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 señoras whisper about. They say she has green skin and grass for ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 425 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 55%
dark 55%
emotional 33%
tense 33%
sad 22%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 37% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.13

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