I loved her. Despite everything. Despite the lies, the betrayal, the hurt. Despite the Archbishop and Morgane le Blanc. Despite my own brothers. I don't know if she returned that love, and I didn't care. If she was destined to burn in Hell, I would burn with her.
Serpent and Dove (Serpent & Dove # 1)
Shelby Mahurin
Summary: Two years ago, Louise le Blanc fled her coven and took shelter in the city of Cesarine, forsaking all magic and living off whatever she could steal. There, witches like Lou are hunted. They are feared. And they are burned.
Sworn to the Church as a Chasseur, Reid Diggory has lived his life by one principle: thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. His path was never meant to cross with Lou's, but a wicked stunt forces them into an impossible union—holy matrimony.
The war between witches and Church is an ancient one, and Lou's most dangerous enemies bring a fate worse than fire. Unable to ignore her growing feelings, yet powerless to change what she is, a choice must be made.
And love makes fools of us all.
My Review: I first read this as part of a buddy read with two of my favorite online friends which made reading this such an incredibly positive experience for me. I love a solid enemies to lovers book - and this hit all the right notes. The atmosphere, the plot, the storyline were all so well done and well balanced, and the romantic tension was just so good. It took me back to the young adult classics of the early aughts. Loved.
Recommended age: 16+ (sexual situations, language, violence)
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