Why readers love Melissa Bashardoust
Melissa Bashardoust doesn't just write ya fantasy — Melissa Bashardoust writes the kind of ya fantasy that gives you a book hangover for days. Cursed Princess. Forbidden Love. LGBTQ+. It's all here, tuned to exactly the frequency that dark readers are searching for.
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Girl, Serpent, Thorn has the highest spice level at 0/5. All of Melissa Bashardoust's books are at spice level 0.
Melissa Bashardoust primarily writes YA Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Persian Fantasy. Melissa Bashardoust's books are known for dark, romantic, atmospheric vibes with tropes like cursed princess, forbidden love, lgbtq+.
We have 1 Melissa Bashardoust book profiled with full mood, spice, and trope breakdowns. Each guide is based on a complete read-through.
We recommend starting with Girl, Serpent, Thorn. We recommend starting here because it's the perfect entry point, accessible heat level, works as a standalone.
Melissa Bashardoust's books lean clean to mild, averaging 0/5 spice. If you want low-heat reads, Melissa Bashardoust is a safe pick.
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