Poison Study by Maria V. SnyderMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a solid, interesting YA fantasy novel about a murderer who is given a second chance at life as the commissioner's taster, ensuring the man doesn't get poisoned. Yelena has to consume poisons, initially, to learn how they taste, smell, and react, which is not even remotely fun (for her).
Beneath that part of the storyline flows a small thread of magic, which is attention-getting, though I think that's why I can't give this book 5 stars. The normal world building is decent, but the magical world building definitely leaves a lot to be desired. Also, I wish, for the length of the book, that just a bit more had actually happened in it.
I believe I'll give book 2 a try, but I considered not continuing on, as I still feel disconnected from this story and world. It's like I either can't or just don't want to emotionally invest in it, which is why I didn't give it 4 stars. I followed along, but this book never really grabbed me by the throat and squeezed. As a result, I took a bit of interest in it but was never fully engaged. So after considering that last statement, I actually don't think I'll move on to book 2 after all.
Book 260 read in 2018
Pages: 409
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