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eire2011's review
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I received a digital arc via Netgalley though all thoughts are my own.
Saffron Everleigh is a research assistant who has always wanted to be able to advance further into her career though she knows she is against quite the obstacles with being a male-dominated University and having to deal with Dr. Berking who is a head of his own department, also an advisor to many including Saffron, that thinks he's a smooth one for the Ladies but is really just a jerk and should not be in the position he's in.
When Saffron's mentor Dr. Maxwell is accused of poisoning a colleague's wife while at a party that was supposed to be celebrating the send off party for a group of people to head of to the Amazon to do some studies, she knows that it can't be true.
Finding herself partnering up with the engaging Alexander who is one of the people meant to go on the trip, she will soon discover that her hunch about Dr. Maxwell being innocent will lead her down quite the winding path and that not all is as it seems.
This story was full of mystery, plenty of botanist lingo, a budding romance, a heavy dose of danger, a dash of poison and plenty of surprises.
This was such a fascinating book and I loved Saffron, Elizabeth (Saffron's best friend), Alexander and the rather grumpy but also sweet old caretaker who has a soft spot for Saffron.
I'm so excited to see what next is in store for Saffron and that ending was so sweet! I highly recommend checking out this book!
Saffron Everleigh is a research assistant who has always wanted to be able to advance further into her career though she knows she is against quite the obstacles with being a male-dominated University and having to deal with Dr. Berking who is a head of his own department, also an advisor to many including Saffron, that thinks he's a smooth one for the Ladies but is really just a jerk and should not be in the position he's in.
When Saffron's mentor Dr. Maxwell is accused of poisoning a colleague's wife while at a party that was supposed to be celebrating the send off party for a group of people to head of to the Amazon to do some studies, she knows that it can't be true.
Finding herself partnering up with the engaging Alexander who is one of the people meant to go on the trip, she will soon discover that her hunch about Dr. Maxwell being innocent will lead her down quite the winding path and that not all is as it seems.
This story was full of mystery, plenty of botanist lingo, a budding romance, a heavy dose of danger, a dash of poison and plenty of surprises.
This was such a fascinating book and I loved Saffron, Elizabeth (Saffron's best friend), Alexander and the rather grumpy but also sweet old caretaker who has a soft spot for Saffron.
I'm so excited to see what next is in store for Saffron and that ending was so sweet! I highly recommend checking out this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Trigger warnings: poisoning, some violence, attempted murder, abuse from an advisor to a student, bullying, death of a parent (from before the book started), mentions of the Great Warmondovertigo's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual assault, Medical trauma, Blood, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
caitlinreadss's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
“Oh, you have a problem with a strapping young man fighting through the jungle while pinning for you?”
A botanists guide to parties and poisons by Kate Khavari takes place in 1920’s London where Saffron Everleigh, a young research assistant with a passion for botany was thrown into the middle of a attempted murder investigation! Together, with the help of a charming biologist, Alexander Ashton, Saffron uses her wits and knowledge of plants to do everything in her power to clear the name of her accused mentor.
This book is a fast-paced, classic ‘who-done-it’ with extremely loveable characters. The plot was slightly predictable but the characters chemistry was so natural and fun I simply couldn’t stop reading and never lost interest. There was no cliff hanger at the end (which I appreciate) but clear possibility of a second book and I’m desperate to find out what happens during the expedition.
My only complaint when reading this was the character’s names: many names were very similar to one another leading me to be confused at the beginning because I didn’t understand who was playing what role in the story which, in my opinion, would be very important in a mystery.
Overall, a botanists guide to parties and poisons is a very fun read and I loved the academic background. I give it 4.5/5 stars and I recommended it to everyone (especially Stalking Jack the Ripper fans)!!
Thank you to the publisher/ author for providing me with this amazing arc through netgalley!
A botanists guide to parties and poisons by Kate Khavari takes place in 1920’s London where Saffron Everleigh, a young research assistant with a passion for botany was thrown into the middle of a attempted murder investigation! Together, with the help of a charming biologist, Alexander Ashton, Saffron uses her wits and knowledge of plants to do everything in her power to clear the name of her accused mentor.
This book is a fast-paced, classic ‘who-done-it’ with extremely loveable characters. The plot was slightly predictable but the characters chemistry was so natural and fun I simply couldn’t stop reading and never lost interest. There was no cliff hanger at the end (which I appreciate) but clear possibility of a second book and I’m desperate to find out what happens during the expedition.
My only complaint when reading this was the character’s names: many names were very similar to one another leading me to be confused at the beginning because I didn’t understand who was playing what role in the story which, in my opinion, would be very important in a mystery.
Overall, a botanists guide to parties and poisons is a very fun read and I loved the academic background. I give it 4.5/5 stars and I recommended it to everyone (especially Stalking Jack the Ripper fans)!!
Thank you to the publisher/ author for providing me with this amazing arc through netgalley!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence
Moderate: Mental illness, Blood, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent and War
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