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A review by the_bees_books
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
3.5
For those who like twisted fairytales, this unique take of Persian myths follows a princess who is poisonous to the touch, a roguish guard who seems too good to be true, and a snarky moth demon.
Believe me, this YA morally grey, but actually done well.
Believe me, this YA morally grey, but actually done well.
Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, and Outing
Minor: Abandonment