Everyone stop what you are doing and read this book!

I don't what has happened to me, but I am all of the sudden all about reading fantasy! And, if you know me, you know I love a great book about witches. Enter Serpent and Dove by Shelby Mahurin.

Louise Le Blanc is a witch - one who abandoned her coven and mother, and currently lives in the city of Cesarine, not using her magic, and stealing whatever she can to survive. In Cesarine, witches are hunted. The Archbishop and his team of Chasseurs patrol the city, burning anyone who practices magic. Lou keeps a low profile, but manages to cross paths with the Archbishop and a Chasseur named Reid, leading to an unlikely forced marriage. Now Lou has to hide her abilities even further, as her new husband is an avid witch-hunter and would burn her in a heartbeat. As the battle between the city and the witches reaches a boiling point, Lou is drawn into the fight in a way she's been fleeing for the last two years.

This book was an amazing read. The main character, Lou, has so much fire and spunk, and throws everyone off with her unlady-like attitude - just what I love in a female lead! She's a no nonsense, independent, fierce woman who manages to make everyone love her, even if she is a bit of a wild card. The characters and writing draw you right into the story, making it an impossible one to point down. The ending was WILD, and I can't wait to see where Mahurin takes us in the second installment!

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