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A review by shorts_family
Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Overall the book was a pretty decent enemies to lovers story with a few intriguing plot twists. I removed some stars because it heavily romanticizes possessiveness without critique. Also, the story takes place in a vaguely historic French setting where women are seen as lower beings/property to own in marriage, but luckily that concept IS directly critiqued on multiple occasions.
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Blood
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Rape, Vomit, and War