Reviews tagging 'Vomit'

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

24 reviews

bubblybelle's review

funny 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

4.0

delightfully cozy, historical mystery with plenty of twists and turns. as a plant enthusiast, i loved getting hearing this mystery from a Botanists POV and all of the plant facts that accompanied that. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Vomit

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Medical content, Death of parent, and Violence

Minor: Alcoholism and Addiction

khayes2's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

I really liked it! I was constantly changing my suspect and had fun with the budding romance between the characters. Super captivating and cute!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: War and Vomit

awesome_archaeology's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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

4.0

This is the first book of a STEM inspired mystery series and it offered an amazing story. It offers characters that are brilliant and charming set to the backdrop of 1920s London. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual assault

Minor: Infidelity, Sexism, and Vomit

jeshleman's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-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

Evidence to read - slow pace, so took me a while to commit enough time to finish it, but I enjoyed hearing about the academia backdrop to the mystery. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual harassment and Vomit

karalyndawn's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious fast-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

4.75

The slow burn romance in this book tho… 😍 I enjoyed this book a lot although some of the scientific jargon lost me a bit. I loved the romantic scenes between Saffron and Alexander. The ending was a bit lackluster but overall it was an enjoyable read and I can’t wait for the next one!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape and Murder

Minor: Vomit

scripturient's review against another edition

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

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.

fallenstarr's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

A fun, fast read with enjoyable characters. This book takes place in the 1920's so sexism and misogyny is a part of that world, but there are so many characters that push back against that on a way that felt realistic for that time. 

The mystery was well written but not overly surprising. The romance was cute with plenty of tropes. So if tropes annoy you, this probably isn't for you. But if you're in the mood for something fun and fast, enjoy!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Sexism, Medical content, Sexual harassment, and Misogyny

Minor: Vomit, Drug use, and Death of parent

snickahz's review

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

jaynovara's review

mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Drug use, Medical content, and Vomit