The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
kiala's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Gun violence
Minor: Alcohol and Alcoholism
antimony27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Rape, Violence, Physical abuse, Murder, and Gun violence
goldenjunegem's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexism, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Murder, Violence, and War
mgmotley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, Sexual assault, Vomit, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, War, Mental illness, and Infidelity
raelam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Minor: Sexual harassment and Violence
gardenbasil's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.25
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death of parent, Gun violence, Violence, and Sexism
jentrythelibrarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Minor: Colonisation, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Violence, Mental illness, War, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
clarabooksit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War, Vomit, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Classism
caitlinreadss's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
A botanists guide to parties and poisons by Kate Khavari takes place in 1920’s London where Saffron Everleigh, a young research assistant with a passion for botany was thrown into the middle of a attempted murder investigation! Together, with the help of a charming biologist, Alexander Ashton, Saffron uses her wits and knowledge of plants to do everything in her power to clear the name of her accused mentor.
This book is a fast-paced, classic ‘who-done-it’ with extremely loveable characters. The plot was slightly predictable but the characters chemistry was so natural and fun I simply couldn’t stop reading and never lost interest. There was no cliff hanger at the end (which I appreciate) but clear possibility of a second book and I’m desperate to find out what happens during the expedition.
My only complaint when reading this was the character’s names: many names were very similar to one another leading me to be confused at the beginning because I didn’t understand who was playing what role in the story which, in my opinion, would be very important in a mystery.
Overall, a botanists guide to parties and poisons is a very fun read and I loved the academic background. I give it 4.5/5 stars and I recommended it to everyone (especially Stalking Jack the Ripper fans)!!
Thank you to the publisher/ author for providing me with this amazing arc through netgalley!
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence
Moderate: Mental illness, Blood, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent and War