Reviews tagging 'War'

A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari

29 reviews

scripturient's review

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Vomit and Violence

Minor: Gun violence and War

annah623's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I enjoyed the characters (mostly) and the setting and the romance. The mystery was alright. The writing was a little amateurish, but not bad. The main character was a little too not-like-other-girls, and there isn't a very good representation of other women aside from the main character (and her best friend who isn't in the book too much but is a welcome voice of reason). Overall, I enjoyed it enough to try the sequel too. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Mental illness

Minor: Alcoholism, Vomit, War, and Violence

There is the immediate threat of sexual assault/violence on page. It isn't explicit or graphic, but it could be triggering.

the main character is threatened with violent sexual assault by an antagonist, but they are interrupted before it is carried out.

vi_v's review

informative mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: War and Sexual harassment

chilivanilli28's review

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Death

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Minor: Sexual assault and War

chelseylb1988's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Murder, Death of parent, War, and Violence

snickahz's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Gun violence and Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism and War

kefowler's review

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and War

_alyssar_'s review

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual assault, Vomit, Infidelity, Sexism, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment

Minor: War

rowdymeowdy's review

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Moderate: War, Murder, and Sexual assault

Minor: Death of parent

katanai's review

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

well...a page turner for sure. i found the writing a bit... juvenile? it's a nice read, tho. the mc is a bit of an impulsive pusher & i found myself cringing at some of the things she did. the romance on the side was a nice touch & honestly? kind of one of the best elements of the book. for the actual mystery? it made my head hurt but not bc of it being complex, but rather all the terminology being used that just made it kind of a chore to read. anyway. it's a nice read.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: War and Sexism

Minor: Infidelity