Yes, Blood & Honey Is Banned!
ISBN: 9780062878076
📖 Why You Should Read This Book
Mahurin's sequel to Serpent & Dove deepens the witch-versus-church conflict with more magic, more romance, and higher stakes.
Blood & Honey continues the story of Lou and Reid from Serpent & Dove. Lou is a witch, Reid is a witch hunter, and their fragile alliance has shattered. As war brews between the witches and the Church, Lou must embrace the magic she has been running from, while Reid must decide how far he’ll go to save the woman he loves. The stakes are higher, the magic darker, and the body count steeper.
The sequel has been challenged for explicit sexual content, graphic violence, and depictions of witchcraft. The Serpent & Dove trilogy has been a consistent target for school library bans, appearing on PEN America’s index in multiple states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blood & Honey banned?
Yes, Blood & Honey by Shelby Mahurin has been banned or challenged in 7 documented instances across 3 states in the United States, including Texas, Florida, Utah. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was Blood & Honey banned?
Blood & Honey has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Sexual Content, Violence, Occult/Witchcraft. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is Blood & Honey banned?
As of 2025, Blood & Honey has been banned or challenged in Texas, Florida, Utah. Notable bans include Keller ISD (2022), Clay County School District (2023), Alpine School District (2022).