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African-American, Fantasy, Occult & Supernatural, Podcast, Young Adult

The Poisons We Drink Review | Dark Fantasy, Racism & Corruption

The Poisons We Drink uses a Witcher-inspired fantasy concept to explore systemic racism, corruption, and power in compelling ways, even if its flawed heroine sometimes makes the journey frustrating. Continue reading The Poisons We Drink Review | Dark Fantasy, Racism & Corruption

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African-American, Book Reviews, Fantasy, Occult & Supernatural, Young Adult

The Poisons We Drink Review: A Thoughtful YA Fantasy About Power, Racism, and Corruption

The Poisoned Throne delivers a thoughtful YA fantasy that tackles systemic racism, political corruption, and trauma through a compelling allegorical world, even if its protagonist can be difficult to connect with. Continue reading The Poisons We Drink Review: A Thoughtful YA Fantasy About Power, Racism, and Corruption

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