The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste

The Poisons We Drink

Bethany Baptiste

448 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy young adult

Description

As a revolution brews, in a country divided between witchers and humans, an eighteen-year-old Black brewer of love potions must protect her sister after her mother is killed. But when she is coerced into making powerful potions to persuade and ens...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
adventurous 80%
dark 80%
sad 80%
tense 80%
mysterious 60%
challenging 40%
inspiring 40%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.03

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