Initial Thoughts:
Absolutely LOVED this book. The magic/worldbuilding/history was fascinating, the characters were amazing, and the plot itself was a perfect mix of mystery and adventure. I need to read the sequel right now.

Series Review:
I absolutely adored this duology. 

Kalynn Bayron created an lively, diverse cast of characters and an intriguing story that I genuinely *enjoyed* reading. It covered some tougher topics while still being a fun read, filled with mythology and poison and goddesses and gardens. The concept was captivating, and Bayron executed it nearly perfectly.

I loved that the dialogue and character interactions felt very genuine, and the uniqueness of the magic. Though I had a rough idea of where the story was going, the plot twists still took me by surprise!

Also, the cliffhanger at the end of This Poison Heart convinced me to pick up the sequel IMMEDIATELY, and I was hooked right away. Bayron successfully avoided second-book-syndrome and created a vibrant, exciting adventure that took the ideas of the first book to a whole new level.

If you’re looking for a quick YA book with a contemporary setting, mythology, powerful women, and a sapphic romance, I highly recommend this series!