A review by nevafromtheswamp
This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron

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

3.75

I preferred Bayron's phasing and style in Cindrella is Dead, but I did enjoy her take on more modern world. This book warmed up to me a bit slower as well - possibly due to how rarely I read books set in our modern world, even in magical realism sense, and due cultural distance (I am not North American). But after a third or so in I started really enjoying the glimpses into the characters life and the immense amount of representation this book has. The characters are lovable, the descriptions are beautiful and the lore interesting. The attraction between mc and love interest is quite instant which won't be to everyone's tastes.

Overall it was a pleasant read and I am excited to read the sequel. 
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