A review by khuizenga
Venomous: How Earth's Deadliest Creatures Mastered Biochemistry by Christie Wilcox

5.0

This was a really fun overview of venomous animals and the molecular and genetic background of venom. She hit a good balance of understanding for the species while also fully laying out the sometimes terrifying effects of their venom. It was also a good balance of chatty and scientifically sound. I especially appreciate that this book was not an autobiography disguised as a science book like so many others - she does share some of her experiences, but they are all relevant and they are there to display the animals, not her search for inner meaning. Well done.