There is a lot to like about This Poison Heart. I love that it’s a story about a girl, Briseis with plant powers and that makes her immune to very poisonous plants. Now the story of how she has these powers is fascinating and tied into Greek mythology. The mythology story that explains Briseis’ family tree is the one about Medea and Jason and The Golden Fleece which honestly…I don’t even remember. I don’t know much about Medea but I have heard of Jason and The Golden Fleece, but ask me what it is about and I have no recollection. But the story gives us the background about it.
A lot of this book is a mystery because Briseis is adopted and then she’s willed an estate which was owned by her bio aunt, Circe. We learn that all is not as it seems at this new home Briseis and her moms have moved into. I loved that Briseis has two very loving moms. Her moms were my favorite characters in the book. The story is wonderfully diverse with Briseis moms and she herself being bisexual. There is a blossoming love interest in this story as well.
Briseis is very trusting and that bites her in the end. At times I just wish she wasn’t so trusting but she has to make her mistakes and learn but it’s a hard lesson in this story. The second half of the book was so much better than the first half. The first half was a little too slow for me but it’s due to setting up all the backstory of Briseis connection to Medea. The second half pulls the story together and there are some crazy things that happen. It definitely sets everything up nicely for the sequel.
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I literally love this book my teacher gave it to me and I hand to buy another copy
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2022
I loved it so much
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2022
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Siobhan
Witchy and cottagecore-type vibes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 7, 2022
Siobhan
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 7, 2022
This book contains details of violence, murder, homicides, poisons, injuries, etc.
If a sensitive reader, this book may not be for you.
Am I mad? Absolutely!!
Do I want more? Of course!!!
I am currently an emotional wreck after this book🤪
Kalynn Bayron I have a bone to pick with you, was everything truly necessary!? WAS THAT BETRAYAL NECESSARY!? 😠
I will not rest until I have the next book in my hands! I need to know what happens and how....and who can be trusted anymore!? My trust issues are not happy with you Kalynn Bayron. 🙂
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From the very beginning, I was interested. As you begin reading, it feels slightly mysterious. You don't know all the details straight away, instead, they are slowly revealed to you. This is what kept me keen on reading further.
Finding out more and more about Bri alongside her was truly interesting. She's basically a plant whisperer if you ask me.
The intwined Greek Mythology had me. I love learning more and more and Kalynn Bayron had clearly done her research.
Bri's moms...ugh...I love them. That's all I gotta say. Mo's (Angie) inability to cook breakfast and her overflowing confidence really warmed my heart. Mom's (Thandie) over-protectivenesss of Bri was felt.
I could connect well to Bri's character and I definitely feel that she has even bigger trust issues now than what she had at the beginning *death stare directed at no author in particular....*.
I cannot wait for book 2!! I need it ASAP😣 Must I wait till June 😩
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Chloe M
May give it a second try, it wasn't that bad
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New insta buy author
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I need to find someone to talk about this book. Oh my goodness what a ride!
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Justine (I Should Read That)
A heartwarming YA novel that's a delight to read
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