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zombiezami's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, Violence, Death, Torture, Blood, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, and Body horror
Minor: Pregnancy, Racism, Toxic friendship, and Police brutality
foreverinastory's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this so much!! I need the sequel right now!! I really enjoyed Cinderella Is Dead when it came out, but This Poison Heart has me at stan levels for Kalynn Bayron. Ma'am can do no wrong. I will read ANYTHING she writes. Also desperate for the sequel *cries in queer*
This Poison Heart is about Briseis, an adopted Black girl with two moms. She's always been able to grow plants well past what would be considered normal. Then when a lawyer comes to visit, she tells Briseis that she's inherited a manor from her biological mom and aunt. Together, Briseis and her moms decide to try it out for a month. Briseis finds letters from her aunt and begins to learn there's much more to her family heritage than she thought.
I loved Briseis's character so much. Her knack with plants was so cool. I loved seeing all she could do with her magic and seeing her bring her family's apothecary back. I really hope we get to see more of the apothecary in book 2. Honestly, give me a novella just about Briseis growing the plants and selling them to her customers, I WOULD LOVE IT.
I didn't know there was Greek mythology in this until like a couple days before I read it. I am a hoe for any type of mythology, so my interest and fascination skyrocketed and this book fucking delivered. Between the mystery of the manor and Bri's blood family, to murder and magic, I was captivated by this book and I did not want it to let go. Honestly, I'm ready to reread this now.
There's just a small hint of romance in this book and I'm so curious to see what will bloom between these two. I'm rooting so hard for them. Yes these are plant puns.
Rep: adopted Black pansexual female MC with two Black moms, sapphic Black female love interest, Black male side character, Black female side character.
CWs: Blood, death, death of parent, injury/injury detail, murder, violence. Minor: mentions of racism and past instances of police brutality.
This Poison Heart is about Briseis, an adopted Black girl with two moms. She's always been able to grow plants well past what would be considered normal. Then when a lawyer comes to visit, she tells Briseis that she's inherited a manor from her biological mom and aunt. Together, Briseis and her moms decide to try it out for a month. Briseis finds letters from her aunt and begins to learn there's much more to her family heritage than she thought.
I loved Briseis's character so much. Her knack with plants was so cool. I loved seeing all she could do with her magic and seeing her bring her family's apothecary back. I really hope we get to see more of the apothecary in book 2. Honestly, give me a novella just about Briseis growing the plants and selling them to her customers, I WOULD LOVE IT.
I didn't know there was Greek mythology in this until like a couple days before I read it. I am a hoe for any type of mythology, so my interest and fascination skyrocketed and this book fucking delivered. Between the mystery of the manor and Bri's blood family, to murder and magic, I was captivated by this book and I did not want it to let go. Honestly, I'm ready to reread this now.
There's just a small hint of romance in this book and I'm so curious to see what will bloom between these two. I'm rooting so hard for them. Yes these are plant puns.
Rep: adopted Black pansexual female MC with two Black moms, sapphic Black female love interest, Black male side character, Black female side character.
CWs: Blood, death, death of parent, injury/injury detail, murder, violence. Minor: mentions of racism and past instances of police brutality.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Police brutality and Racism
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