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A review by hanahjain
Poison Princess by Kresley Cole
2.0
I was disappointed with this novel. I have read quite a few Kresley Cole paranormal romance titles, and some of them are great and some are so-so. This (her first YA title, I believe) is definitely in the so-so category.
While I enjoyed the world building & the tarot cards (so cool to see that in a book!), I didn't develop feelings for any of the characters. The protagonist, Evie, is written in a very truthful manner, but she isn't someone I would like or root for. Jackson, her teenage paramour, thinks she is useless, a spoiled rich girl who has no idea how to survive or what is truly important in life- and he's right. For the life of me I have no idea why Jackson works so hard to save Evie! And she spends the entire book trying to deny her truth, her reality, her strength, and her power. I suppose when I think that Evie is a 16 year old girl dealing with madness, death, starvation, rape, etc. I really shouldn't be so hard on her, but man! I just couldn't develop empathy or sympathy for the characters.
It's possible that this series will lead to so great stories and great characters like her "Immortals After Dark" series. But as a stand alone novel? Disappointing.
While I enjoyed the world building & the tarot cards (so cool to see that in a book!), I didn't develop feelings for any of the characters. The protagonist, Evie, is written in a very truthful manner, but she isn't someone I would like or root for. Jackson, her teenage paramour, thinks she is useless, a spoiled rich girl who has no idea how to survive or what is truly important in life- and he's right. For the life of me I have no idea why Jackson works so hard to save Evie! And she spends the entire book trying to deny her truth, her reality, her strength, and her power. I suppose when I think that Evie is a 16 year old girl dealing with madness, death, starvation, rape, etc. I really shouldn't be so hard on her, but man! I just couldn't develop empathy or sympathy for the characters.
It's possible that this series will lead to so great stories and great characters like her "Immortals After Dark" series. But as a stand alone novel? Disappointing.