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A review by lirelyn
Poison Kiss by Ana Mardoll
I really enjoyed this! Queer poly supernatural romance is pretty much right up my alley. I loved how thoughtfully it dealt with trauma and the ongoing aftermath as people band together to heal. The way the main character struggled to come to grips with her identity and self-worth, in the wake of how her trauma had changed her, resonated deeply with me, and showed once again how fantasy and magic can get to the heart of very real and everyday struggles.
I personally don't relate when there's instant attraction and connection between characters in a romance, and there was some of that here that gave me trouble staying with the story at parts. But all the characters are terrific and lovable in their different ways, and the relationship between the two female love interests in particular was very compelling to me. And the action/suspense sequences had me glued to the page.
All in all, well-written, a well-crafted world with people I want to spend more time with.
I personally don't relate when there's instant attraction and connection between characters in a romance, and there was some of that here that gave me trouble staying with the story at parts. But all the characters are terrific and lovable in their different ways, and the relationship between the two female love interests in particular was very compelling to me. And the action/suspense sequences had me glued to the page.
All in all, well-written, a well-crafted world with people I want to spend more time with.