A review by idamasic
A Fierce and Subtle Poison by Samantha Mabry

3.0

The concept and premise of A Fierce and Subtle Poison is very intriguing. It is wonderfully written and the style of writing really fits the mood of the novel. I found it easy to get into the story and once I started reading I was immersed in the mystery and the tales surrounding the cursed girl. There was a point for me about three-quarters of the way through where my attention waivered and my interest and excitement for the story decreased, which I feel may have been as a result of a lack of connection to the characters. There are many different avenues a story like this can take, especially when it comes to YA novels, and I appreciate where the author took the story and how it left off. While I wish I could have connected more to the novel as a whole, I did find it interesting and enjoyable. A Fierce and Subtle Poison is a wonderfully written debut with a compelling premise that I would recommend to fans of magical realism and mysteries.

*ARC provided by NetGalley. Publication date: April 12, 2016.

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