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Girl, Serpent, Thorn

by Melissa Bashardoust · 336 pages · Published July 2020
Spoiler-light guide Similar books included
3.52 / 5 across 10K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A dark, romantic Adult ya fantasy built around cursed princess, forbidden love, lgbtq+. 336 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Dark. Romantic. Atmospheric.

Dark Romantic Atmospheric

Mood Match

Dark Romantic Atmospheric
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  • You need romance or spice to stay engaged
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  • You want a long series to binge
  • You need a strong romance to drive the plot

Content notes

Violence
Cursed Princess
Forbidden Love
LGBTQ+
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
75%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
3/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
YA Fantasy
LGBTQ+
Persian Fantasy
Moods
Dark
Romantic
Atmospheric
Key Tropes
Cursed Princess
Forbidden Love
LGBTQ+
Ending
Satisfying
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Is Girl, Serpent, Thorn spicy?

No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Who would enjoy Girl, Serpent, Thorn?

Readers who love dark and romantic stories with cursed princess and forbidden love. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Girl, Serpent, Thorn?

A dark, romantic Adult ya fantasy built around cursed princess, forbidden love, lgbtq+. 336 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for Girl, Serpent, Thorn?

Content notes include: violence. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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