The Kinder Poison, written by Natalie Mae, is a young adult fantasy novel that will be released on June 16, 2020. This story is published by Razorbill. Check out my review and US giveaway below.
Thank you so much, Razorbill, and Patricia @ FFBC tours, for the gifted e-copy! The opinions expressed are my own and material is courtesy of the publisher, FFBC Tour, and the author.
Synopsis – The Kinder Poison by Natalie Mae
Perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Holly Black, this enthralling fantasy adventure follows a teenage girl chosen to be the human sacrifice in a deadly game between three heirs who will do anything for the crown.
Zahru has long dreamed of leaving the kingdom of Orkena and having the kinds of adventures she’s only ever heard about in stories. But as a lowly Whisperer, her power to commune with animals means that her place is serving in the royal stables until the day her magic runs dry.
All that changes when the ailing ruler invokes the Crossing: a death-defying race across the desert, in which the first of his heirs to finish—and take the life of a human sacrifice at the journey’s end—will ascend to the throne and be granted unparalleled abilities.
With all of the kingdom abuzz, Zahru leaps at the chance to change her fate if just for a night by sneaking into the palace for a taste of the revelry. But the minor indiscretion turns into a deadly mistake when she gets caught up in a feud between the heirs and is forced to become the Crossing’s human sacrifice. Zahru is left with only one hope for survival: somehow figuring out how to overcome the most dangerous people in the world.
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Review – The Kinder Poison by Natalie Mae
First of all, I love this cover. Before I dive into my review, I wanted to take a moment to appreciate this stunning cover. I’ll be honest, this cover is the first thing that drew me into this story. Then, I read the synopsis and I knew I had to read.
This book certainly did not disappoint. I loved everything about it from the first page to the very end. The book is well written and the plot caught my attention. it is a fast-paced story and I read this book pretty fast despite having 416 pages.
I loved Zahru and her personality. I was able to relate to her and I enjoy reading about her despite everything that happens to her. I was always eager to know what would come next.
The siblings have an interesting dynamic. It was interesting to read about them and their own motivations. The world-building is well done and I found the magic system interesting. This book was definitely an exciting ride.
You should definitely add it to your tbr. 🙂
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
About the author: Natalie Mae
NaTaLiE MaE is an ex-programmer, dessert enthusiast, and author of young adult novels. She has also been a freelance editor and Pitch Wars mentor, and feels it notable to mention she once held a job where she had to feed spiders.
She now writes full-time at home with a bag of dark chocolates in one hand and a leopard cat on her lap. She is most definitely not checking Instagram right now.
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US Giveaway
Prize: Win (1) of (5) copies of THE KINDER POISON by Natalie Mae (US Only)
June 10, 2020 – June 24, 2020
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This one has been on my radar! Great Review!
Thank you! Definitely a good read
Really really want to read this – the excerpt from BookishFirst was awesome!
I hope you do. It was a great read. 😉