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A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari
58 reviews
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!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: War and Vomit
daddyprentiss's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Interesting premise, less than masterful execution. The characters were bland and in the effort to make the protagonist seem like the smartest one around, everyone else is almost buffoon-like in comparison. The dialogue was oddly paced. Everything lined up too conveniently- the protagonist takes several stupid risks that would likely have killed a minor character, but everything works out for her in the end. I pushed through this book in the hope that it would get better and was sorely disappointed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexual harassment
door's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
knitterscasket's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
riale's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
2.75
Wouldn't read again, but it's a quick and easy read for those looking to get into reading again , or interested in trying out a different genre.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Murder and Fire/Fire injury
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.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment and Vomit
maggieoconnell's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
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.
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.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!
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!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Sexism, Medical content, Sexual harassment, and Misogyny
Minor: Vomit, Drug use, and Death of parent
vi_v's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Minor: War and Sexual harassment