em_reads_books 's review for:

Master of Poisons by Andrea Hairston

3.25

challenging inspiring slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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I'm glad I came across <a href="https://locusmag.com/2020/12/katharine-coldiron-reviews-master-of-poisons-by-andrea-hairston/">this review</a>, because it echoes my thoughts perfectly (and validates my experience of thinking maybe I missed some explanations at the beginning). It's an incredible story with many breathtaking moments. And it was also exhausting to read and keep up with; it kept feeling like maaaaybe the next chapter will pause to clarify some things and let the reader collect their thoughts but that never happened.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence