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Girl, Serpent, Thorn
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A captivating and utterly original fairy tale 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. ...more
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. ...more
Kindle Edition, 336 pages
Expected publication:
May 12th 2020
by Flatiron Books
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A poisonous girl threatens the people’s lives who dare to touch her (intentionally or accidentally) Poor Soraya suffers from loneliness, is exiled from her inner circle, living in the shadows because poison flows through her veins and she can kill somebody anytime. But a mysterious boy gets interested with her situation and he seems like he is not afraid of her.
You may think what a great pilot, the boy will break the curse, fight with the demons and ride to the sunset singing “take my horse to ...more
You may think what a great pilot, the boy will break the curse, fight with the demons and ride to the sunset singing “take my horse to ...more
Pages: 336
Expected publication: May 12th 2020 by Flatiron Books
Dark, Unexpected and Completely Original!
This book was totally different than I thought it would be. I expected something along the lines of Rapunzel, with a princess locked away in a castle only to be rescued by a prince who is able to see who she really is despite her differences. However what I got was a girl who didn’t just sit in her room locked away and waiting to be rescued, but one who did what she could to rescue herself ...more
Expected publication: May 12th 2020 by Flatiron Books
Dark, Unexpected and Completely Original!
This book was totally different than I thought it would be. I expected something along the lines of Rapunzel, with a princess locked away in a castle only to be rescued by a prince who is able to see who she really is despite her differences. However what I got was a girl who didn’t just sit in her room locked away and waiting to be rescued, but one who did what she could to rescue herself ...more
Dec 09, 2019
Chelsea Humphrey
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ME: "Alright, I think I have enough snake covers on my book she-"
Girl, Serpent, Thorn sashaying onto Goodreads:
ME: "There's always room for more!!"
*Many thanks to the publisher for providing my review copy via NetGalley.
Girl, Serpent, Thorn sashaying onto Goodreads:
ME: "There's always room for more!!"
*Many thanks to the publisher for providing my review copy via NetGalley.
This was so. Good. If you love queer fairytales, especially of the non-Western variety, do not do not do NOT miss this Persian-influenced bisexual one.
— review on my blog
Soraya is cursed with a deadly touch, where poison flows through her veins and any living thing to come in contact with her dies. Isolated from her family and ruminating in the shadows, she finally decides to take matters into her own hands. Her brother's upcoming wedding to their childhood friend and a div (demon) imprisoned underneath the castle inspire her to make her move, while a ...more
"You could kill me with a single touch. Why should you ever be afraid of anyone?"
Soraya is cursed with a deadly touch, where poison flows through her veins and any living thing to come in contact with her dies. Isolated from her family and ruminating in the shadows, she finally decides to take matters into her own hands. Her brother's upcoming wedding to their childhood friend and a div (demon) imprisoned underneath the castle inspire her to make her move, while a ...more
Nov 17, 2017
Elise (TheBookishActress)
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A fairy tale that takes inspiration from ancient Persian/Zoroastrian mythology. A princess is cursed to be poisonous to the touch and explores what inherent power might lie in such a curse. thanks for saving the YA retelling genre Melissa Bashardoust
Dec 05, 2019
megs_bookrack
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WE HAVE A COVER!!!
I have been anticipating this release for such a long time. I absolutely adored Bashardoust's Snow White retelling, Girls Made of Snow and Glass.
It is actually one of my favorite retellings ever. This sounds equally incredible and I cannot wait for it!
I have been anticipating this release for such a long time. I absolutely adored Bashardoust's Snow White retelling, Girls Made of Snow and Glass.
It is actually one of my favorite retellings ever. This sounds equally incredible and I cannot wait for it!
Girl, Serpent, Thorn tell us the story of princess Soraya cursed to be poisonous to the touch.
Soraya grows up locked away from her family and friends with only brief visits from her mother.
One day her brother takes a demon prisoner and in the very same day, Soraya comes to know a new soldier boy who seems to take an interest in her.
I really enjoyed the flawless, lyrical writing of the author. It was really beautiful, told like a very old fairytale. The mythology was Persian inspired and I had ...more
Soraya grows up locked away from her family and friends with only brief visits from her mother.
One day her brother takes a demon prisoner and in the very same day, Soraya comes to know a new soldier boy who seems to take an interest in her.
I really enjoyed the flawless, lyrical writing of the author. It was really beautiful, told like a very old fairytale. The mythology was Persian inspired and I had ...more
Superb writing but I just couldn’t get into this one.
