This Poison Heart | 
pickI really enjoyed this book! The cover is amazing too! I ordered the second novel as soon as I finished this one. It was cool to be able to read a novel like this where the MC is a young black girl. There are some fantastically magical elements in this novel, such as Briseis‘s unique ability to control plants, the mysterious apothecary, and the deadly garden filled with botanical dangers.
so-soThis was one of those books where I enjoyed it, but I also wanted to finish it. I was swept in right away, but hated how the cliffhanger of an ending. I loved the spin on Greek mythology but I didn‘t feel any emotions from the main character or those last few chapters. Might pick up the sequel, but not right away.
Here‘s my book recommendation for #hauntedshelf A very well written fantasy book with some Greek mythology and modern family drama mixed in. #skeletoncrew
pickThis was a fun read! Following along as Bri discovers herself, and her history and abilities is a fast-paced road. The links with Greek mythology — and earlier — were thoughtful and worked with the story, and all the characters were well-drawn and interesting. The Poison Garden is fascinating and the magical elements make it all work together. I was so involved I looked wildly for the sequel as soon as I was done.
Yoinked this off the tbr shelf to read bc The Constant Rabbit is downstairs and I don‘t feel like reading digital. 😅😂
“Imagine plants are kind of like people. Tell a person they‘re worthless, hurt their feelings everyday—they‘d wither, too.”
pickA discovery of self through the anxiety of unknown. This Poison Heart provides a fun and mysterious adventure, through which Bri attempts to unearth the truth behind her magical connection with nature and plants.
Starting this one tonight. It is my 51st book of the year. My goal is 52 books this (and honestly every) year. I am hoping that I can reach 90 tho like I did last year. I've heard good things about this one. Going to dive in now.
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pickThis was a cute ya gothic novel about Briseis, who can control plants. I loved the Greek mythology and the plant magic, but the book didn't really get going until the very end. It is a duology, and at some point, I plan to read the second one 🪴
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#ReadOrDonate @julieclair It was good but I'll probably still donate it.
Adding to my current reads
pickCouldn‘t have picked a better book to end 2023 on! If you like magic and plants this one is for you.
Currently at the airport waiting on my flight home, and reading this gorgeous book. I have less than 100 pages left so I‘m confident this will be my last book of 2023.
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I loved this book. Had no idea that mythology would be included which made it even better. The second in the series was just as good.
#AutumnPlease Day 9
I'd say there are certainly some #FallFlowers in this one.
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Thank you so much @Bookgoil The candle smells fantastic. I can't wait to dive into the books and I love chocolate 😸
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pickI adored characters in this book, it was really easy to relate to Bri. I also loved the message there: embrace who you are and be yourself.
I also recognized how the author loves the same kind of stories than me because there were certain vibes and acknowlegments confirmed where those vibes came from. I really loved the atmosphere.
This was really solid story, easy and pleasurable to read.
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“...imagine telling someone they‘re beautiful, magnetic, stunning. Every single day. Imagine how they‘d flourish.”
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“imagine plants are kind of like people. Tell a person they‘re worthless, hurt their feelings everyday—they‘d wither, too.”
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“I don‘t discriminate when it comes to good books. I‘ll read anything.”
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“The people we love are never really gone from us“
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pickI loved this book! Twisty and vicious with amazing takes on Greek mythology, bloodthirsty plants, and hidden gardens. All the characters felt very real, with the possible exception of one… is he a full human being, I wonder? I‘m really looking forward to book 2, which seems like it will have a completely different kind of plot. One small negative is that Briseis seemed really slow on the uptake at times.
Why would anyone name their child Briseis? It‘s like you‘re asking for bad stuff to happen to them.
pickBk2 of May is done. I‘m really hoping this means my mojo is coming back, but I‘ve prob just jinxed it! The 1st in a YA duology by a BIPOC author, it features an LGBTQ+ & BIPOC cast in a mythology/magical retelling of the Medea story involving poison gardens & earth magic. I loved it so much I‘m already halfway through the sequel. #BookspinBingo #Doublespin #FourFoursIn23 #NoBuy2023Bingo #ReadingTheUSA #NewYork #Pantone2023 #ReadySetRead
four stars across the board in april twenty three ✨️
none remarkable, but all good 👍🏻
and these color palettes go so well together 👀
onward to may, happy reading trails y'all 😎
pickA contemporary fantasy about a girl with a unique and deathly power. Briseis can grow plants from seeds and into beautiful blooms. This also includes deadly poisonous plants.
Briseis is left an estate by a relative. A place surrounded by plants, trees and so much more. A place where she can learn to control her gift. But Briseis comes across letters and keys that lead to dangerous places only she can enter. Can‘t wait to get hold of book 2!
