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snapeygan's reviews
59 reviews
3.25
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
WOW! What a great thriller! Im often disappointed by the quality of the thrillers I read, where plot twists are preferred to background. But I was agreeably surprised by the writing of Leah Mercer! It had enough twists, while still giving us a good background story. A lot of important themes were also in the book, which resulted in a great read. Never forget, « secrets had a wad of tumbling out, sometimes in the worst way imaginable, and with the worst possible consequences ». I loved hating some characters and I loved feeling empathetic towards others. I got to say that I did see the plot twist coming, but it didn’t stop me from enjoying the book! I’ll definitely look into more books from this author!
Thank you Boukuture and Netgalley for this ARC! All opinions are mine.
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Mental illness, Car accident, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Infertility, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Miscarriage, Blood, and Medical content
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Death, Drug use, Miscarriage, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Pandemic/Epidemic
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
If you’re a fan of Hunger Games, romance, bad-ass characters, then this book is for you!!
Thank you netgalley for the arc!
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
My only complaints would be that I had a bit of difficulties to understand all the terms relatives to the universe of the books, and that the main character was a bit the stereotypical girlboss that saves the universe (not saying I don’t like it, but it could’ve been less stereotypical and the other women could have been portrayed in a better light).
I loved how inclusive this book was, and how the characters were nuanced and gray (all were bad and good at the same time). The worldbuilding was really good, as was the way it was written.
I absolutely cannot wait for the sequel!!
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Blood, Grief, Murder, Colonisation, and War
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If you’re searching a book with a black girl with magic, a great critic of the world and of racism, a good story that’ll make you laugh, cry and reflect, The Poisons We Drink is the perfect book for you!
*thank you Netgalley for the ARC!
Graphic: Death, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Child death, Death, Torture, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Stalking, and Pregnancy
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I’m in need of short stories these days to finish my reading challenge, so this book was what I was searching for. I think it’s a great way to aboard the subject, and even if it’s not what I was searching, I think it would have been better if it was longer. The writing style also felt middle school, which I liked less. Otherwise, the subject was great.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Moderate: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Self harm, Medical content, and Dysphoria