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Utterly perfect.
On this day I have been blessed!
Thank you so much for my ARC, Flatiron Books!
One of my most anticipated reads of 2020 is now in my hands.
In other news, I will be participating in the blog tour for this release. Stay tuned for more details!!!
Thank you so much for my ARC, Flatiron Books!
One of my most anticipated reads of 2020 is now in my hands.
In other news, I will be participating in the blog tour for this release. Stay tuned for more details!!!
Aug 04, 2019
Rec-It Rachel
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it was amazing
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PERFECT.
NEW ADDITION TO ALL TIME FAVES.
I AM OBSESSED.
WHAT A BOOK.
NEW ADDITION TO ALL TIME FAVES.
I AM OBSESSED.
WHAT A BOOK.
I would frame this cover and hang it on my walls for all eternity. I hope the story inside is just as good!
I. NEED. IT.
Sep 07, 2018
Sana
marked it as to-read-so-bad-it-hurts
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review of another edition
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Bashardoust out here single-handedly revolutionizing fairy tale retellings
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This is easily one of the my top 5 most anticipated books for 2020!!
Synopsis and cover have me even more excited than I already was!
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Dec 01, 2019
;3
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MAY????????? :/
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
I fell in love with Girl, Serpent, Thorn from the very beginning. Girl, Serpent, Thorn is a story about possibility, power, and responsibility. It's a story about stories themselves, the danger and bravery of hope, and the possibility in each word. Soraya tugged at each of my heart strings. Faced with the pain of wanting something we cannot have, Soraya feels the ache and the ...more
I fell in love with Girl, Serpent, Thorn from the very beginning. Girl, Serpent, Thorn is a story about possibility, power, and responsibility. It's a story about stories themselves, the danger and bravery of hope, and the possibility in each word. Soraya tugged at each of my heart strings. Faced with the pain of wanting something we cannot have, Soraya feels the ache and the ...more
Jan 29, 2019
Stephanie L (catteabooks)
marked it as on-the-radar
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2020-publications
Girl takes control of her "curse" and uses it to rule the world instead of wallowing in self-pity. Or at least that's how I'm imagining this to turn out.
Jan 16, 2020
Ellie (faerieontheshelf)
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Did someone steal this cover from the National Gallery or something
Oh, what a book. This was so beautifully written, so heartbreaking. The story itself was incredible. Soraya was a remarkable, complicated character who had a lot to learn. The writing was luscious and addicting and God do I wish the story was 500 pages longer so I wouldn't have to leave the world so soon. The romance was so gorgeous and devastating. I just. Loved everything about this. But I'm so mad that I'm out of Melissa's books again.
I received an uncorrected e-arc to review to provide an unbiased opinion from Edelweiss. True rating is 3.75. First I want to point out how beautiful the cover for this novel is. It ties in perfectly with the storyline and fits the eye-catching, photo worthy book covers everyone jumps for to hoard on their bookshelves. This is a fairy tale with elements based on ancient Persia. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the author’s notes on where inspiration was derived from and seeing that play throughout
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I have yet to read the author’s first book, Girls Made of Snow and Glass, but I have heard great things. The fact that this is an original tale inspired by Persian mythology has me really excited. Also, that cover is really striking.
Looking forward to reading this. When I saw part of the premise of this, admittedly thought of "Code: Realize."
Dec 18, 2019
♛ Garima ♛
marked it as to-read
I don't know when I would stop falling for such tropes, maybe never...only if NetGalley grants my wish
“Girl, Serpent, Thorn” is a horrible title that masks a really great read as we explore a new kind of fairy tale where poison lies within the touch of a princess locked away in the tower with a hero who just may be the dragon and with the line between good and evil razor thin you might be tempted to cross it.
My biggest critique of this book is the title it’s so weirdly phrased that I was tempted to not even request it but thankfully I did because this was one of my favorite reads of the year.
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I've never read a book with my own culture's folklore behind it. I loved it so much. Is this how other kids feel when they read fair tales? Because I could get used to this.
Nov 06, 2019
☾ h a d e e r ☽
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I think this is the first time I've ever appreciated a snake on a cover
I think this is my favorite book of the year.
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Melissa Bashardoust (pronounced BASH-ar-doost) received her degree in English from the University of California, Berkeley, where she rediscovered her love for creative writing, children’s literature, and fairy tales and their retellings. She currently lives in Southern California with a cat named Alice and more copies of Jane Eyre than she probably needs. Girls Made of Snow and Glass is her first
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