Books like Serpent and Dove

Serpent and Dove by Shelby Mahurin reads as romantic, adventurous. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

We Hunt the Flame

Hafsah Faizal · 2019

Both explore magic & destiny

77% genome match

The Siren

Kiera Cass · 2009

Both explore forbidden love & destiny

76% genome match

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Sarah J. Maas · 2015

Same romance feel

83% genome match

Crier's War

Nina Varela · 2019

Both explore prejudice & forbidden love

76% genome match

Daughter of Smoke and Bone

Laini Taylor · 2001

Both explore forbidden love & destiny

74% genome match

The Wicked King

Holly Black · 2019

Same fantasy feel

56% genome match

The Bane Chronicles

Cassandra Clare · 2014

Both explore magic

72% genome match

The Serpent & the Wings of Night

Carissa Broadbent · 2022

Both explore magic & forbidden love

70% genome match

A history of glitter and blood

Hannah Moskowitz · 2015

Both explore prejudice & forbidden love

76% genome match

Dance of thieves

Mary Pearson · 2018

Both explore forbidden love

70% genome match

Ash

Malinda Lo · 2009

Both explore destiny & magic

71% genome match

The Dream Thieves

Maggie Stiefvater · 2013

Both explore magic & destiny

71% genome match