A review by snazel
A Little Taste of Poison by R.J. Anderson

5.0

This is such a good Middle Grade series.

Excellent, complete characters? Check.
Familiar yet interesting worldbuilding? Check.
Discussions about the impact of corrupt governments, the ways in which injustice perpetuates itself, religious prejudice, social ostracism, the power of rumour and assumption, income inequality and privilege? Check.
Title that is applicable to actionable plot and ALSO the characters' journeys? Check.
Kick-ass mystery? Check.
A very deep desire on my part for book three? Check AND check.