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neuroqueer's Reviews (442)
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Overall: A
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Overall: A
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Overall: B
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Overall: F
NO.
NO.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Overall: B+
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lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Overall: B-
"A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons" is a decent time-killer, but it doesn't quite break new ground. The writing is easy to follow, but the pacing drags significantly in the middle. Saffron Everleigh, the protagonist, is engaging, but her rash decisions make it difficult to believe she's working in a scientific field. The romance felt forced, though not unpleasant. While the mystery itself piqued my interest, the exploration of the poisonous plants felt underdeveloped. I read using both ebook and audio formats, and the audiobook narrator did a great job keeping me engaged. I will try the next book as I hope Saffron's botanical skills are expanded upon there.
"A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons" is a decent time-killer, but it doesn't quite break new ground. The writing is easy to follow, but the pacing drags significantly in the middle. Saffron Everleigh, the protagonist, is engaging, but her rash decisions make it difficult to believe she's working in a scientific field. The romance felt forced, though not unpleasant. While the mystery itself piqued my interest, the exploration of the poisonous plants felt underdeveloped. I read using both ebook and audio formats, and the audiobook narrator did a great job keeping me engaged. I will try the next book as I hope Saffron's botanical skills are expanded upon there.
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adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Overall: B+
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Overall: B+
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Overall: B+
The book started off sluggish, but by the middle, it picked up, and I couldn't put it down. The premise of colonizing a planet with a sentient "Mother Nature" in goop form was really intriguing, but there needed to be more world building. Character development was arguably the strongest aspect of the book. Vinh and Amara's toxic relationship, along with their dynamic with Jesse, was compelling. However, I think the focus on this dynamic weakened the horror aspects of the story. While I haven't read many books with environmental horror, I felt like more could have been done here.
I could have used more horror elements and world building, but what is there is genuinely fascinating. This story will stick with me for a while.
The book started off sluggish, but by the middle, it picked up, and I couldn't put it down. The premise of colonizing a planet with a sentient "Mother Nature" in goop form was really intriguing, but there needed to be more world building. Character development was arguably the strongest aspect of the book. Vinh and Amara's toxic relationship, along with their dynamic with Jesse, was compelling. However, I think the focus on this dynamic weakened the horror aspects of the story. While I haven't read many books with environmental horror, I felt like more could have been done here.
I could have used more horror elements and world building, but what is there is genuinely fascinating. This story will stick with me for a while.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Overall: A-