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Poison
by Bridget Zinn
Kyra, a master potioner, is neck deep in trouble after trying (and failing) to kill the princess. It was necessary though. If the princess marries and becomes queen, then the whole kingdom will be corrupted. When nobody believed her warnings, Kyra took matters into her own hands. Now, with her potioner ex-boyfriend and the king’s army after her, Kyra’s plans to prevent the destruction of the land become trifle bit difficult. But Kyra is no damsel in distress! With a bag full of potions, a tracking pig named Rosie, and a distractingly handsome stranger by her side, Kyra will race against time to defeat the princess and save her kingdom.
Poison by Bridget Zinn is my kind of fantasy, where every turn of the page brings out that special touch of magic that makes you smile.
Kyra has earned a special spot on my heart as a fantasy heroine. This girl is stubborn, smart, and so not a girl who needs saving. She can save herself, dammit! She’s one of the Master Trio Potioners in the kingdom, and she’s the best in her craft. The details put into the potion and poison making process were brilliant. I mean, having a numbering system for the potions was genius, and we get to read about the potion making process too which was just awesome. Kyra has other abilities too, some which she’d rather not explore. She prefers the logic and science of potion making than the use of magic.
Though Kyra prefers to travel solo, soon she find herself with some interesting traveling companions like Rosie the pig—Her pinky little snout never leads Kyra astray—Fred—handsome, funny, and a completely unnecessary distraction (or so Kyra reminds herself every time his green eyes land on her)—and Langley, Fred’s wolflike dog who’s taken a liking to Rosie.
This lively quartet takes us up and down the forested lands of the kingdom and into the city itself, where Kyra will be in more danger than ever of being discovered. The pace never falters, and with the very unexpected turn of events and surprises all over the ending chapters, I could only turn the pages faster and faster (while cursing because I was nearing the end of this wonderfun adventure). All I can say is, if you like some good old undiluted fantasy, then Poison is the book for you.
Bridget Zinn was an amazing writer and it’s heartbreaking that she wasn’t able to continue to spread fantasy and magic through her prose.
Poison by Bridget Zinn is my kind of fantasy, where every turn of the page brings out that special touch of magic that makes you smile.
Kyra has earned a special spot on my heart as a fantasy heroine. This girl is stubborn, smart, and so not a girl who needs saving. She can save herself, dammit! She’s one of the Master Trio Potioners in the kingdom, and she’s the best in her craft. The details put into the potion and poison making process were brilliant. I mean, having a numbering system for the potions was genius, and we get to read about the potion making process too which was just awesome. Kyra has other abilities too, some which she’d rather not explore. She prefers the logic and science of potion making than the use of magic.
Though Kyra prefers to travel solo, soon she find herself with some interesting traveling companions like Rosie the pig—Her pinky little snout never leads Kyra astray—Fred—handsome, funny, and a completely unnecessary distraction (or so Kyra reminds herself every time his green eyes land on her)—and Langley, Fred’s wolflike dog who’s taken a liking to Rosie.
This lively quartet takes us up and down the forested lands of the kingdom and into the city itself, where Kyra will be in more danger than ever of being discovered. The pace never falters, and with the very unexpected turn of events and surprises all over the ending chapters, I could only turn the pages faster and faster (while cursing because I was nearing the end of this wonderfun adventure). All I can say is, if you like some good old undiluted fantasy, then Poison is the book for you.
Bridget Zinn was an amazing writer and it’s heartbreaking that she wasn’t able to continue to spread fantasy and magic through her prose.