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10 hours, 6 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250751737
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Publication date: 07 July 2020
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust is a captivating read for young adult readers who crave feminist fairy tales with complex, empowered female protagonists, particularly those who identify as LGBTQIA+, and are drawn to stories of self-discovery, identity, and the blurred lines between good and evil.
Description
There was and there was not, as all stories begin, a princess cursed to be poisonous to the touch. But for Soraya, who has lived her life hidden away, apart from her family, safe only in her gardens, it’s not just a story. As the day of her twi...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,984 reviews
Moods
emotional 43%
dark 42%
mysterious 40%
tense 30%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 14%
reflective 14%
challenging 11%
sad 6%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 26% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, ViolenceModerate
Blood, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuseMinor
Torture, Death of parent, Murder10 hours, 6 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250751737
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Publication date: 07 July 2020
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust is a captivating read for young adult readers who crave feminist fairy tales with complex, empowered female protagonists, particularly those who identify as LGBTQIA+, and are drawn to stories of self-discovery, identity, and the blurred lines between good and evil.
Description
There was and there was not, as all stories begin, a princess cursed to be poisonous to the touch. But for Soraya, who has lived her life hidden away, apart from her family, safe only in her gardens, it’s not just a story. As the day of her twi...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,984 reviews
Moods
emotional 43%
dark 42%
mysterious 40%
tense 30%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 14%
reflective 14%
challenging 11%
sad 6%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 26% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, ViolenceModerate
Blood, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuseMinor
Torture, Death of parent, Murder