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The Kinder Poison

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The Kinder Poison by Natalie Mae is an enthralling fantasy adventure set in a magical desert kingdom. The story follows sixteen-year-old Zahru, who gets swept into a high-stakes competition when she infiltrates the desert royalty. Amidst magic and danger, she's faced with critical choices and must navigate alliances while striving to remain true to herself.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thrilling adventures filled with magic, humour, and a dash of romance. It's perfect for those who love stories about young protagonists embarking on dangerous quests where their wits and courage are constantly tested. If you're captivated by tales set in richly imagined worlds with high stakes, this might just be the perfect read for you.

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The Kinder Poison

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.

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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.

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The Kinder Poison by Natalie Mae has received praise for its engaging world-building, rich character development, and humorous narrative. Reviews highlight its compelling mix of adventure, political intrigue, and a unique magic system. The protagonist Zahru’s witty internal voice and the complex relationships between characters deliver a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated sequel.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984835215

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 June 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 517g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Natalie Mae is an ex-programmer, a dark chocolate enthusiast, and an author of young adult novels. She has also been a freelance editor and a Pitch Wars mentor, and she feels it notable to mention she once held a job where she had to feed spiders. When not writing, she can be found wandering the Colorado wilderness with her family. Find her on Twitter and Instagram @ByNatalieMae, and online at nataliemaebooks.com.

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