Girl, Serpent, Thorn Review: Is It Worth Reading?
A poisonous princess, a captive div and a sapphic ending: Melissa Bashardoust’s Persian-myth fairy tale has a great heroine and a rich world, held back by twists you can see coming.
Melissa Bashardoust
Girls Made of Snow and Glass Review — Is It Worth Reading?
Updated on October 9, 2026 Verdict: A thoughtful feminist Snow White retelling that puts the stepmother and stepdaughter at the centre and makes their bond the real love story, held back by a slow first half and a sapphic romance that stays firmly in the background. Best for: Readers who want a character-driven YA fairy … Read more