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A review by mybookishdelights
Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
[Second Read - 2021 - 4.25 stars]
Heat Level: Highon page sex scene
CW:burning alive, blood, gore, violence, attempted murder
I read this in a few sittings and it was a fun read. It's not amazing, but I enjoyed the romance.
I think the world-building might have been the most confusing part, mainly in that there were a lot of names being dropped and I felt like I didn't know who half of them were. It also didn't help that they were in French, but then I'm an English speaker so take that with a grain of salt. I don't really have a lot of things to say about it. I reread it to continue on with the series as the third and final book is coming out soon. I know a lot of people don't like the second one, and while I'm interested to see if I like it, it also means I'm not really that excited to pick it up.
I thought the writing in this was really good. I'm sure there are those who would disagree, but I had no problem visualizing what I was reading and I was feeling the emotions of the characters. I think that Lou and Reid were decently written characters. I liked their banter and their enemies-to-lovers thing they had going on. I also liked when they were sweet to each other. It was very angsty and I loved that. I did, however, think this was very insta-love. Even though Lou's words about him being in her very soul were beautiful and romantic, it felt too soon in this first book.
I would recommend if you're looking for a book about witches or enemies-to-lovers.
CAWPILE Score: 7.71 = 4.25 stars
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 7
Writing: 8
Plot: 7
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 8
Enjoyment: 8
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[First Read - 2019 - 4 stars]
No written review.
Heat Level: High
CW:
I read this in a few sittings and it was a fun read. It's not amazing, but I enjoyed the romance.
I think the world-building might have been the most confusing part, mainly in that there were a lot of names being dropped and I felt like I didn't know who half of them were. It also didn't help that they were in French, but then I'm an English speaker so take that with a grain of salt. I don't really have a lot of things to say about it. I reread it to continue on with the series as the third and final book is coming out soon. I know a lot of people don't like the second one, and while I'm interested to see if I like it, it also means I'm not really that excited to pick it up.
I thought the writing in this was really good. I'm sure there are those who would disagree, but I had no problem visualizing what I was reading and I was feeling the emotions of the characters. I think that Lou and Reid were decently written characters. I liked their banter and their enemies-to-lovers thing they had going on. I also liked
I would recommend if you're looking for a book about witches or enemies-to-lovers.
CAWPILE Score: 7.71 = 4.25 stars
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 7
Writing: 8
Plot: 7
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 8
Enjoyment: 8
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[First Read - 2019 - 4 stars]
No written review.
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Child abuse