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A review by frostyreadsss
Blood to Poison by Mary Watson
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
“Child, you are so much more than your anger. It is a tool, sometimes necessary. Your anger does not define you.”
Blood to Poison is a gripping exploration and vindication of anger, rooted in South African history. It was great to read about a young woman is able to be angry, confident and kind, all at once. Savannah has a lot to be angry about, and her anger remains a source of strength, even as she wrestles with its intensity.
This is my first book by Mary Watson, but her exquisite writing style (blending important issues with magic, folklore, an emotionally endearing protagonist and the South African heritage) was absolutely magnificent and I’ll definitely be adding her previous books to my TBR!
Tw: racism, abuse. magic induced self harm, misogyny, sexual harassment
Blood to Poison is a gripping exploration and vindication of anger, rooted in South African history. It was great to read about a young woman is able to be angry, confident and kind, all at once. Savannah has a lot to be angry about, and her anger remains a source of strength, even as she wrestles with its intensity.
This is my first book by Mary Watson, but her exquisite writing style (blending important issues with magic, folklore, an emotionally endearing protagonist and the South African heritage) was absolutely magnificent and I’ll definitely be adding her previous books to my TBR!
Tw: racism, abuse. magic induced self harm, misogyny, sexual harassment