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psliz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i loved being a passenger on soraya’s journey of morality, power, and self-acceptance. the world-building was absolutely wonderful, would love (and could totally see) an on-screen adaptation! such a feministic, empowering fantasy read. and the romance was very sweet and very quote-worthy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Gore, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and War
Minor: Homophobia, Torture, and Death of parent
sareidle's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A fun introduction to Persian folklore and fairy tales. I enjoyed spending time with the main character, Soraya, and watching her gain confidence and a strong sense of self. The beginning and end of the book were very engaging; I felt that the middle section lagged a bit. Overall, it was a nice read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Torture, Death of parent, and Murder
em_of_swags's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
really liked the last third, but the beginning felt a bit too much like acotar to me, or like a bit too cliche? idk, but I liked that the author included a note on Persian mythology in the end, that was pretty interesting
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Animal death, Torture, and Kidnapping
ghostsversion's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Phew I am on a roll baby. Anyways this was so great!!! I mean sure Soraya did a few things that might be stupid in hindsight but I mean she was very sheltered throughout her life so I understand. The subtle enemies to lovers with Parvaneh was simply <3<3. Also the way Azad was so manipulate even I was bamboozled. But maybe that’s the bloodlust talking idk Finally I have to say that I loved the fact that Soraya got her powers back towards the end. Just when I was thinking Oh her powers sure weren’t developed the author was like BAM Honestly I’m glad I finally got around to reading this. Very much worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
hiddeninfantasy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
chiar_'s review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Violence
Minor: Torture
geno's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
“Stories always begin the same way: There was and there was not.”
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"Girl, Serpent, Thorn" se lee como un cuento de hadas con un giro.
Nos narra la historia de una princesa que, debido a una maldición, es venenosa, por lo que puede matar a alguien solo con tocarle.
La idea es buena, pero la ejecución es lenta. La primera mitad del libro se siente como exposición que podría haberse dado a medida que progresa el argumento.
En cuanto a los personajes, los principales funcionan bien y ayudan a mantener el interés. Disfruté que muchos secundarios sean moralmente grises, que aunque sea un cuento de hadas, no haya solo buenos y malos.
Sin embargo, me hubiera gustado que la revelación del villano tuviera más peso.
En general, es un buen libro, pero algunas cosas simplemente suceden para poder avanzar el argumento. La maldición, por ejemplo, que es un punto clave en la trama, se resuelve demasiado fácil para dar lugar al siguiente problema.
Creo que la autora tiene mucho potencial, especialmente porque armó un mundo de fantasía interesante en un solo libro.
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"Girl, Serpent, Thorn" reads as a fairytale with a twist.
It's the story of a princess that cannot touch anyone because they drop dead. It's an interesting concept with a lot of potential but the way it was executed was a little weird for me.
Let's start with the characters. The three MCs had a good balance between them, I felt that Soraya was the weaker one simply because sometimes her indecision dragged the pace.
Also, I wish the villain was less evident, I was expecting more from that reveal.
Regarding the plot, the idea it's great, but everything important happens in the second half, making the first part exposition only.
All in all, I think the author has a lot of potential. Especially since she was able to put together a fantasy world in one book, which is a rare thing.
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"Girl, Serpent, Thorn" se lee como un cuento de hadas con un giro.
Nos narra la historia de una princesa que, debido a una maldición, es venenosa, por lo que puede matar a alguien solo con tocarle.
La idea es buena, pero la ejecución es lenta. La primera mitad del libro se siente como exposición que podría haberse dado a medida que progresa el argumento.
En cuanto a los personajes, los principales funcionan bien y ayudan a mantener el interés. Disfruté que muchos secundarios sean moralmente grises, que aunque sea un cuento de hadas, no haya solo buenos y malos.
Sin embargo, me hubiera gustado que la revelación del villano tuviera más peso.
En general, es un buen libro, pero algunas cosas simplemente suceden para poder avanzar el argumento. La maldición, por ejemplo, que es un punto clave en la trama, se resuelve demasiado fácil para dar lugar al siguiente problema.
Creo que la autora tiene mucho potencial, especialmente porque armó un mundo de fantasía interesante en un solo libro.
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"Girl, Serpent, Thorn" reads as a fairytale with a twist.
It's the story of a princess that cannot touch anyone because they drop dead. It's an interesting concept with a lot of potential but the way it was executed was a little weird for me.
Let's start with the characters. The three MCs had a good balance between them, I felt that Soraya was the weaker one simply because sometimes her indecision dragged the pace.
Also, I wish the villain was less evident, I was expecting more from that reveal.
Regarding the plot, the idea it's great, but everything important happens in the second half, making the first part exposition only.
All in all, I think the author has a lot of potential. Especially since she was able to put together a fantasy world in one book, which is a rare thing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Blood
Minor: Torture and Abandonment
sweetlikesadia's review against another edition
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
💫Plotline was very interesting and different, I like the fantasy element.
💫Takes on a modern take including topics like LGBTQ.
💫Resonated with character in some part, e.g. searching for feeling of belonging.
📈Female lead was annoying, she was incredibly indecisive and lacked will power to think.
📈She was made weak for character development, but she was made TOO weak. There were times she could have done more, but she didn't.
💫Takes on a modern take including topics like LGBTQ.
💫Resonated with character in some part, e.g. searching for feeling of belonging.
📈Female lead was annoying, she was incredibly indecisive and lacked will power to think.
📈She was made weak for character development, but she was made TOO weak. There were times she could have done more, but she didn't.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Blood
Minor: Torture
veskumelooni's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Torture, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
kbairbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A sleeping beauty retelling! With Persian influence?! Wow I really enjoyed this! I love how the romance was subtle but had a nice feel to it and that the parent wasn’t entirely useless and that a man wasn’t the one to step through and save the day.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent