Serpent & Dove (Serpent & Dove, #1) by Shelby Mahurin
on September 3, 2019
ISBN: 0062878026
Genres: Fantasy
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Two years ago, Lou hid herself away from her coven giving up all magic and survives by stealing.  She managed to stay off the Chaussers radar, witch hunters employed by the church, until she meets Reid.  Reid and Lou meet a few times, including during a robbery of an item she wants to use to protect herself, before unfortunate circumstances force them into marriage.  Lou has to hide her identity while with living with the Chaussers or risks being put to death.  Lou and Reid eventually have to work together to stop the coming apocalypse brought on by angry witches.  The romance was slow burn, enemies turned lovers. The book had plenty of action with dangerous witches, many different but likeable characters, and portrayed the church/witch feud well without placing the blame solely on one or the other.  Recommended for ages 14+.

Reviewed by Cassandra Lull, Windham Public Library