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.Ĭinderella 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. From hidden meanings to the secret treasures and everything in between. 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. This is a podcast where I, Osa, review books and the stories behind them. 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.īut as Briseis starts to bring the house's rambling garden back to life, she finds she has also inherited generations of secrets.

It's a power she and her adoptive mothers have spent her whole life trying to hide. Flowers bloom in her footsteps and leaves turn to face her as though she were the sun. Ever since she can remember, Briseis has had power over plants. By Sarah Tyson About the Book and Author 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. She breaks it apart and rebuilds it into a wholly original and captivating story where girls finally decide for themselves who lives happily ever after' - Brigid KemmererĮver since she can remember, Briseis has had power over plants. Kid’s Book Review: This Poison Heart August 10, 2021. From the bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead.

READ REVIEW 5 THIS POISON HEART by Kalynn Bayron RELEASE DATE: JA teenager explores her magical connections to greenery and gods. 'Kalynn Bayron does more than re-write a fairy-tale. There is more to Bris sudden inheritance than she could have imagined, and she is determined to uncover it. THIS POISON HEART Kirkus Reviews Brings much-needed inclusivity and contemporary flavor to the teen fantasy genre.

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