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Name: Girl, Serpent, Thorn
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Author: Melissa Bashardoust

📘 Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust

In a dark fantasy fairy tale, Soraya, a princess isolated in her family’s gardens, carries a deadly curse that turns her touch into poison. With her twin brother’s wedding approaching, she faces a choice: remain hidden or confront the world outside. Inside a dungeon, a demon holds knowledge she needs for freedom, while a young man above her walls sees past the poison and calls her spirit. As Soraya grapples with her powers and the consequences of her decisions, she questions whether she will remain a monster or become human.

First publish date: 2020

Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy

Authors: Melissa Bashardoust

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