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Poison Study (Study, #1)
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Well living witha psychopath Valek is a perk in my humble opinion.
The story
Yelena is waiting to be executed and she's made peace with that, but then the Commander's right hand (who also happens to be an assassin) approaches her with an offer; she can either be executed as planned or she can become the Commander's new food taster. Yelena naturally picks the latest and she's introduced into a world of politics, schemings and poisons, and she eventually has to face her worst nightmares and find the strength to confront them.
Thoughts
One of the reasons I started reading Poison Study (besides the gorgeous cover and the premise) was the assumption that it resembles Throne of Glass, which I adore. And it's true, both of them are about an incarcerated girl who is given a second chance if she endures a dangerous challenge, but that's where the resemblances end. Poison Study is different. Unique. Marvelous.
Poisons, magic, deception, spies, secrets, assassins, conspiracies, military action, heinous acts and acts of kindness, great main and secondary characters , Maria V. Snyder gives you everything. Yelena is an extremely likable MC, from a scared girl depending on others she evolves into a strong woman who embraces her weakness and turns it into courage. Andmy precious Valek plays an important part in this transformation.
Valek contemplated to kill Yelena twice, he was rude and manipulative and he put his duty above everything else. But yet Yelena found a place in his black heart and held it with a strong grip. Their chemistry was palpable and their love was building slowly and steadily. One of the finest OTPs, ladies and gentlemen!
You haven't read Poison Study yet? Santa will get you no present this year.
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“Poisoned, pursued and living with a psychopath. Not what I would consider the good life. Death has its perks.”
Well living with
The story
Yelena is waiting to be executed and she's made peace with that, but then the Commander's right hand (who also happens to be an assassin) approaches her with an offer; she can either be executed as planned or she can become the Commander's new food taster. Yelena naturally picks the latest and she's introduced into a world of politics, schemings and poisons, and she eventually has to face her worst nightmares and find the strength to confront them.
“Trusting is hard. Knowing who to trust, even harder.”
Thoughts
One of the reasons I started reading Poison Study (besides the gorgeous cover and the premise) was the assumption that it resembles Throne of Glass, which I adore. And it's true, both of them are about an incarcerated girl who is given a second chance if she endures a dangerous challenge, but that's where the resemblances end. Poison Study is different. Unique. Marvelous.
Poisons, magic, deception, spies, secrets, assassins, conspiracies, military action, heinous acts and acts of kindness, great main and secondary characters , Maria V. Snyder gives you everything. Yelena is an extremely likable MC, from a scared girl depending on others she evolves into a strong woman who embraces her weakness and turns it into courage. And
“But you’ve slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.”
Valek contemplated to kill Yelena twice, he was rude and manipulative and he put his duty above everything else. But yet Yelena found a place in his black heart and held it with a strong grip. Their chemistry was palpable and their love was building slowly and steadily. One of the finest OTPs, ladies and gentlemen!
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Quotes Katerina Liked
“Everyone makes choices in life. Some bad, some good. It's called living, and if you want to bow out, then go right ahead. But don't do it halfway. Don't linger in whiner's limbo.”
― Poison Study
― Poison Study
“Yelena, you've driven me crazy. You've caused me considerable trouble and I've contemplated ending your life twice since I've known you." Valek's warm breath in my ear sent a shiver down my spine.
"But you’ve slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.”
“That sounds more like a poison than a person,” was all I could say. His confession had both shocked and thrilled me.
“Exactly,” Valek replied. “You have poisoned me.”
― Poison Study
"But you’ve slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.”
“That sounds more like a poison than a person,” was all I could say. His confession had both shocked and thrilled me.
“Exactly,” Valek replied. “You have poisoned me.”
― Poison Study
“What have I earned from you, Valek? Loyalty? Respect? Trust?"
"You have my attention. But give me what I want, and you can have everything.”
― Poison Study
"You have my attention. But give me what I want, and you can have everything.”
― Poison Study
“Poisoned, pursued and living with a psychopath. Not what I would consider the good life. Death has its perks.”
― Poison Study
― Poison Study
“An execution order hasn’t kept us apart before. There are ways to get around it. We will be together.”
“Is that an order?”
“No, a promise.”
― Poison Study
“Is that an order?”
“No, a promise.”
― Poison Study
“One, and two, and three, four, five. Keep fighting like this and you will die," Janco sang.”
― Poison Study
― Poison Study
“I want you to have this.” He extended his hand. On his palm sat the beautiful butterfly he had carved. Silver spots on the wings glinted in the sunlight, and a silver chain hung from a small hole drilled into its body.
Valek looped the necklace around my neck. “When I carved this statue, I was thinking about you. Delicate in appearance, but with a strength unnoticed at first glance.” His eyes met mine.”
