In the vibrant yet perilous city of Cesarine, witches are hunted, feared, and burned. Two years prior, Louise le Blanc, a defiant witch, fled her coven to live a life devoid of magic, stealing to survive. Meanwhile, Reid Diggory, a devout huntsman for the Church, lives by a singular, unyielding principle: witches must not be suffered to live. Their paths violently collide when Lou's audacious stunt forces them into an impossible, sacramentally bound union—marriage. As their lives become intertwined, an undeniable, forbidden attraction sparks between the witch and the witch hunter. Lou struggles to conceal her true nature and burgeoning magical abilities, while Reid grapples with a growing affection for the woman he is sworn to despise. This forced proximity and their burgeoning feelings challenge everything they believe, pushing them towards a dangerous choice that could either bridge their divided worlds or consume them in a fiery conflict of love and loyalty.
Critical Reception
"A New York Times and Indiebound Bestseller, 'Serpent & Dove' garnered significant acclaim as a dazzling debut within the YA fantasy landscape, celebrated for its intricate magic, compelling romance, and memorable heroine."