Reading Order Guide
Serpent & Dove Reading Order
Complete Order
All 3 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Serpent & Dove series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Serpent & Dove
A romantic, witty Adult ya fantasy built around enemies to lovers, forced marriage, witch/hunter. 524 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Blood & Honey
A dark, romantic Adult ya fantasy built around war, forbidden love, magic. 560 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Gods & Monsters
A epic, dark Adult ya fantasy built around final battle, sacrifice, love conquers. 608 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
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Serpent & Dove Series Questions
Read the Serpent & Dove series in publication order: 1. Serpent & Dove, 2. Blood & Honey, 3. Gods & Monsters. This is the intended reading order by Shelby Mahurin.
The Serpent & Dove series has 3 books totaling 1,692 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Serpent & Dove series is moderately warm, averaging 2.0/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
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