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A review by whatyoutolkienabout
The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste
5.0
I will be utterly honest and say I discovered this book due to the book twitter drama but as soon as I had then read the synopsis I was more than excited about it. I can honestly say that The Poisons We Drink is a debut that will not quickly be forgotten. First I want to acknowledge that I am not a POC but I honestly believe that Baptist as created a speculative urban fantasy that holds up a mirror present day, particularly the United States, and the prejudices and hate POC are facing on the day to the day basis.
The is so much offered in The Poisons We Drink, including mystery and politics but beyond the fantastic plot, wonderful world building and general story the characters really shine. Venus was a joy of a protagonist. I loved how she acted, how real she was. She dealt with some issues that are so true to real life and honestly she acted better than I would have expected.
The plot itself is tightly woven and I loved the twists and turns. This is perfect for fans of urban fantasy and speculative fiction. It is also important for mirroring the current political and prejudice that people are facing right now.
The is so much offered in The Poisons We Drink, including mystery and politics but beyond the fantastic plot, wonderful world building and general story the characters really shine. Venus was a joy of a protagonist. I loved how she acted, how real she was. She dealt with some issues that are so true to real life and honestly she acted better than I would have expected.
The plot itself is tightly woven and I loved the twists and turns. This is perfect for fans of urban fantasy and speculative fiction. It is also important for mirroring the current political and prejudice that people are facing right now.