― Poison Study
Valek looped the necklace around my neck. “When I carved this statue, I was thinking about you. Delicate in appearance, but with a strength unnoticed at first glance.” His eyes met mine.”
― Poison Study
Reading Progress
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Great review. Team Valek!!!
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Thank you Michelle!!:) Valek is one of the best YA heroes!!Love him so much!! ❤
He doesn't seem like he could be a hero but he is!! :)
Great Review Katerina! I need to read this book!
Katerina, every book you review suddenly climbs my TBR list and gets the top :3
I've been wanting to read this for a while! Now I really want to read it!
Amazing review, Katerina! Again, if I haven't read this book already, I would totally now)) I liked this book, but the ending a little bit disappointed me, or rather I felt like closer to an end the book wasn't as good as in the beginning for me, but I am glad you enjoyed this one;)
Michelle wrote: "He doesn't seem like he could be a hero but he is!! :)"That's one of the great things about him!He's closed up and cautious,always suspicious,with a dark past full of crimes and secrets,but he crawls into your heart and shows there's more to him!:)
Eleni wrote: "Great Review Katerina! I need to read this book!"
Thank you Eleni!!It's one of the best YA fantasy books,I'm sure you'll like it!!^^
Abigail wrote: "I've been wanting to read this for a while! Now I really want to read it!"You will not regret reading it!The story,the pace,the characters,the writing,everything is perfect!!:)
Vippi wrote: "Katerina, every book you review suddenly climbs my TBR list and gets the top :3"
He he that's my darkest purpose dear!Especially when it comes to books I loved with all my heart!You should give it a try!!^^
Alexis wrote: "Fab review Katerina! :) heard great things about this book"
Thank you Alexis!!^^It's totally worth the hype!!
Nastassja wrote: "Amazing review, Katerina! Again, if I haven't read this book already, I would totally now)) I liked this book, but the ending a little bit disappointed me, or rather I felt like closer to an end th..."Thank you Nastassja!!:) (view spoiler)I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy the ending as much,but you liked Valek didn't you??:P
Katerina wrote: "Nastassja wrote: "Amazing review, Katerina! Again, if I haven't read this book already, I would totally now)) I liked this book, but the ending a little bit disappointed me, or rather I felt like c..."I was disappointed with the former, but more that in the end book turned more soft, I would like more ruthlessness, like the wick was going out, I don't know how to explain but the mood of the book changed and I didn't entirely liked it. But it was nevertheless one of the best YA. And yes, Valek is Valek, how can I not love him)))
Amazing review as always, baby!!! :))This book i want so badly to read it!!!
Amazing review as always Kat! While reading the summary of the book in the beginning of your review, I was thinking to myself " This reminds me of ToG" and BAM you said it in the next paragraph hahaha! Thank you for this review, I want to read it more than ever now. I'm adding this to my must read list now! :]
Nastassja wrote: "Katerina wrote: "Nastassja wrote: "Amazing review, Katerina! Again, if I haven't read this book already, I would totally now)) I liked this book, but the ending a little bit disappointed me, or rat..."Hehe falling for him is inevitable!!<3 I know what you mean,and I think that's because Yelena is not a warrior like other YA heroines,her role is different somehow,I don't know!:)
Karin wrote: "Amazing review as always Kat! While reading the summary of the book in the beginning of your review, I was thinking to myself " This reminds me of ToG" and BAM you said it in the next paragraph hah..."Thank you Karin!!<3 Well I have to admit I picked it because the premise reminded me of ToG,but once you start it you will realize there's more to it (plus it was published before ToG ;) And there is no love triangle yay!!I really hope you'll read it and enjoy it as much as I did (and there's also Valek who will make you swoon!;)
Nicoleta wrote: "Amazing review as always, baby!!! :))
This book i want so badly to read it!!!"
Thank you darling!!<3 Another book you have to read,I think one lifetime is not enough!;)
I started it recently and I'm only few chapters in. It's not grabbing me yet. I guess it gets better?
anjuli wrote: "I started it recently and I'm only few chapters in. It's not grabbing me yet. I guess it gets better?"Yes it actually gets better,you explore the characters and the world building and there is also action and magic!Give it a chance!:)
Great review! I so want to read it now :O
Those elements you beautifully mentioned are making me want to read this more, Kat!^^
Aj the Ravenous Reader wrote: "Those elements you beautifully mentioned are making me want to read this more, Kat!^^"Glad to hear that Aj!!^^It's a wonderful read!!<3
Laurie wrote: "Great review! I so want to read it now :O"
Thank you Laurie!!^^Yes you should read it ASAP,it's so good!!
Amazing review Katerina!! Can't wait to read this trilogy! xo
Marjorie wrote: "Amazing review Katerina!! Can't wait to read this trilogy! xo"Thank you Marjorie!!^^Hope you'll enjoy this series,it's very good!!xo xo
Great review! I've got this on my kindle, but haven't read it yet :( Shame on me! This looks awesome!
