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sanne_vds's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The 'plant magic' Briseis inherited kept me in wonder throughout the book and made me want to draw all the plants and herbs mentioned in my novel. Perhaps I'll even do just that when I reread this incredible story once more. I'm genuinly relieved I don't have to wait for the sequel and can buy in when I get home from holiday because I simply must know what happens next!
Ps. I didn't think it was possible to like this book more than I did the author's debut novel, but alas, This Poison Heart has been promoted to my favourite book of 2022 thus far!
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
headinthepages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
I loved this book!! I loved the combination of mythology and plant magic. Loved that the real world problems of any family were included to make this feel like a really contemporary fantasy. I loved the elements of humour and loved the conversations and interactions between people. I will for sure be reading book 2!!meaghanelizabook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Violence, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Physical abuse and Murder
lunarxcross's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Toxic friendship
decembermagpie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Self harm, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail