Poison Study: 1 [Paperback] Maria V. Snyder

**Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder - Fantasy Romance That Actually Delivers**

Death row prisoner Yelena gets the deal of a lifetime: become the Commander's food taster or face execution. Easy choice, right? Wrong. One sip of the wrong soup and she's toast. But Yelena's got bigger problems than dodgy dinner parties – she's discovering magical abilities in a kingdom where magic equals death sentence.

This addictive fantasy romance nails the enemies-to-lovers trope without the cringe factor. Snyder weaves political intrigue, magic systems, and swoon-worthy tension into something genuinely compelling. Perfect for readers who devoured *Throne of Glass* or *Red Queen* but want less melodrama, more clever plotting.

Maria V. Snyder launched her bestselling Study series with this gem, proving fantasy doesn't need dragons to soar. This preloved paperback from Patina Paperbacks is ready for its next adventure.

**Reader Love:** "Couldn't put it down – stayed up until 3AM finishing it!" "Finally, a strong heroine who uses her brain AND her heart. The romance feels earned, not forced."