Reviews

Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust

research_department's review against another edition

1.75

Ok, but not engrossing, so pausing indefinitely at 55%

dannywithaygreenlikethecolor's review against another edition

3.0

"Beautiful but deadly, remember?"
3.5 STARS
WOW. I love the magical world-building and the Persian folklore. I didn't getting sleeping beauty vibes like the Goodreads article said there was. It's such a beautiful story that it feels like the ending so rushed. I think the book definitely could have been longer like it was original written that way but the publisher cut out chapters. Although the ending was rushed I did love the ending. Question for the author though: was Soraya deigned a Div/Pariks liaison or ambassador at the end? why would people just blindly follow her because can kill them? ISN'T THAT WHAT JUST HAPPENED WITH AZAD THOUGH? hmmmm. suspicious.

cwebber10's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

4.0

mia098's review against another edition

adventurous medium-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

5.0

jillrebecca110's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.0

repha's review against another edition

5.0

4.5

emdpete89's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

bridgetfrances_'s review against another edition

4.0

sapphic, persian, beautiful. a beautiful story reminiscent of fairy tales, but with elements to deepen the narrative.

four stars because it could have been truly heart wrenching - aka actually kill off somebody who mattered.

loves it.

nhi_nguyen's review against another edition

4.0

Wow!

I did not expect to be so enraptured by this book! Everything about this book drew me in: the wonderful, unique, and dangerous world; the strong female heroine, and a romance that surprised me at the end.

Soraya never felt comfortable in her own skin. No, literally...Cursed when she was born, Soraya's skin was poisonous and deadly to anyone who touched her. This left her in isolation growing up. Not being able to touch her mother, twin brother, and best friend, Soraya started to feel left behind, and trapped. Until a mysterious boy met and understood her...

The magic was very folklore like and I didn't have a problem getting sucked in. The ending was a bit anti-climatic, but overall, I had a lot of fun reading this!

whatjustinereadss's review against another edition

3.0

I also linked this as *spoilers* not that im giving any massive information away, but I can't write this without using something. this was a complete cover buy because, well, isn't it obvious? once I read the synopsis I was intrigued... to only be disappointed that Soraya losses her poisonous touch 5 chapters in. the amount of lying and secrets being told/kept is almost too much to keep track of. I did like Soraya as a main character. completely torn and always battling herself when it came to the person she wanted to be. I knew Azad was a "villain" just didn't expect the direction that he was taken to and honestly, I felt bad for the guy. Call me crazy. I had a beauty and the beast vibe when Soraya was captured; not at all comparing just simply a vibe. so, to end this review, would I recommend it? yeah. it wouldn't be on my top five recommendations, but its on the list.