Poison by Bridget Zinn
Sixteen-year-old Kyra, a highly-skilled potions master, is the only one who knows her kingdom is on the verge of destruction—which means she’s the only one who can save it. Faced with no other choice, Kyra decides to do what she does best: poison the kingdom’s future ruler, who also happens to be her former best friend.
But, for the first time ever, her poisoned dart . . . misses.
Now a fugitive instead of a hero, Kyra is caught in a game of hide-and-seek with the king’s army and her potioner ex-boyfriend, Hal. At least she’s not alone. She’s armed with her vital potions, a too-cute pig, and Fred, the charming adventurer she can’t stop thinking about. Kyra is determined to get herself a second chance (at murder), but will she be able to find and defeat the princess before Hal and the army find her?
Kyra is not your typical murderer, and she’s certainly no damsel-in-distress—she’s the lovable and quick-witted hero of this romantic novel that has all the right ingredients to make teen girls swoon.
I like the setting of this book, the potion making is really inventive and I always wanted to hear more when it was mentioned. I loved Rosie the Pig, I liked how she had a character but it was not weird, it was really cute. At first I was not a fan of the way the story was told, but after while I got used to it, I felt like the story started half way through, but then flashbacks started, so everything was explained. I really liked Fred, he was fun and very charming. He is the kind of guy you want on your side, he tries his best even if he is totally out of his comfort zone.
I really had no clue what was going to happen, the twists and turns kept me guessing. The ending was really good and I wish I could read more about the world. Hal, oh , Hal he is such a creep. What she ever saw in him, chasing down his ex girlfriend and not even trying to get an explanation, not what I think a decent guy would do.
Four out of five stars
I would recommend this to anyone to likes fantasy.
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The concept sounds very interesting. Flashbacks do worry me a bit, but I think this “Kyra is not your typical murderer, and she’s certainly no damsel-in-distress—she’s the lovable and quick-witted hero of this romantic novel that has all the right ingredients to make teen girls swoon.” put me off from wanting to read this book, lol. It’s not for me.
Great review! 🙂
Thanks, ye it’s good, The flashbacks were well done, it fitted well, it probably is quite a girly book. Thanks for commenting 🙂
I really miss heroines who have a sense of humor and wit, not only deadliness and badassery… which is pretty much what all heroines these days have turned into. Not that I’m complaining, but sometimes it’s nice to have change, so Kyra sounds like an awesome protag! Fred sounds like a sweet guy. I’m REALLY done with all those love interests with a disturbed past and who’re always so emo-ish and mysterious — c’mon, who wants a guy like that when they can have someone fun and charming, right?
The only thing that puts me off is that you mentioned the story only starts halfway through. I hope that doesn’t mean the first half was boring? I couldn’t stand it if the beginning was boring. Probably wouldn’t even make it past the first few chapters, that’s how bad my impatience is. :S
Anyway, lovely review! I’m still not sure if I’ll give this book a go because I prefer darker and more violent books, but I know a lot of people enjoyed POISON, so who knows. I might try this out when I have the time. 🙂
Thanks, Ye I am the same, I don’t mind a past but why can it not be a good one sometimes?
What I meant by starting halfway was, that I expected it start before she tried to kill the princess, but it started after, once she was already on the run, it was all explained later, but took a while for me to get used to.
I have to say there are some very funny moments and not ones you usually find in this type of book.
Thanks for stopping by 🙂