
Girl, Serpent, Thorn
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Nikki Massoud
Girl, Serpent, Thorn is "an alluring feminist fairy tale" (Kirkus Reviews) about a girl cursed to be poisonous to the touch and who discovers what power might lie in such a curse.
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 twin brother's wedding approaches, Soraya must decide if she's willing to step outside of the shadows for the first time. Below in the dungeon is a demon who holds knowledge that she craves, the answer to her freedom. And above is a young man who isn't afraid of her, whose eyes linger not with fear, but with an understanding of who she is beneath the poison.
Soraya thought she knew her place in the world, but when her choices lead to consequences she never imagined, she begins to question who she is and who she is becoming...human or demon. Princess or monster.
A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books
"With crystalline, sometimes sensuous prose, [Bashardoust] digs into her characters' motivations and manipulations, deftly keeping readers on the hook until the final, stunning turn." (Booklist, starred review)
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Great book
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A beautiful fairytale
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Very Good
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Anyone who doesn’t want to read this because they aren’t interested in a homosexual love story, don’t worry. This really isn’t.
This story was amazing. I agree with another review about there being “Elsa Vibes” or “Elsa Energy”, something like that. Our MC is not defined by others or romantic interests. She’s strong and brave. And I very much enjoyed her struggles and transformation. The pacing is good and creates the perfect amount of suspense and anticipation. I was gripped from the beginning. BUT I will say I saw the villain coming from a mile away. Maybe because I knew a villain just like them in my own life so I recognized the signs. But even though it was a touch predictable, it still had me hanging on just to see if I was right. Then I was hanging on in hopes of a redemption arc.
PLUS, the narration is one of the best. Nikki’s voice, oh my gosh, I want to listen to it forever. I appreciate her accent and pronunciations. She has a wide range so all the characters sound different. And, talent aside, her voice is soooo sexy. I’d listen to this book again just to hear her speak. Great job.
Don’t read this because the character is bisexual. Read this because it’s a great story and has a valuable message.
This is great, but…
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surprised
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Good interesting story line
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Monster girlfriends >>>>>>
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Bisexual protagonist ✅
Some real Elsa energy ✅
Heck yes! Check this out
Excellent story with unexpected gay. 10/10
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It’s gay and it slaps
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The lore and mythology in this book is inspired by actual Persian and Middle Eastern mythology, but with a twist. The demons were interesting, and I loved Parvaneh as a character. Soraya’s struggle was compelling and her feelings were complicated and real. I fully expected the point of the story to be breaking Soraya’s curse, but she struggled and ultimately found the beauty in her curse.
Basically, Girl, Serpent, Thorn is truly unlike any book I’ve ever read, and I felt represented reading it.
A Twist on Persian Mythology
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