Just picked up my library hold and the librarian gave me a matching bookmark 📖
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pickOoooo I loved this. I have a new favorite author. Loved the setting, big old crumbly house ooooo yes that‘s my jam. Lots of great references to myths and musicals. Adored it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pick5/5⭐ Take Strange Horticulture, put it in the framework of a Nancy Drew game, mix in a bunch of Greek mythology, & voila, you have this masterpiece.
I stayed up way too late reading this book, & once I finished I immediately started the sequel. I adore the world the author built & honestly kind of want to live in Rhinebeck. This book is perfect for those who love mystery, magic, mythology, apothecaries & plants, & old houses with secrets.
pickWonderful diverse YA fantasy that is a retelling of Medea, which made me want to know more about the myth as well as more about plants. I can't wait to read the sequel
pickI liked this more than the last book I read by this #ColoradoLocal author (Cinderella is Dead)! I enjoyed Briseis's plant power, having adopted moms, and the overall feel of the story. In the last 10%, it did drop back into the overly dramatic and mostly unbelievable style that I disliked in her other book. This was recently featured in a #RainbowCrate, which is why I read it! #LGBTQ #PlantMagic
Debra thank you so much for the awesome #nightmaremakerswap box! The bookmarks are so cute and I can't wait to work on the cross stitch project with the tools you got me! I've been wanting this book for so long so I'm happy to have it! Thank you again! 🧡
Such a fun greek myth reimagining with magic, well-written black characters, and LGBTQ+ romances. Highly recommend!
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I liked all of the books I finished this week. There was something about Miriam that kept me reading. I appreciate that she speaks her mind. TPH was a good YA fantasy. Thank you @DanaManiac for gifting it to me. Ghost was my #AuthorAMonth pic and also my July #Doublespin.
My goal for the upcoming week is to finish Night of the Living Deed & This Time Tomorrow and read The Invention of Wings & Olympus, Texas.
Completed my modest annual reading goal. June was a slow month but July has been one great read after another. Looking forward to keeping it going.
52nd book was a re-read of This Poison Heart. About to start the sequel (so excited!).
pickI am going to give this 4.5 stars because you have to read a second book. Lol the story was well done & the pieces came together. I could guess some but there were plot twist. Now I have to read the second book because there is so much more to know. This book weaves Greek myths & history together while giving a modern story. Add to your stack but make sure to add both. I am glad I waited till second book launched last month! 😉#woc #magic
I take a book everywhere — lol I got to sit and rest my legs while everyone was buzzing around me. I had the best time. This was a sitting room for convention attendees. I enjoyed butter beer & reading. Can‘t read about magic without my wand.#Potterheads can you guess whose wand this is? #magic #fandays #readanywhere #poc #woc #magic
Saw this online and thought this was amazing look at the main characters from this book. I can‘t believe how twisty this book is the secrets that come about. If you like chills, suspense, magic, this is the book. I will shout out one of my favorite characters of this Book “Lou” - he was in for a short time & stole the show in his pages. I would read a series on him and his family 🔥#kitchenwitch #herbs #magic #mystery #woc
Welp this book has me by the throat!! I can‘t get away from the story. Unlike the previous book by this author of a reimagined fairy tale, this book is based off a story of a disciple of Hecate and how myth and truth are woven together to tell the stories of a time before internet. This magical story with real life reference and even more practical responses to magic is amazing. #poc #woc #magical #ny #plants #wlw #lgbtq #hecate #greece #legacy
Dana, thank you so much for this great swap. You are right, This Poison Heart, sounds right up my alley and I think I‘m going to start it today. It sounds sooooo good! Love the chocolate (a fave), candle, bookmarks, pin and postcards. Just a wonderful box of goodies! Thank you.
Thank you, @BeaG, for the book and goodies!
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Pride Month: Day Twenty One! 🌈
I couldn't decide between these two books for my video this week - so I talked about them both! 😆 Both are great contemporary stories; one a rom com, and the other a more serious look at relationships - but they're both FANTASTIC!
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YA Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkDPpwnJNSM
Adult Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3DLOdocs7U&t=23s
Pride Month: Day Twenty! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
The sequel to this book comes out tomorrow so it seemed like a great day to feature this book! Basically this story features a black queer girl with Poison Ivy like powers, a crumbly old gothic mansion, tons of cool plants, and a mystery! It was one of my favorite YA books from last year so I am SUPER EXCITED to read the next one! 💕📚
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Pride Month: Day Four! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
I will never stop talking about this book! It was so so so good! Combine a mysterious manor house, Greek mythology, and a gay Black Poison Ivy, and you have a bit of an idea of what makes it so incredible!
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