Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust

Girl, Serpent, Thorn

Melissa Bashardoust with Nikki Massoud (Narrator)

10 hours, 6 minutes first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous dark medium-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,984 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
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

medium 63%
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

3.72

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