Drawing from Persian mythology and fairytales, Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust revolves around Soraya, who — just like a princess from a fairytale — is cursed to poison everything she touches, forcing her to alienate herself from the world. As her twin brother's wedding day approaches, Soraya must decide whether she can risk stepping out for the big day, though the consequences are even graver than she realises.
Out July 7