...hi, Helena! :P
Mark wrote: "I love your reviews! Pure enthusiasm. Also...hi, Helena! :P"Hehehe! Thankssss, Mark! <3 (Lol except when I hate the book, of course! Eek) And hi! I feel like we haven't spoken in forever! Gasppp :O
Hehehe! Thankssss, Mark! <3 (Lol except when I hate the book, of course! Eek) And hi! I feel like we haven't spoken in for..."
Yes, but you can still be enthusiastic about bad books, right? Just enthusiastic in your anger :D. I know, it's been busy and I realized we hadn't talked in a while! Anyways, hope all is well on your end.
Mark wrote: "Hehehe! Thankssss, Mark!
Yes, but you can still be enthusiastic about bad books, right? Just enthusiastic in your anger :D. I know, it's been busy and I realized we hadn't talked in a while! Any..."
Ah, that much is true...also known as a RANT. xD It is! I've (unfortunately) returned to uni and am trying to squeeze some reading in when I can. What about you? Have you read any good books lately? :)
Helena wrote: "Ah, that much is true...also known as a RANT. xD It is! I've (unfortunately) returned to uni and am trying to squeeze some reading in when I can. What about you? Have you read any good books lately? :)."Is this your last year at uni? At least for your Master's? Everything is good with me, thanks! As for good books, a friend recently recommended Octavia E. Butler to me, and I've read (and really enjoyed) Dawn as well as its sequel Adulthood Rites. I'm currently reading Book 3, and would recommend this series if you haven't already read it :)
Mark wrote: "Helena wrote: "Ah, that much is true...also known as a RANT. xD It is! I've (unfortunately) returned to uni and am trying to squeeze some reading in when I can. What about you? Have you read any go..."No, but it is my last term for my 2 Bachelor's degrees! I have one more year after this for my Master's! And oooh! I'll check them out! Thanks for the recommendations! :D
Helena wrote: "No, but it is my last term for my 2 Bachelor's degrees!."Yay, have a great semester! <3
Mark wrote: "Helena wrote: "No, but it is my last term for my 2 Bachelor's degrees!."Yay, have a great semester! <3"
Thank you so much! :)
I already ordered it and I have no regrets!!
@Julia YES! I hope you enjoy it! It’s the most perfect witchy read!
Glad you loved this! And wow, favorites! That's some high praise. I've been looking forward to this book myself, but have to wait on the library to order copies 😒
@Lynn It was so unexpected!!! I thought it would be a “meh” read and I ended up falling in love with it! Oh no! Well, hopefully you don’t have to wait too long...maybe you can find it on Amazon for cheap? :)
@Jacki Enjoy! :D
DID YOU SAY MATTHIAS AND NINA???
@Enqi WHY YES I DID, MY DEAR!!! :D
omg enemies-to-lovers???? yas!
Isabel wrote: "omg enemies-to-lovers???? yas!"THE BEST TROPE
I would like you to know that after I am finished 'Tiger at Midnight' that I am going to pick up this book, and that it is all your fault because your review has intrigued me enough to get over my pettiness and read something before laying judgement on it.
@Tiffany FINALLY! FINALLY, you’re picking a book I recommended! YES ;) (Also I hope the French doesn’t bother you too much!)
How explicit are the sex scenes? Are they basically New Adult content or do they still keep it pg-13?
Ashley wrote: "How explicit are the sex scenes? Are they basically New Adult content or do they still keep it pg-13?"Ok, so there was only one sexually graphic scene in this book. It's very much upper YA, borderline NA, so I'd say 16-18+ should read it. No younger. But again, it was only one scene.