Thank you Beth!!:) Lol same indeed,it's one of the best YA fantasy books!!;)
Yesterday i was soooo... close to start it!!!But I will do it soon!!!
***Sigh***
Nicoleta wrote: "Yesterday i was soooo... close to start it!!!But I will do it soon!!!
***Sigh***"
Oh come on,that was close!!Valek is waiting for you,waiting to be loved!<3 You should also read the Winner's Curse,I think you'll like it a lot!!
Honora wrote: "I'm reading it. No Santa presents...not going happen.
I'm a Christmas girl who loves gifts.
And books."
Santa will be very pleased!!And what's better gift than a book??:D
I want to read it also and i started before a month but no... i stopped it again!!! I will find my pace eventually and i will read them!!!Valek is the one that the heroine have to taste his food before him and that's the one for her heart???
Yelena tastes the Commander's food,Valek is his right hand,an assassin and head spy!It's his job to keep an eye on Yelena and he...poisons her :P But they eventually fall in love!No insta-love,it develops slowly but it is perfect,their scenes are wondeful!Even though they want to kill each other!So find your pace!!!:D
Katerina wrote: "Yelena tastes the Commander's food,Valek is his right hand,an assassin and head spy!It's his job to keep an eye on Yelena and he...poisons her :P But they eventually fall in love!No insta-love,it d..."Okay... It reminds a little bit of Throne of glass!!!
I will find it!!!! I hope so....
It does at first but then it follows its own unique way!Plus,it was published before Throne of Glass!!Do find it pretty pretty please!! <3
I will.... Now, i was thinking to start Julie Johnson, maybe??? I don't know. My mind is a blur with all this books that i have and i want to read!!! :((
Yes yes yes read JJ!!!!Which one do you have in mind??
not you it's me because i want so badly to read the second one when it comes out!!! :)))But don't get too much exciting, maybe i will change my mind until the evening!!!
Aww I love Not you it's me,it's so funny and cute and utterly enjoyable!I got an Arc of the second and it is so good!!xD But my favorites are Say the word and Like gravity!!
It's funny, ugh???? I could use something funny in this point!!!You are so lucky for your ARC. Hope you'll enjoy it baby!!! :)))
Yes and you can't help but love the heroine,she's great!And Chase mmm yummy!! <3Thank you dear!!^^
This popped up on my newsfeed and it just reminds me about how much i miss this novel! is it okay to a read a book again in the same 6 months? :D
Arianna wrote: "Fantastic review, hun!<33"Thank you sweetie!! xo xo
Diana wrote: "This popped up on my newsfeed and it just reminds me about how much i miss this novel! is it okay to a read a book again in the same 6 months? :D"
Of course it's ok,books like this are worth re-reading!! <3
Gabriela Silva wrote: "I am glad you enjoyed (:"Thank you dear!!^^
I really love this book too. AMAZING review Kat!!
Great review, Kat. :) I've also been meaning to read this one. It looks so promising base on your review. :)
Sounds soooo good! Amazing review! Will totally add to shelves x
Great review, Kat! This is one of my favorite books and Yelena and Valek are one of my favorite couples. I'm glad you liked it! :)
I soo want to read this! And your review has just heightened my excitement! It better be good!
Amazing review Katerina! This book is in my tbr since ages...
Jilly wrote: "Great review, Kat! This is one of my favorite books and Yelena and Valek are one of my favorite couples. I'm glad you liked it! :)"Thank you so much Jilly!!^^I completely agree with you,I love this series to pieces!!
Alex wrote: "Sounds soooo good! Amazing review! Will totally add to shelves x"
Thank you sweet Alex!<3 Hope you'll read it soon and enjoy it!!:)
Pearl wrote: "Great review, Kat. :) I've also been meaning to read this one. It looks so promising base on your review. :)"
Thank you Pearly!!I adore this one,it's one of the most wonderful reading experiences!And you can't help but fall for Valek *swoons* <3
Bookaholic_charu wrote: "I soo want to read this! And your review has just heightened my excitement! It better be good!"
Oh it is really good I promise!:D One of the best YA fantasy books!!<3
Nidhi wrote: "Amazing review Katerina! This book is in my tbr since ages..."
Thank you honey!!^^Well perhaps you need to move it to your currently reading list!:D
bibliophile (Romance Addict) wrote: "I really love this book too. AMAZING review Kat!!"
Yaaaay another Poison Study fan!!:D :D Thank you dear,Valek and Yelena deserve all the love in the world!!<3
Great Review, Katerina!This book is situated in the farthest corner of my shelf. After reading your review, I feel I should read this. Now.
