A Fierce and Subtle Poison by Samantha Mabry

A Fierce and Subtle Poison

Samantha Mabry

288 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism young adult mysterious slow-paced

Description

Legends collide with reality when a boy is swept into the magical, dangerous world of a girl filled with poison. Everyone knows the legends about the cursed girl-Isabel, the one the se oras whisper about. They say she has green skin and grass for ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 461 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
adventurous 53%
dark 53%
tense 38%
emotional 23%
sad 15%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 38%
slow 30%
fast 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 41% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 33% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.13

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