A review by kianareads
A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

 What a powerful powerful story. 
 
How powerful it is to read a story in which the heroine does not ever shy away from her power. In which we see her laugh in the face of those that paint her as a monster, knowing that it was them who caused her pain. In which we see her find everything she needs within herself, and still find joy and hope in connection. In which we see her survive in spite of it all. 
 
Manisha’s journey is so very impactful. The author does not shy away from the mature subject matter in this Medusa retelling, and though there were moments that left me sick to my stomach, I felt they were critical to the story (please read the trigger warnings before!). The care with which Patel portrayed and handled Manisha’s trauma is very moving. 
 
A striking, unapologetic, and epic tale that forces you to question “what it truly means to be a monster”. 
 
(Thank you to NetGalley, Rick Riordan Presents, and Disney Publishing Worldwide for this ARC!!) 
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