With a pig on your head), and, for me, the scene with the "man lesson". Expect major gigglesĭuring a certain river-crossing scene (tip: Do not ever cross a river Not a complaint, just something interesting to think about. Sidebar: Is it just me, or is there a trend for K-named fantasy/dystopian YA heroines? Kyra from Poison, Kira from Prophecy, Katsa from Graceling, Karou from Daughter of Smoke and Bone, Katniss from The Hunger Games, etc. She's not as tough as she pretends to be, and I enjoyed spending time with her. She's driven, sure, and very focused, but not entirely closed off. She has a royal best friend, an ex-boyfriend, and people she loves, though she's understandably on the outs with them, having just attempted to assassinate said best friend. hard, I guess, like your typical bad-ass YA girl adept with poisonous potions.
I thought she was a blast from page one, in which she is scaling the side of a building, attempting to break in. Let's start with the lady herself, Kyra the master potioneer. And in that regard, Poison most definitely succeeds. But sometimes, all you really ask for in life is a little pink pig, a cute boy with a sunny smile, and a sassy lady potioneer whose sole purpose is to entertain you. This is feel-good fantasy at it's finest, the kind that feels more middle grade than gritty YA. Seriously, this is such a fun, whimsical little book, full of light, humor, and magic. The story: Well, that was just delightful. I will say that's EXACTLY as I pictured Kyra, and the pig is perfection. The cover: I keep flip-flopping on this one! I can't decide if it's whimsical and appropriately cutesy, or if I think it looks like a cheesy movie poster, like Ella Enchanted or something (a book I love and a movie I refuse to speak of). Romantic novel that has all the right ingredients to make teen girls Is not your typical murderer, and she’s certainly noĭamsel-in-distress-she’s the lovable and quick-witted hero of this Kyra isĭetermined to get herself a second chance (at murder), but will she beĪble to find and defeat the princess before Hal and the army find her? She’s armed with her vital potions, a too-cute pig, andįred, the charming adventurer she can’t stop thinking about. With the king’s army and her potioner ex-boyfriend, Hal. misses.Ī fugitive instead of a hero, Kyra is caught in a game of hide-and-seek Poison the kingdom’s future ruler, who also happens to be her formerīut, for the first time ever, her poisoned dart. Faced with no other choice, Kyra decides to do what she does best: On the verge of destruction-which means she’s the only one who can save Highly-skilled potions master, is the only one who knows her kingdom is Though it lacked some depth, and I encountered one or two tiny plot holes, I was basically charmed from beginning to end! Rating: A cute, whimsical little fairy tale with a sense of humor and an insanely cute pig.
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