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Shields, Breeana
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
In Poison's Kiss, assassin Marinda saved her brother from the Snake King. Now she's committed to destroying the Snake King's secret society, the Naga, from the inside out. Her former partner, Iyla, is also spying on the Naga, but can she be trusted? The plot of this Indian folklore–based adventure twists and turns like the snakes it features right up until the satisfying conclusion.
Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay
(3)
YA
Many people in fictional Sundari think visha kanya (which means "poison maidens" in Sanskrit) are only mythical, but Marinda knows better: she's forced into service as such an assassin to help her sick little brother. But she can't bring herself to assassinate Deven, and together Marinda and Deven expose secrets in their society. A fast-paced fantasy woven together with elements of Indian folklore.
Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay
2 reviews
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