A Fierce and Subtle Poison by Samantha Mabry

A Fierce and Subtle Poison

Samantha Mabry

288 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism young adult mysterious slow-paced
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Description

Legends collide with reality when a boy is swept into the magical, dangerous world of a girl filled with poison. Everyone knows the legends about the cursed girl—Isabel, the one the señoras whisper about. They say she has green skin and grass for ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 541 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 53%
dark 53%
tense 40%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 33%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 38% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.12

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