An Affair of Poisons | 
pickI just finished An Affair of Poisons, and I loved it. It's an alternate history tale of a Shadow Society that poisons King Louis XIV and then takes power. There are two perspectives, one told by the daughter of the Shadow Society leader, and a bastard prince who is fighting to save his sisters. The two meet and try to take back the city in the name of the boy's brother, the dauphin Louis. I thought it was a beautiful story with strong characters.
panWell this was a monumental disappointment of a book. Simply put: you've read this book before. I've read this book before. Anyone who has read a fiction book has read this book before. Despite the concept of poisoning King Louis around the time of the revolution, this book is very basic. The main female is into alchemy but spends 99% of the book swooning or being the most sense human imaginable. It's the least memorable book possible in 2019.
pickFun, alternate history of King Louis XIV. I love how much was based in factual evidence but events were changed. I read this book super fast and I think that kept my interest high. Great main characters and the pace moved. Solid YA pick!
pickFun YA historical which offers a fantasy, alternative retelling of alchemy, murder, La Voisin & more in 17th c. France. Mira is an alchemist & a poisoner. After the deadly poison she brews to kill an abusive duke is actually used to kill the Sun King & much of his court, she must choose sides as her mother wages war. Josse, the bastard son of the king, rescues his royal siblings but they can‘t get far without help. Adventure, romance, rebellion!
One last new library book to preview...at least for now. I‘m one chapter in and can only hope the remainder of the book lives up to the first chapter. Loved the beginning and I‘m excited to read more. 🤞it‘s good!
