Poison Princess

By: Kresley Cole

Narrated by: Emma Galvin, Keith Nobbs

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole introduces The Arcana Chronicles, post-apocalyptic tales filled with riveting action, the dark mysticism of Tarot cards, and breathtaking romance.

She could save the world—or destroy it.

Sixteen year old Evangeline “Evie” Greene leads a charmed life—until she begins experiencing horrifying hallucinations. When an apocalyptic event decimates her Louisiana hometown, killing everyone she loves, Evie realizes her hallucinations were actually visions of the future—and they’re still happening. Fighting for her life and desperate for answers, she must turn to her wrong-side-of-the-bayou classmate: Jack Deveaux.

But she can’t do either alone.

With his mile-long rap sheet, wicked grin, and bad attitude, Jack is like no boy Evie has ever known. Even though he once scorned her and everything she represented, he agrees to protect Evie on her quest. She knows she can’t totally trust Jack. If he ever cast that wicked grin her way, could she possibly resist him?

Who can Evie trust?

As Jack and Evie race to find the source of her visions, they meet others who have gotten the same call. An ancient prophesy is being played out, and Evie is not the only one with special powers. A group of teens has been chosen to reenact the ultimate battle between good and evil. But it’s not always clear who is on which side…

In Poison Princess, New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole introduces a dark and intriguing world, full of unspeakable danger and irresistible romance.

AMAZING SERIES

Do not let the YA RATING fool you! this book series is perfect for adults too!!

This is my second read through of this series. I am floored how much I picked up on that I missed the first time through. This series is absolutely phenomenal. The whole concept is just mind-blowing. You have to read it to fully understand this. The narrator does such an amazing job with all the characters. Each person has their own voice. this makes it so easy to picture the story playing out like a movie in my head.

More, More, More!

What made the experience of listening to Poison Princess the most enjoyable?

Not losing interest or being able to find a good stopping place because it just kept drawing me in without yawn breaks.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Poison Princess?

The near end...for spoiler purposes, I'll leave it at that.

Which character – as performed by Emma Galvin and Keith Nobbs – was your favorite?

Jack

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! I split it in two days though.

Any additional comments?

One of the best YA books I've ever read/listened to. I am eager to see where this series goes! Definitely not the same take on other common post-apocalyptic storylines. Refreshing in that sense and just very well written and performed!

Absolute favorite!

I love this book so much!! I read it years ago and I still recommend it to everyone! This is the first time I have listened to the story and I really liked it. The author has so many twists and turns in the plot that are simply amazing. She also has a great big reveal at the end that just makes the book glorious!!! 🤩
Buy it! Read it! You will love it! I promise!

Favorite YA book EVER

Kresley Cole does an amazing job keeping her readers on their toes. You really don't expect what events are going to take place. I've been following this series since it first came out and I still enjoy it even as an adult. If you're into supernatural recordings of a powerful heroine's journey to fight against, not just foes, but also herself... this is a book for you!

Love the Cajun Accent

I am revisiting this one, in preparation for reading The Dark Calling, which was just released. It has been fun to listen to this on audio, since I read it in print the first time. The audio has characters with Cajun accents, which is appropriate to the story and appreciated.

I still love this confusing, mystical world (I should be clear here and say that this story isn't confusing--just the complexity of the tarot card details and the 22 Major Arcana can sometimes overwhelm me. I am intrigued by all the minor details, which I really don't have to remember to appreciate the story, yet I still wish I could keep them all straight.)

Kresley Cole writes stories that are unique, a bit dramatic, rather dangerous, often racy, full of characters with special powers, and occasionally funny. It's a good combination, and the suspense always makes me want to turn the next page. Since this book is in the YA realm, it falls significantly harder towards the fantasy genre, and the thread of romance is just a fun side vacation on an extreme journey.