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A review by bookswithlee
This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved this book so much I finished it in a day which is rare!
I went into this book not knowing anything about it, but I loved the cover and saw so many people on social media raving about it, so I thought I would give it a try, and it did not disappoint! Y’all, I was racing to get to the end!
Our main character has the ability to grow plants with a single touch, we learn this at the start of the book and it gave me that “a-ha” moment as the cover stated to make sense lol
What I liked:
-The representation in this book is amazing! Pansexual, LGBTQIA Rep, Black main character.
- very easy engaging read. Definitely one that will keep you engaged
- the overall plot is so good! This book is true black girl magic!
-the balance between fantasy, mystery, with even a bit of romance is great!
-found family is a bit trope in this book and I’m here for that!
- the character development felt authentic
What I disliked:
- the beginning was a bit slower. I felt like at the start it was engaging and then it slowed down, but by the end there’s so much information you can’t keep up!
- it ended on a cliff hanger but of course it did….this doesn’t count against the books rating in my eyes, but still…lol
Overall great book! If you’re a fan of Legendborn you’ll likely enjoy this book as well! Even if you don’t, the cover is enough to buy this book to admire it
I went into this book not knowing anything about it, but I loved the cover and saw so many people on social media raving about it, so I thought I would give it a try, and it did not disappoint! Y’all, I was racing to get to the end!
Our main character has the ability to grow plants with a single touch, we learn this at the start of the book and it gave me that “a-ha” moment as the cover stated to make sense lol
What I liked:
-The representation in this book is amazing! Pansexual, LGBTQIA Rep, Black main character.
- very easy engaging read. Definitely one that will keep you engaged
- the overall plot is so good! This book is true black girl magic!
-the balance between fantasy, mystery, with even a bit of romance is great!
-found family is a bit trope in this book and I’m here for that!
- the character development felt authentic
What I disliked:
- the beginning was a bit slower. I felt like at the start it was engaging and then it slowed down, but by the end there’s so much information you can’t keep up!
- it ended on a cliff hanger but of course it did….this doesn’t count against the books rating in my eyes, but still…lol
Overall great book! If you’re a fan of Legendborn you’ll likely enjoy this book as well! Even if you don’t, the cover is enough to buy this book to admire it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Murder and Death of parent