Fantasy
This Poison Heart
2021·373 pages
A Black teen with plant-growing powers inherits a house and uncovers a legacy of witches, a poison garden, and Greek mythology secrets.
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A Black teen with plant-growing powers inherits a house and uncovers a legacy of witches, a poison garden, and Greek mythology secrets.
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_ 'Kalynn Bayron does more than re-write a fairy-tale ... 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 Kemmerer 'Brings much-needed inclusivity and contemporary flavor to the teen fantasy genre' - Kirkus Reviews 'A delicious mix of intoxicating fantasy and coming of age, steeped in Greek mythology and peppered with references to the Jordan Peele films Get Out and Us ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Adoptive mothers in a same-sex relationship; minimal romantic subplots
Violence & gore
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Murder, blood, gore, decapitation, dismemberment, and graphic hostage scenes
Profanity
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Strong language present throughout
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central LGBTQ+ themes with two mothers and emphasis on identity and inclusivity
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources
Magic & witchcraft
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Plant-based powers, witches, poison garden, and Greek mythology elements
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources
Political content
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Black Lives Matter messaging and themes of inclusivity
Self-harm / suicide
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Mentions of self-injury
Abuse & suffering
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Death of a parent by violence, racism, and poisoning
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