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  • This Poison Heart

  • By: Kalynn Bayron
  • Narrated by: Jordan Cobb
  • Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (140 ratings)

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This Poison Heart

By: Kalynn Bayron
Narrated by: Jordan Cobb
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Summary

Bloomsbury presents This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron, read by Jordan Cobb.

Ever since she can remember, Briseis has had power over plants. Flowers bloom in her footsteps and leaves turn to face her as though she were the sun. It’s a power she and her adoptive mothers have spent her whole life trying to hide. And then Briseis inherits an old house from her birth mother and suddenly finds herself with the space and privacy to test her powers for the first time.

But as Briseis starts to bring the house’s rambling garden back to life, she finds she has also inherited generations of secrets. A hidden altar to a dark goddess, a lineage of witches stretching back to ancient times and a hidden garden overgrown with the most deadly poisonous plants on Earth. And Briseis’s long-departed ancestors aren’t going to let her rest until she accepts her place as the keeper of the terrible power that lies at the heart of the Poison Garden.

Cinderella Is Dead author Kalynn Bayron brings a message of proud inclusivity to this empowering fantasy about a young woman finding the strength to challenge everything she has been told is true.

©2021 Kalynn Bayron (P)2021 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Critic reviews

"Ambitious, replacing the happily-ever-after with a tragic legacy and a defiant, feminist tone." (Publisher's Weekly Online)

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A serial not a novel

Interesting concept and I would have given 4 stars but am irritated that this is not a stand alone tale. Lightweight in many ways. Fantasy lovers with “black like me” and/or LGBT focus may find it especially enjoyable and then might buy the next in the series. The use of the word “drug” instead of “dragged” says it all for me.

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Excellent story, I would definitely recommend

The story is so well thought out. Very enjoyable to listen too. The narrator has a lovely voice too, which is even better!

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One if the best I've read

queer black girl magic. it's emotional, gripping, funny as hel and I love all the characters.
I honestly loved everything about this book, I'm so so happy I found it.
I would definaty recommend you read this!

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brilliant

A really gripping story! A great story to escape reality. loved it! mythology and magic ❤️

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Fantasy botanical young adult fiction

I really loved this book, a very easy listen. Botany, mythology, fantasy and black queer family - it had it all. Can’t wait for the next book!

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Refreshing and Suspenseful

So refreshingly modern and such a suspenseful plot! Strongly recommend for any teen or adult looking for an intriguing and fun book.

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Obsessed with this series

This book series is amazing- I only wish it was a trilogy!!
The Greek mythology, magic & twists and turns teamed with such beautiful representation in the characters make this such a phenomenal read!

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Worth the listen!

Wasn’t sure what to expect when choosing this audiobook but I really enjoyed every minute of it.

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Gripping, magical, clever

I loved this story, and the reader was fab! Can't wait to read the next one!

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AMAZING

I absolutely loved the story. Love black characters. Love magic and ancestors. I finished it in 3 days.

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Love it!

I love the story. Now i have to listen to the 2nd book. Can't wait❤️

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