Blood & Honey
“Blood & Honey” by Shelby Mahurin is the second installment in the “Serpent & Dove” trilogy, a young adult fantasy-romance series. Following a near-fatal encounter with the Dames Blanches, protagonists Lou, Reid, Coco, and Ansel become fugitives, fleeing from coven, kingdom, and church. The narrative revolves around their journey to secure allies while navigating escalating dangers, including deadly witches and internal conflicts. The book shifts tone from the first installment, focusing more on tension and survival than romance. Key themes include loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle between destiny and choice. The novel ends on a cliffhanger, setting up the trilogy’s conclusion. With 528 pages, it expands the dark, magical world of Belterra while deepening character arcs and conflicts.
Blood & Honey
Description
“Blood & Honey” by Shelby Mahurin is the second installment in the “Serpent & Dove” trilogy, a young adult fantasy-romance series. Following a near-fatal encounter with the Dames Blanches, protagonists Lou, Reid, Coco, and Ansel become fugitives, fleeing from coven, kingdom, and church. The narrative revolves around their journey to secure allies while navigating escalating dangers, including deadly witches and internal conflicts. The book shifts tone from the first installment, focusing more on tension and survival than romance. Key themes include loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle between destiny and choice. The novel ends on a cliffhanger, setting up the trilogy’s conclusion. With 528 pages, it expands the dark, magical world of Belterra while deepening character arcs and conflicts.
FAQs
What is “Blood & Honey” about?
• “Blood & Honey” is the second book in Shelby Mahurin’s “Serpent & Dove” trilogy. It follows Lou, Reid, Coco, and Ansel as they flee from the Dames Blanches, the kingdom, and the church, becoming fugitives with no safe haven. To survive, they must seek powerful allies while evading relentless pursuers.Is “Blood & Honey” part of a series?
• Yes, it is the second installment in the “Serpent & Dove” trilogy, following the first book, “Serpent & Dove,” and preceding the final book, “Gods & Monsters.”How does “Blood & Honey” differ from the first book?
• Unlike the first book, which focused primarily on the main characters, “Blood & Honey” introduces deeper emotional connections with side characters and features a faster-paced plot. Readers also note its intense cliffhanger and heightened stakes.What do readers say about “Blood & Honey”?
• Reviews highlight its gripping narrative, dark humor, and heart-wrenching moments. Some describe it as “heartbreaking, intense, and hilarious,” while others praise its character development and fast-paced action. However, a few critiques mention it as a “filler book” with strong characters but a less engaging plot.Who would enjoy this book?
• Fans of YA fantasy with romance, magic, and high-stakes adventure will likely enjoy “Blood & Honey.” It appeals to readers who appreciate witty dialogue, complex relationships, and a blend of humor and darkness in storytelling.
Quotes
- “Let me show you how much you mean to me. Let me show you how loved you are.” — Shelby Mahurin
- “You don’t get to do this alone. If you retreat into your mind—into your magic—I’ll follow you, Lou. I’ll follow you into that darkness, and I’ll bring you back.” — Shelby Mahurin
- “In this world of ours, the ones who struggle the hardest are often the ones who shine the brightest.” — Shelby Mahurin
- “Blood may be thicker than water, but love is thicker than blood.” — Shelby Mahurin
- “The world didn’t end in a scream. It ended in a gasp. A single, startled exhalation. And then— Nothing. Nothing but silence.” — Shelby Mahurin
- “What you are now is not what you’ve always been, nor is it what you always will be.” — Shelby Mahurin
- “Let me show you how much you mean to me. Let me show you how loved you are.” — Shelby Mahurin
- Tomorrow: Lou 1,759 Words
- Stolen Moments: Reid 1,635 Words
- A Warning Bell: Reid 1,909 Words
- Pretty Porcelain: Lou 2,094 Words
- The Wisest Course of Action: Reid 1,857 Words
- Painted Hair: Lou 2,241 Words
- Claud Deveraux: Reid 2,132 Words
- Marionette: Reid 1,817 Words
- White Shadows: Lou 2,119 Words
- Crosses to Bear: Lou 2,008 Words
- Troupe De Fortune: Reid 2,189 Words
- The Missing Prince: Lou 1,860 Words
- One Step Forward: Reid 1,975 Words
- The White Pattern: Lou 1,962 Words
- The Fool: Reid 2,032 Words
- Blood Drops: Lou 2,289 Words
- The First Performance: Reid 2,196 Words
- Red Death and His Bride, Sleep Eternal: Reid 2,242 Words
- She Loves Me Not: Lou 2,226 Words
- An Unexpected Reunion: Lou 2,312 Words
- Blood and Honey: Reid 2,072 Words
- Dagger of Bone: Lou 2,101 Words
- Until One of Us is Dead: Reid 2,185 Words
- A Debt of Blood: Reid 2,100 Words
- The Wolves Descend: Reid 2,191 Words
- Frozen Heart: Lou 2,021 Words
- Sanctuary: Reid 2,066 Words
- A Promise: Reid 2,150 Words
- Trial by Fire: Reid 2,041 Words
- The Drowning: Lou 2,319 Words
- Madame Sauvage’s Cabinet of Curiosities: Lou 2,028 Words
- A Change of Plans: Reid 2,234 Words
- The King’s Court: Reid 1,914 Words
- Pride Goeth Before the Fall: Lou 2,346 Words
- Proper Knights: Reid 2,168 Words
- When a Snake Sheds Her Skin: Lou 2,000 Words
- The Funeral: Reid 2,112 Words
- Something New: Lou 2,357 Words
- The Last Note: Lou 1,988 Words
- Coco’s Vision: Lou 1,966 Words
- Nous Tombons Tous: Reid 2,132 Words
- Paradise Lost: Lou 2,101 Words
- A Necessary Evil: Reid 2,018 Words
- The Mirrored Grave: Lou 1,855 Words
- La Mascarade Des Crânes: Lou 2,223 Words
- The Woodwose: Reid 2,493 Words
- The End of the World: Lou 1,610 Words
- Something Dark and Ancient: Lou 2,110 Words
- Old Magic: Lou 2,340 Words
- Evil Seeks a Foothold: Reid 2,002 Words