![]() ![]() But feeling it's her duty, and the fact that her brother, Mani, would suffer if she doesn't comply, keep her from asking too many questions.ĭespite her morbid day job, Marinda finds a tiny sliver of joy when she begins spending time at a local book shop. Her kisses are deadly, and while she never sees the death itself, she can vividly imagine how horrible it is. Ever since she can remember, she has used what should be a sign of affection as a weapon. ![]() Marinda has endured unimaginable pain from the time she was a baby, an orphan chosen to become a Visha Kanya - a poison maiden - in the service of the Raja. The awards honor the work of authors who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This first book in her duology is a 2017 Whitney Awards finalist in the young adult fantasy category. In "Poison's Kiss," author Breeana Shields' tells a story based on Indian mythology, but set in the fictional land of Sundari. " POISON’S KISS ," by Breeana Shields, Ember, $9.99, 295 pages (f) (ages 13 and up) ![]() The Whitney Awards recognize novels by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Editor's note: This is one of the five novels that are 2017 Whitney Award finalists in the young adult fantasy category. ![]()
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