A review by barnesm31
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Brilliant stuff Kirus reviews described it "the narrative’s strengths lie in an intricate and unpredictable plot that resists easy tropes and textured and evocative worldbuilding. All characters are Persian. An alluring feminist fairy tale. (author’s note, further reading)" and I have to agree.