Not only can she make them grow with a touch of her hands, but she also has an immunity to all toxic varieties, from poison ivy to hemlock and belladonna. This Poison Heart follows the story of Briseis, a young Brooklyn teen who has a special affinity for plants. Smart, well-written, and full of incisive character work, this is a fantasy story that effortlessly balances classic tropes with a modern sensibility, centering its story around the main character’s experience as an adopted Black teen on a journey to discover who she is – that’s only partially relevant to the strange powers she can command. Her second effort cements her place as one of the genre’s most exciting up-and-coming authors: This Poison Heartis a compelling tale of magic and family that incorporates Greek mythology, herb lore, and a fascinating contemporary Gothic atmosphere into something that feels wonderfully fresh and new. Kalynn Baron’s YA fantasy debut Cinderella is Deadwas one of 2020’s most pleasant surprises, a rich and compelling retelling that reimagined the classic fairytale as a powerful story of resistance.
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