Reviews with content warning for Blood - This Poison Heart

I loved this! I'm a sucker for modern takes on myths/legends. I will def check out the sequel. Enjoyed the characters, enjoyed the story, and looking forward to what the next book brings. Hopefully we can see how Briseis' relationships change/grow with everyone in her life and where this quest takes her.
Honestly, enjoy this the most out of the books I've read from this author.

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emotional mysterious tense 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? Yes

2.5

The entire book was boring, except for the last 100 pages. They were actually criminally exciting, compared to the rest of the book.

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This Poison Heart is definitely for black women who like greek mythology. And of course sapphic lovers. So it's perfect I got to finish this first week of June.

Briseis is a young teen female protagnist that has lots to learn. For one about her birth family when she gets the news her biological mom Selene and sister Circe left her the estate mansion in Rhineback, New York. And of course the way she got her ability to grow plants and safety against poison. With two moms that raised her, Bri leaves New York City for a summer in the upstate New York town.

Now the mythology that is a part of this is so intricate. But at the same time makes sense. Brisesis through discoveries of in the mansion learns about the work and ancestry. Notnto mention who she meets from living in this mansion. Who they descend from, the work their apothecary and garden did for certain locals brings about a new world thats dangerous but gives her some more depth about her identity. The gift becomes more dangerous with the fact its goes back to Hecate and old relative Medea.

She finds out the risks of this world and power quick enough. With one seceret and dangerous heart plant that was under Selene and Circes protection in there garden. This being the major danger that causes the plot. With her family throughout and the end of this story.

I can't wait to see what new details are revealed in This Wicked Fate. But at the same time am extremely nervous with how this one concludes.

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adventurous 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? No

4.5

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kolso28436's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

SO GOOD! Loved the queer representation of not just the main character but the parents too. This was an adventurous book from the dynamics of adoption and financial struggles, to finding out family secrets and having cool powers! If you’re into plants, Greek mythology, or just a fun read this is for you!

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious

5.0

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adventurous emotional informative mysterious tense 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? Yes

5.0

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adventurous funny 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

4.25

Super good book! I really enjoyed the characters and the relationship the mc had with her mom. A really fun story with only some small nit picks I didn't love. The romance felt a little insta love and I don't think the love interest had enough time to grow to like the Mc, I just feel like the book needed a few more chapters for their relationship. Other than that, duper good

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