Summary
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.
Set in a world of powerful women, dark magic, and off-the-charts romance, book one of this stunning fantasy trilogy will leave readers burning for more.
Facts
Published: September 2019
Length: 518
Genre: Fantasy
Format: ebook
Review
One of the books I got for Christmas was The Scarlett Veil, which is set in the same world as Serpent and Dove, I thought I’d be able to dive in and not need to read that series first, but after a few chapters, I felt like I was missing something. I’ve had this book on my Kindle for literal years, I think I tried to read it once, but I couldn’t have been in the mood and moved on to something else. So, I did start this with some trepidation as I didn’t think I would enjoy it.
This was not the case at all. I was sucked into the story this time. The world-building is great, and I have a good idea about how this world and the magic works. The pacing is great, not too slow, and the action just kept coming, which made me want to keep reading.
I love that we got both Lou’s and Reid’s POVs! (multiple POVs are my favourite). I liked Lou, she’s feisty and smart and I loved her banter. Reid, it took a bit for me to warm up to him, his belief system, in the beginning, was very black and white, and he was uptight before Lou showed up.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I’m so glad I gave it a second chance. I wanted to start 2024 with a great book, as was I in a bit of a slump at the end of last year. Needless to say, I’ve ordered the next two books, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
My Rating: 5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
About the Author‘s
Shelby Mahurin grew up on a small farm in rural Indiana, where sticks became wands and cows became dragons. Her rampant imagination didn’t fade with age, so she continues to play make-believe every day—with words now instead of cows. When not writing, Shelby watches the Office and obsesses over her Twitter feed. She still lives near that childhood farm with her very tall husband, semi-feral toddlers, two dogs, and one cat.
Shelby’s favorite books include A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas, Uprooted by Naomi Novik, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, and, of course, Harry Potter.
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