Poisoned, Jennifer Donnelly
Poisoned, Jennifer Donnelly
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Poisoned

Author: Jennifer Donnelly

Narrator: Rosie Jones

Unabridged: 10 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/20/2020

Synopsis

From Jennifer Donnelly, author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller Stepsister, comes a fairytale retelling that'll forever change the way you think about strength, power, and the real meaning of "happily ever after."Once upon a time, a girl named Sophie rode into the forest with the queen's huntsman. Her lips were the color of ripe cherries, her skin as soft as new-fallen snow, her hair as dark as midnight. When they stopped to rest, the huntsman pulled out his knife . . . and took Sophie's heart.It shouldn't have come as a surprise. Sophie had heard the rumors, the whispers. They said she was too kind and foolish to rule -- a waste of a princess. A disaster of a future queen. And Sophie believed them. She believed everything she'd heard about herself, the poisonous words people use to keep girls like Sophie from becoming too powerful, too strong . . .With the help of seven mysterious strangers, Sophie manages to survive. But when she realizes that the jealous queen might not be to blame, Sophie must find the courage to face an even more terrifying enemy, proving that even the darkest magic can't extinguish the fire burning inside every girl, and that kindness is the ultimate form of strength.

About Jennifer Donnelly

Jennifer Donnelly is an award-winning author of both adult and young adult books. Her first young adult novel, A Northern Light, received many accolades, among them the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, a Carnegie Medal in the UK, and a Michael L. Printz Honor. Her second young adult novel, Revolution, was named a Best Book of 2010 by Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal. She lives in New York's Hudson Valley.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brooke on March 27, 2021

Teacher: "Does anyone have any questions?" Me: "Do you know where I could find my low expectations?" Teacher: "You lost them in the Darkwood when we took our field trip there." Actual rating: 2.75-3.25 I really loved the concept of this story, it was brilliant. I was all for it, but it didn't quite meet......more

Goodreads review by Jasmine on November 03, 2020

This book started out interesting but the end unfortunately didn't wowed me. I loved stories with people having two face where one was likable but deep down they have other intentions. The wicked stepmother was truly wicked. She was constantly disgusted by Sophie's kindness. The seven dwarfs in this......more

Goodreads review by Cortney - on October 23, 2020

I wanted to love Poisoned as much as I loved Stepsister... Unfortunately it was a mediocre follow-up. I just couldn't connect with the story or the characters. There were definitely some shining moments, and Jennifer Donnelly just has this incredible ability to craft sentences that bring tears to my......more

Goodreads review by Grace A. on September 18, 2022

The protagonist was physically weak but with a strong heart, and was picked apart by the antagonist for 80% of this book. I grew weary of defeat after defeat. But, it was Sophie, the main character’s internal battle (kindness, courage and love) vs. Fear, death, pain, and a wicked queen. It was a fie......more

Goodreads review by Rachels_booknook_ on January 18, 2022

Are you frightened by what you see when you look into the mirror? Too much? Not enough? All wrong? Never right? Hear me, child. You should be far more frightened by what sees you. I like the messaging of this Snow White retelling, but the execution was pretty lackluster. While the obstacles were supp......more

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