POISON was... cute. I'm not sure exactly what I was expecting when I first picked this book up, but it was not a let down. When the book first came out, the hype really surrounded it because of the author's untimely death. Then I saw it at the library and knew I had to see what all the fuss was about. Like I said, I was not disappointed! 
 Kyra is a very easy character to like. She's strong and real, nothing like the ordinary YA protagonist that will give up everything for some guy. No, even when Kyra is presented with a love interest, she keeps her goals in mind and follows them through. 
 But speaking of said love interest, he was certainly easy to love. At first he seemed kind of cliche: the good looks, witty comments, and his convenient appearances in the MC's storyline but there is more to him that meets the eye. 
 The animals in this book are too cute! Fred has a wolf dog and Kyra herself has a little piglet with an amazing sense of smell. Animal companions are a unique and interesting addition to a young adult book and I would love to see more of them. 
 It's not an epic fantasy with a lot of depth, but it's certainly a good, fun book worth your time.