Reviews tagging 'Vomit'

A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari

26 reviews

bearybooky's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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

5.0

I really enjoyed this story!! Cant wait to read books 2 and 3!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Self harm, Sexual assault, Vomit, Death of parent, and War

mels_reading_log's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

At a dinner party for University College of London staff, someone is poisoned. Newly hired research assistant, Saffron, puts on her detective cap to prove her mentor’s innocence. Alexander Ashton, another one of the scientists, gets pulled into her investigation and flirting starts up between the two of them. Can they figure out who actually poisoned the guest before a large group of the suspects get on a boat for their research trip to the Amazon? Or will Alexander have to set sail with a would-be murderer? I love a smart and flirty whodunit.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Medical content

Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Grief, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Vomit, Death of parent, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and War

sshabein's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted mysterious tense

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

3.0

This was fine, but it wasn't love. The writing style is a bit (forgive me) flowery for my taste, and Saffron is written as though she is very smart, and she mostly is, but she's also painfully naive. Also, she and this Alexander dude should just be buds, what with her "housemate who does housewife duties" bestie pining away at home. Maybe in future books there is a queer awakening for everyone involved? One can dream! But I am unlikely to continue on with the series. This might be more the sort of thing I'd watch instead of read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Racism

bubblybelle's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

delightfully cozy, historical mystery with plenty of twists and turns. as a plant enthusiast, i loved getting hearing this mystery from a Botanists POV and all of the plant facts that accompanied that. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Vomit

Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, Medical content, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism

khayes2's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

I really liked it! I was constantly changing my suspect and had fun with the budding romance between the characters. Super captivating and cute!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Vomit and War

awesome_archaeology's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is the first book of a STEM inspired mystery series and it offered an amazing story. It offers characters that are brilliant and charming set to the backdrop of 1920s London. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual assault

Minor: Infidelity, Sexism, and Vomit

karalyndawn's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious fast-paced

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

4.75

The slow burn romance in this book tho… 😍 I enjoyed this book a lot although some of the scientific jargon lost me a bit. I loved the romantic scenes between Saffron and Alexander. The ending was a bit lackluster but overall it was an enjoyable read and I can’t wait for the next one!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape and Murder

Minor: Vomit

scripturient's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Violence and Vomit

Minor: Gun violence and War

annah623's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I enjoyed the characters (mostly) and the setting and the romance. The mystery was alright. The writing was a little amateurish, but not bad. The main character was a little too not-like-other-girls, and there isn't a very good representation of other women aside from the main character (and her best friend who isn't in the book too much but is a welcome voice of reason). Overall, I enjoyed it enough to try the sequel too. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcoholism, Violence, Vomit, and War

There is the immediate threat of sexual assault/violence on page. It isn't explicit or graphic, but it could be triggering.

the main character is threatened with violent sexual assault by an antagonist, but they are interrupted before it is carried out.

fallenstarr's review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

A fun, fast read with enjoyable characters. This book takes place in the 1920's so sexism and misogyny is a part of that world, but there are so many characters that push back against that on a way that felt realistic for that time. 

The mystery was well written but not overly surprising. The romance was cute with plenty of tropes. So if tropes annoy you, this probably isn't for you. But if you're in the mood for something fun and fast, enjoy!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Medical content, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Drug use, Vomit, and Death of parent