Scan barcode
em_of_swags's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
really liked the last third, but the beginning felt a bit too much like acotar to me, or like a bit too cliche? idk, but I liked that the author included a note on Persian mythology in the end, that was pretty interesting
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Murder, Blood, Violence, and Death
Minor: Animal death, Torture, and Kidnapping
ghostsversion's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Phew I am on a roll baby. Anyways this was so great!!! I mean sure Soraya did a few things that might be stupid in hindsight but I mean she was very sheltered throughout her life so I understand. The subtle enemies to lovers with Parvaneh was simply <3<3. Also the way Azad was so manipulate even I was bamboozled. But maybe that’s the bloodlust talking idk Finally I have to say that I loved the fact that Soraya got her powers back towards the end. Just when I was thinking Oh her powers sure weren’t developed the author was like BAM Honestly I’m glad I finally got around to reading this. Very much worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, and Body horror
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent
hiddeninfantasy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Torture, Animal death, Death, Gore, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, War, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
chiar_'s review
adventurous
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Confinement
Minor: Torture
geno's review
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
3.25
“Stories always begin the same way: There was and there was not.”
---
"Girl, Serpent, Thorn" se lee como un cuento de hadas con un giro.
Nos narra la historia de una princesa que, debido a una maldición, es venenosa, por lo que puede matar a alguien solo con tocarle.
La idea es buena, pero la ejecución es lenta. La primera mitad del libro se siente como exposición que podría haberse dado a medida que progresa el argumento.
En cuanto a los personajes, los principales funcionan bien y ayudan a mantener el interés. Disfruté que muchos secundarios sean moralmente grises, que aunque sea un cuento de hadas, no haya solo buenos y malos.
Sin embargo, me hubiera gustado que la revelación del villano tuviera más peso.
En general, es un buen libro, pero algunas cosas simplemente suceden para poder avanzar el argumento. La maldición, por ejemplo, que es un punto clave en la trama, se resuelve demasiado fácil para dar lugar al siguiente problema.
Creo que la autora tiene mucho potencial, especialmente porque armó un mundo de fantasía interesante en un solo libro.
---
"Girl, Serpent, Thorn" reads as a fairytale with a twist.
It's the story of a princess that cannot touch anyone because they drop dead. It's an interesting concept with a lot of potential but the way it was executed was a little weird for me.
Let's start with the characters. The three MCs had a good balance between them, I felt that Soraya was the weaker one simply because sometimes her indecision dragged the pace.
Also, I wish the villain was less evident, I was expecting more from that reveal.
Regarding the plot, the idea it's great, but everything important happens in the second half, making the first part exposition only.
All in all, I think the author has a lot of potential. Especially since she was able to put together a fantasy world in one book, which is a rare thing.
---
"Girl, Serpent, Thorn" se lee como un cuento de hadas con un giro.
Nos narra la historia de una princesa que, debido a una maldición, es venenosa, por lo que puede matar a alguien solo con tocarle.
La idea es buena, pero la ejecución es lenta. La primera mitad del libro se siente como exposición que podría haberse dado a medida que progresa el argumento.
En cuanto a los personajes, los principales funcionan bien y ayudan a mantener el interés. Disfruté que muchos secundarios sean moralmente grises, que aunque sea un cuento de hadas, no haya solo buenos y malos.
Sin embargo, me hubiera gustado que la revelación del villano tuviera más peso.
En general, es un buen libro, pero algunas cosas simplemente suceden para poder avanzar el argumento. La maldición, por ejemplo, que es un punto clave en la trama, se resuelve demasiado fácil para dar lugar al siguiente problema.
Creo que la autora tiene mucho potencial, especialmente porque armó un mundo de fantasía interesante en un solo libro.
---
"Girl, Serpent, Thorn" reads as a fairytale with a twist.
It's the story of a princess that cannot touch anyone because they drop dead. It's an interesting concept with a lot of potential but the way it was executed was a little weird for me.
Let's start with the characters. The three MCs had a good balance between them, I felt that Soraya was the weaker one simply because sometimes her indecision dragged the pace.
Also, I wish the villain was less evident, I was expecting more from that reveal.
Regarding the plot, the idea it's great, but everything important happens in the second half, making the first part exposition only.
All in all, I think the author has a lot of potential. Especially since she was able to put together a fantasy world in one book, which is a rare thing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Death
Minor: Torture and Abandonment
kimseokjinschild's review against another edition
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
💫Plotline was very interesting and different, I like the fantasy element.
💫Takes on a modern take including topics like LGBTQ.
💫Resonated with character in some part, e.g. searching for feeling of belonging.
📈Female lead was annoying, she was incredibly indecisive and lacked will power to think.
📈She was made weak for character development, but she was made TOO weak. There were times she could have done more, but she didn't.
💫Takes on a modern take including topics like LGBTQ.
💫Resonated with character in some part, e.g. searching for feeling of belonging.
📈Female lead was annoying, she was incredibly indecisive and lacked will power to think.
📈She was made weak for character development, but she was made TOO weak. There were times she could have done more, but she didn't.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Blood and Toxic relationship
Minor: Torture
veskumelooni's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Torture, and Death
kbairbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.0
A sleeping beauty retelling! With Persian influence?! Wow I really enjoyed this! I love how the romance was subtle but had a nice feel to it and that the parent wasn’t entirely useless and that a man wasn’t the one to step through and save the day.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Torture, Violence, Confinement, Death, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
eve_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Overall Thoughts:
⁕ Bashardoust writes about grief, loneliness and loss SO WELL! I really was taken aback by how artfully she utilized the characters to create conflict centered around these themes.
⁕ Soraya’s development as the main character is solid. I thought it was particularly clever how Bashardoust juxtaposed two of the minor characters to show the alternative “paths” Soraya could take, and used her understanding of them to help her grapple with her inner conflict.
⁕ Some of the plot developments felt a little too convenient, a little too easy. As terrible as it sounds, I wanted the characters to suffer just a little more before being saved. It didn’t feel as gratifying as I would have liked when they were.
To read my full review, visit: https://evereads.online
For regular book-related content, follow my Instagram account: @eve_reads
⁕ Bashardoust writes about grief, loneliness and loss SO WELL! I really was taken aback by how artfully she utilized the characters to create conflict centered around these themes.
⁕ Soraya’s development as the main character is solid. I thought it was particularly clever how Bashardoust juxtaposed two of the minor characters to show the alternative “paths” Soraya could take, and used her understanding of them to help her grapple with her inner conflict.
⁕ Some of the plot developments felt a little too convenient, a little too easy. As terrible as it sounds, I wanted the characters to suffer just a little more before being saved. It didn’t feel as gratifying as I would have liked when they were.
To read my full review, visit: https://evereads.online
For regular book-related content, follow my Instagram account: @eve_reads
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture, Emotional abuse, Death, Gore, Confinement, and Body horror
hyliansee's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Death, Confinement, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Torture, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, and Cannibalism