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Romantasy · Young adult

Serpent & Dove

by Shelby Mahurin

3.8 out of 5, from 367 ratings from Hardcover readers

A young witch on the run and a witch-hunting soldier are forced into marriage in a city where magic is punished by death. She keeps her true nature hidden while their uneasy bond grows.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2019
Pace
Medium
Length
Long
Pages
519
Format
Book 1 of 3 in Serpent & Dove
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Read this if you like enemies-to-lovers stories with high stakes, fairy-tale touches and witty banter.

Skip this if you want romance without religious persecution or violence, because both are central.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Death
  • Religious extremism
  • Sexual content

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Self harm
  • Abandonment

Quick answers about Serpent & Dove

What is Serpent & Dove about?
A young witch on the run and a witch-hunting soldier are forced into marriage in a city where magic is punished by death. She keeps her true nature hidden while their uneasy bond grows.
Who should read Serpent & Dove?
Read it if you like enemies-to-lovers stories with high stakes, fairy-tale touches and witty banter. Skip it if you want romance without religious persecution or violence, because both are central.
How long and how fast is Serpent & Dove?
It is a medium-paced, long read of about 519 pages, first published in 2019.
Does Serpent & Dove have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence, Death, Religious extremism, Sexual content.
Can I borrow Serpent & Dove for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Serpent & Dove; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Serpent & Dove?
Readers who liked it often move on to The Cruel Prince, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Shadow and Bone.

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