Serpent & Dove
Serpent & Dove
A witch hiding in a city that burns witches is forced to marry a devout witch hunter. The conflict between them comes from who they are and what they believe, not a misunderstanding. Book one of a trilogy that reaches…
At a glance
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Heat
- Hot
- Published
- 2019
- Length
- 544 pages
Reading Options
Serpent & Dove
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A witch forced into an arranged marriage with a witch hunter must navigate a life-or-death secret in a city determined to destroy her.
- Fans of high-stakes fantasy romance
- Readers who enjoy forced proximity
- Tense
- Features Enemies to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers who avoid graphic violence or themes of persecution
- Dark themes may not appeal to all YA romance readers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Fantasy Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Initially adversarial/opposed due to opposing societal roles.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Young Adult readers interested in dark fantasy and forbidden romance tropes.
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Louise le Blanc is a witch hiding in the city of Cesarine, where her kind is feared and burned. After a botched job, she finds herself in an impossible situation: forced into holy matrimony with Reid Diggory, a quintessential witch hunter. As their lives become inextricably linked, they must navigate their fundamental differences and the danger posed by those who would see her destroyed.
Central Conflict
The ideological and existential clash between a witch hiding for survival and a witch hunter sworn to destroy her kind.
Setting
Cesarine (a city that burns witches).
Strengths
- Compelling premise
- Strong established conflict
Consider before reading
- Dark themes may not appeal to all YA romance readers
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Shelby Mahurin
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- HarperTeen
- Published
- 2019
- Length
- 544 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780062878038
- ISBN-10
- 0062878034
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