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Blood & honey
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062878083
- ISBN: 0062878050
- ISBN: 9780062878052
- Physical Description: 532 pages : map ; 22 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Second title in the Serpent & dove series. |
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| Genre: | Young adult fiction. Fantasy fiction. Witch fiction. Romance fiction. |
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Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibsons Public Library | YA FIC MAHU (Text) | 30886000787495 | Young adult fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2020 February #1
Though Louise Le Blanc fled from her coven, she has never quite left her magic behindâand in Cesarine, where soldiers of the Church, called Chausseurs, ruthlessly hunt and burn witches, the slightest whiff of magic is a dangerous thing. Lou carves a life out of trickery and crime, but when she encounters a rising star Chausseur named Reid, she has to con him into a compromising position to keep from being exposed. But then the Church forces them to marry, trapping them both in a wary, unpleasant union. Though a genuine attraction grows between them, Lou knows that Reid's values are firm; the truth of what she is endangers her no matter how much he's come to care. A detailed supporting cast and a rich, French-inspired world make for a strong backdrop, but the core of this fantasy is Lou and Reid's complicated, often steamy romance, and a religious war that shows no side in a gentle light. There are no resolutions here, eitherâreaders will have to wait for the inevitable sequel for those. Grades 10-12. Copyright 2020 Booklist Reviews. - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2020 July #1
After Serpent & Dove (2019), Lou and Reid must gather allies to take on villainous Morgane. In a stumbling first act, witch Lou and her forced-husbandâturned-love, Reid, struggle to retain likability, making foolish decisions while hiding out from enemies as the heroes regroup and prepare for their next encounter. In a painful bit of characterization, Lou's sassy empowerment comes at the cost, early on, of the sexual boundaries of the characters around her (unfortunately played as steamy). Further troubling characterization comes in a classist scene in which the heroes mock a dirty, poor person for having missing teeth. To stop Morgane's murderous endgame spell, they must forge an alliance between enemies: blood witches (Coco's people), the witch hunters, and werewolves. A colorful surprise alliance comes when they join traveling performers with secrets. Lou and Reid's romance hits character-driven speed bumpsâLou's pull toward magic's darker side isn't terribly original but is solidly done, and it strengthens Reid's self-hating and self-acceptance story line, fueling his anti-magic bias. There's plenty of action, and secondary characters have their own romantic storylines. The climax gives only a moment to breathe before sinister implications for the next book set in. Though the leads default to white, racial diversity is present in the world and in secondary characters (like brown-skinned Coco and Beau, who is coded as white and Polynesian); additionally, there's casual inclusion of same-sex relationships and respectful bisexuality representation. The strong magic system and plentiful conflicts don't make up for problematic missteps. (Fantasy. 15-adult) Copyright Kirkus 2020 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved. - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2019 July #2
A stealth witch and a devout witch hunter are forced to marry. In this French-flavored fantasy world, witches are hunted down by the Church's Chasseurs and burned at the stake; they retaliate against this genocidal crusade through vicious terrorist attacks. Thief Louise le Blanc wants none of thatâshe's left her witch life behind. But Lou ends up on Chasseur captain Reid Diggory's radar when a heist goes bad; his attempt to catch her lands them in a situation so compromising that the archbishop suggests marriage to save face. Lou's initial priority is self-protectionâwanting to avoid both fallout from the heist and a dangerous figure from her pastâand she's fine with using Reid. The slow-burn, opposites-attract romance between crass, irreverent Lou and prim and proper Reid gets very hot and sexy once it ignites. Lou sees firsthand the damages some witches do to innocents, has her presumptions about individual Chasseurs challenged, and also sees up close the horrors Chasseurs perpetrate. Despite occasional pacing hiccups and an easily guessed twist, the secondary characters will charm readers, and the story picks up when Lou's past dangerously catches up to her, revealing the true stakes. Though at heart a romance, rich second-tier characters round out the shades-of-gray, morality-and-empathy themes. Witches, Chasseurs, and some secondary characters come in all colors; the leads appear white. The ending screams sequel. Will cast a spell on romance fans. (Fantasy. 15-adult) Copyright Kirkus 2019 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved. - Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 2019 July #4
Tender romance and a rebellious, resilient heroine buoy this uneven tale, which counsels understanding and forgiveness in the face of zealotry and persecution. First in a planned duology, Mahurin's debut follows Louiseâan irreverent witch on the run from her coven, the Dames Blanchesâand Reid, a pious Chasseur, who kills witches for the Church of Belterra. Homeless, abstaining from magic, and stealing to survive, Lou conspires with two friends to pilfer an enchanted ring that will help hide her from the Dames Blanches' queen, La Dame des Sorcières. When the heist goes wrong, attracting Reid's attention, Lou places him in a compromising position to publicly discredit him. Her ploy backfires: Reid's boss, the Archbishop, orders them to marry, thus maintaining the Chasseurs' virtuous reputation. Lou acquiesces, provided that she can conceal her true nature; who better to protect her than a witch hunter? But matters become increasingly complicated as love blooms. Poorly established stakes, wobbly worldbuilding, and a shortage of action slow the start, but the bombshell-laden conclusion thrills while whetting readers' appetites for the sequel. Ages 14âup. (Sept.)
Copyright 2019 Publishers Weekly. - SLJ Express Reviews : SLJ Express Reviews
Copyright 2020 SLJExpress.Gr 9 Up âLou and Reid are still at it. Lou is a fierce and unapologetic witch. Reid, on the other hand, wants nothing to do with his powers. While both have some inner work to do, they start to wonder if they are truly meant to be together. Lou's maman, Queen of the Witches, is still out to hunt her down and kill her. Only now she is out to kill more than Lou's body. Ever since that fateful night that Reid saved Lou, Morgane is out to kill Lou's spirit as well as her body. Mahurin's complex sequel toSerpent & Dove takes the reader even further into the world of witches and chasseurs. Lou is a strong character who is not afraid to use her charms to get want she wants. Being a woman is hard in the 21st century, but in Lou's world she not only finds her voice, but makes men take notice and change their views of women.VERDICT With so many twists and turns, this book is a must for fans of the first.âRena Gibson, Ralph Ellison Lib., Oklahoma City
