A review by mikaelawithak
The Poisoner by I.V. Ophelia

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I did enjoy this book overall but felt the last third moved too fast and focused more on shock value than where the characters originally organically would have gotten. Loved the first 2/3 of the story and hoping the sequel will bring back those elements 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking

Moderate: Addiction, Animal death, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail