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Girl, Serpent, Thorn

 

The book we would be reviewing today is, 'Girl, serpent, thorn'  penned by Melissa Bashardoust. It is a mix of a fairytale with a twist. What if the princess was the monster?


Melissa Bashardoust is a YA author and received her degree in English from the University of Califonia. She is the author of Girl, Serpent, Thorn and Girl made of snow. 




The plot unfolds from Soraya's viewpoint. She is the princess that is hidden away in the palace of Golvahar by her family. Poisonous to touch, she always felt she had to hide in the palace and stay away from everyone.



On her twin brother's wedding day, she has to choose if she wants to remain in the shadows or to step into the light. Below the palace, the dungeon is a div, who holds the answer to the question she always had. The key to her freedom. Above is the man who isn't afraid of her, and sees the girl that she is beneath the poison.


When she starts the facing consequences for all the choices she made, it makes her start questioning herself whether she is a princess or a monster? Is she a human or a demon?


It is a standalone fantasy novel, dealing with loyalty and self-interest. If you are a fan of fantasy and grew up reading Disney fairytales, pick up this book and dive right in for a new kind of adventure. 

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