Genre: Fantasy / Romance
Book Type: Audio
Author: Melissa Bashardoust
Pages: 336
Publisher: Flatiron Books (July 7, 2020)
Book Description:
There was and there was not, as all stories begin, a princess cursed to be poisonous to the touch. But for Soraya, who has lived her life hidden away, apart from her family, safe only in her gardens, it’s not just a story.
As the day of her twin brother’s wedding approaches, Soraya must decide if she’s willing to step outside of the shadows for the first time. Below in the dungeon is a demon who holds knowledge that she craves, the answer to her freedom. And above is a young man who isn’t afraid of her, whose eyes linger not with fear, but with an understanding of who she is beneath the poison.
Soraya thought she knew her place in the world, but when her choices lead to consequences she never imagined, she begins to question who she is and who she is becoming…human or demon. Princess or monster.
Thoughts:
🎧 Audio 🎧
I’m really enjoying audio, and it 💯 made this book for me. It was absolutely beautiful to listen to (not sure I would have been able to pronounce everything correctly 😬), but her voice was angelic. This had a strong “fairytale” feel, while also being a beautiful tale on family, betrayal, secrets, mystery, magic and love.
Soraya carries the key to saving her family, but struggles with her position within the family. She fears love and the ability to express who she is, while fearing rejection and disgrace. Can she be accepted for who she is and be loved fully?
“Tears were filling her eyes […] What would it mean to surrender? What would she become?”
I highly recommend this YA. It was so magically written and captivating. It was very different from what I typically read, and I am so glad I branched out.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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