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mrsjoellebell's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Death of parent
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
4.0
I thought this was interesting, and I really liked the love triangle. I can't believe I spent my young adult years reading about stupid boys when I could have read about awesome women. More women with powers pleaseeee.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Gore, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and War
Minor: Ableism, Sexual content, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
geno'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
3.25
“Stories always begin the same way: There was and there was not.”
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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: Death and Blood
Minor: Torture and Abandonment
taroroot's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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
3.0
this was a perfectly average YA fantasy. i enjoyed it but wouldn't consider it to be particularly special. i liked the Persian mythology elements. i think certain aspects of Soraya & Parvaneh's relationship were rushed which made it feel sort of inauthentic to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and War
ell_porritt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
it took me longer then usual to read this book but that’s due to exam season (ew) but yesterday i had a break from revision and i just couldn’t put this book down. i read most of it then and oh my god. it was amazing. the constant plot twists, characters introduced, the settings and places you get to explore is just amazing. yet another reason why fantasy books are my fav! <3
i loved azad and then when he just changed into her literal like worst nightmare since childhood… bro omg it was crazy! and when her mum told her the reason why she was cursed in the first place?! we also can’t forget the fact she basically ends up with parvaneh!! so many plot twists i loved it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder, and Gaslighting
noxii's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder
sweetlikesadia'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, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Blood
Minor: Torture
tbhsunday's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
I loved pretty much everything about this book. It was a fast, easy read and yet managed to provide a fun and complex story that portrayed the main character's conflicts well. In this book, the main character (Soraya) is challenged by the temptation to find a way to lift the curse she posesses, and find out who she really is. But her actions lead to consequences and challenge her to figure out a way to save those dear to her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Abandonment
redheaded_sunshine's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
i loved the story, and i think the only aspect i would have changed was a little more world-building, oddly enough! usually books tend to go too much into detail, but the characterization and plot were both so well executed that it’s a wonderful read nonetheless. with a fantasy world inspired with elements from persian culture makes the story all the more unique, and soraya is an amazing main character :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Misogyny
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Lesbophobia
andatherrin's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Body horror and Kidnapping