A review by beautynbks
The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Witches, potions, and Black girl magic? Sign me up!  The cover art for The Poisons We Drink reeled me right in, and the story itself wasn't a letdown. Venus Stoneheart, a potion brewer with a knack for love concoctions?  Intriguing, right?  

But here's the thing, while the audiobook narrator was fantastic, there was a lot to unpack.  The world-building  involved  Witcher  lore  and  nuanced details, and constantly rewinding slowed my progress. By the time the plot reached a pivotal point, I was lost in the sauce or brew. (pun intended)


Was it bad? Not at all!  The story itself is solid, but the audiobook format wasn't the best match for me.   If you're looking for a captivating fantasy with a strong Black girl lead, this might be your potion of choice. Just grab a physical copy for those intricate details!