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A review by madmadmaddymad
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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
5.0
I really liked this one.
It’s YA, and the premise is a little dense and took me a minute to get into, but it took me by surprise. It’s got so many fairytale elements and it’s really excellent and exciting.
I was simping for the villain. I didn’t want to, but I was. I’M SORRY, HE HAD DAVID BOWIE FROM LABYRINTH VIBES.
Just excellent, wonderful storytelling, and a thrilling conclusion. The magical creatures were all really fun and cool. I loved Parvaneh and the pariks! And of course, it has a nice happy ending, where the MC embraces what makes her different, what makes her “monstrous.”
It’s YA, and the premise is a little dense and took me a minute to get into, but it took me by surprise. It’s got so many fairytale elements and it’s really excellent and exciting.
I was simping for the villain. I didn’t want to, but I was. I’M SORRY, HE HAD DAVID BOWIE FROM LABYRINTH VIBES.
Just excellent, wonderful storytelling, and a thrilling conclusion. The magical creatures were all really fun and cool. I loved Parvaneh and the pariks! And of course, it has a nice happy ending, where the MC embraces what makes her different, what makes her “monstrous.”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror