Melissa Bashardoust's debut novel is everything a fairy tale should be." Girls Made of Snow and Glass is like reading a particularly wonderful and vivid dream, complete with imaginative magic, delightful characters, and beautiful language. ―Traci Chee, New York Times bestselling author of The Reader "In Girls Made of Snow and Glass, Melissa Bashardoust has given us exquisite displays of magic, complex mother-daughter relationships, and gloriously powerful women triumphing in a world that does not want them to be powerful. “A richly written rethinking of Snow White.Bashardoust thoughtfully reflects on the complicated nature of the stepdaughter/stepmother relationship while exploring agency, individuality, love, and free will.” “Utterly superb.” -ALA Booklist, starred review A refreshing and progressive original retelling. Filled with magic, adventure, and interesting characters, this debut will keep readers thoroughly engaged. “An empowering novel with strong, three-dimensional female protagonists who refuse to let jealousy and power break their bond. a hauntingly evocative adaptation that stands on its own merits.” “Magic, mother-daughter conflict, and the quest for self-identity are given a dark and fantastical treatment in this chilling feminist adaptation of the "Snow White" fairy tale. ALA Amelia Bloomer List for feminist literature
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