A review by magikspells
Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin

2.0

I really had no grand plans or expectations about this book. Honestly, it was available, and in the right format, so I borrow it. I also don't think I've read anything else by this author before, but overall this is some pretty standard fantasy ya.

The whole story is about a girl named Lou who is a witch in hiding who ends up forced into marriage to a witch hunter, Reid. I wish I could get behind the story more, but it felt like scenes happening on a stage. There were events that happened in a few places, but the rest of the world didn't seem to exist. It was pretty flat and overall confusing. The time period makes it seem like it's a fantasy world set in the past, but then there were really weird modern phrases thrown in there.

I can forgive a lack luster setting when there are pretty fun and intriguing characters, but unfortunately, they're all pretty forgettable. Coco and Ansel were easily the most dynamic and interesting characters, but overall really under utilized.

By the time the next book comes out, I'm probably not going to remember a lot of this one, so I'm not sure if I'll be reading it.