The Kinder Poison

De: Natalie Mae

Narrado por: Jesse Vilinsky

"A DELICIOUS HIGH-STAKES ADVENTURE." —PEOPLE MAGAZINE

Perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Holly Black, The Kinder Poison is an enthralling fantasy adventure that follows a teenage girl chosen to be the human sacrifice in a deadly game between three heirs who will do anything for the crown.

Zahru has long dreamed of leaving the kingdom of Orkena and having the kinds of adventures she's only ever heard about in stories. But as a lowly Whisperer, her power to commune with animals means that her place is serving in the royal stables until the day her magic runs dry.

All that changes when the ailing ruler invokes the Crossing. A death-defying race across the desert, in which the first of his heirs to finish—and take the life of a human sacrifice at the journey's end—will ascend to the throne. With all of the kingdom abuzz, Zahru leaps at the chance to change her fate if just for a night by sneaking into the palace for a taste of the revelry. But the minor indiscretion turns into a deadly mistake when she gets caught up in a feud between the heirs and is forced to become the Crossing's human sacrifice.

Now Zahru's only hope for survival hinges on the impossible: somehow figuring out how to overcome the most dangerous people in the world.

Reseñas de la Crítica

★ "Mae has crafted a fascinating world with a unique magic structure that is wholly believable because of the vibrant characters within it. With characters to love, to hate, and to love to hate, plus a plot full of adventure skillfully woven with suspense, this is a must-purchase for all YA collections." —School Library Journal, starred review

★ "Zahru’s unexpectedly humorous inner voice, the rich worldbuilding full of political intrigue, a slow-burning romance, and a fantastic set of well-developed characters (both friends and foes) mark this exciting and refreshing tale of power and accountability. A funny, rewarding story for fans of optimistic tales with a bite." —Kirkus, starred review

“The Kinder Poison delivers a deadly dose of danger and ancient magic in a cleverly penned fantasy, perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes or Three Dark Crowns. Like a coiled snake, it’s full of wicked surprises.” —Colleen Oakes, bestselling author of the Queen of Hearts series

“The Kinder Poison is a heartfelt, magical tale that swept me away like a desert storm.” —Brenda Drake, New York Times bestselling author of Thief of Lies

“A captivating tale of duty versus dreams, woven through with a unique system of magic and a push-pull romance that will have you demanding the sequel. Magically seductive!” —Lori Goldstein, author of Screen Queens and Becoming Jinn

“The best fantasy I’ve read in years. The Kinder Poison will grip you from the very first page and refuse to let go, sweeping you into an unforgettable adventure and leaving you breathless. Get ready for your newest obsession.” —Chelsea Bobulski, author of Remember Me

"Zahru is a witty, engaging narrator whose supernatural skills might be lacking but whose ability to throw out some epic one-linezingers is well honed and highly satisfying. The heirs are surprisingly nuanced as three once-loving siblings pitted against oneanother. A thrilling trip across sandswept dunes with a shocking ending that points to a dramatic sequel." —BCCB

"A great cross-country race, sibling rivalry, magic gifts (or lack thereof), and unlikely love all come together in a delicious stew of adventure. As in other fantasies, magical ability and ability type help determine someone’s value, but Mae bestows additional complexity on her characters by deliberately exploring the human traits that shape them as well." —Booklist

"The engaging cast stands out, especially the antagonists, whose well-developed backgrounds ensure sustained narrative tension. Zahru’s amusing mental dialogue and nascent romance complement the fast-paced plot, resulting in an entertaining duology opener." —Publishers Weekly

A driving intentional story tha captured my heart!

Natalie, gave me many characters that not only could identify with, but throughout my life I also experienced within my own ups and downs of life. But, then helped me to see that kindness is always the answer even when you are in opposition to some or something that even seeks your own life. Good job!!!! Natalie.

Great read!

I highly recommend this book. This book has it all adventure, action, and even a little romance. This story has a strong storyline and great characters that you can relate to her. The main character is a strong heroin who doesn’t play damsel in distress the entire book. Narrator also does a really good job.

Love it!!!

This series is a hidden gem that needs more recognition!!!! Amazing characters and storyline. Love!!!!!

One of my all time favorites

I feel so lucky to have found this book. It is nonstop action from start to finish and
the characters are written beautifully complex and feel so real.

Jesse Vilinsky is a phenomenal narrator who really brings the story to life.

I am someone who is very sensitive and it can often feel overwhelming and even like a weakness, but Zahru was the main character that I really needed.

This book is very underrated and I would recommend it on all regards. :)

Gawds, the narrator kills me

I'm only to chapter 8 and I finally had to stop to rate the narrator. The beginning was rough for me. The reader has the same emotion and tone for everything. Anxious and questioning intonation with random pauses. Her quavering voice would be great in moments that necessitate it but not throughout the entire book. There seems to be one emotion for the entire narrative. anxiety. I've somehow reached the point where I'm interested in the story despite the narrator, but I'm still debating on getting this book in print. I have over 200 audiobooks and this was the first one that I haven't been able to stop "hearing" the narrator over the book. I'm going to try and muster through. I'll update my review once I finish the book.

Update: I guess I grew accustomed to the reader or she improved throughout the book. I stopped fixating on what I mentioned above, slowed down the listening speed, and was able to get into the story. Interesting magic and culture setup. The main character grew over the story and it had some good story developments. I'm off to start the second one.