The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste

The Poisons We Drink

Bethany Baptiste

480 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy young adult dark emotional tense medium-paced
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In a country divided between humans and witchers, Venus Stoneheart hustles as a brewer making illegal love potions to support her family.Love potions is a dangerous business. Brewing has painful, debilitating side effects, and getting caught means...

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Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
emotional 68%
tense 61%
adventurous 56%
mysterious 54%
challenging 34%
sad 22%
reflective 18%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
funny 10%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 18%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 21% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.81

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