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- Published
- 2019
- Ages
- 16–25
About the book
About the book
A witch and a witch hunter are forced into a marriage to save the witch hunter's reputation. They must navigate their arranged marriage while hiding their true identities from each other and the world.
AI summary
A witch and a witch hunter are forced into a marriage to save the witch hunter's reputation. They must navigate their arranged marriage while hiding their true identities from each other and the world.
Why parents choose this book
What makes Serpent & Dove worth choosing
An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.
Best for
- Age range: 16–25 (fits siblings across a range).
- Reading maturity: Young adult — teen protagonists and more nuanced themes.
- Kids who tend to love it: Fantasy.
- Personality fit: big-imagination kids who love new worlds.
Parents love this book because
- Written by Shelby Mahurin, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.
Your child will probably enjoy Serpent & Dove if they…
- Love magic, dragons, or fantasy worlds
This book helps develop
Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 16–25 age band.
Things parents should know
- Violence: clear on-page conflict without lingering detail.
- Language: occasional mild words for the older end of the band.
- Sexual content: references or fade-to-black moments.
Reading commitment
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Why we recommend it
We don't broadly recommend Serpent & Dove for the 16–25 age band; see the notes above before choosing. It leans into fantasy in a way that feels genuine, not formulaic. Shelby Mahurin's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.
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