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  • Poison Study

  • The Chronicles of Ixia, Book 1
  • By: Maria V. Snyder
  • Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
  • Length: 14 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (38 ratings)

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Poison Study

By: Maria V. Snyder
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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Summary

Choose: A quick death or a slow poison

Locked deep in the palace dungeon for killing her abuser, Yelena knows she’ll never be free again. The laws in Ixia are strict, and murderers must be executed. But just as she’s resigned herself to her fate, Yelena is offered an extraordinary reprieve.

As the food taster, she will eat the best meals and have rooms in the palace — but risk assassination by anyone trying to kill the Commander of Ixia. To make matters worse, the chief of security deliberately feeds her a deadly substance, and only by appearing for her daily antidote will she delay an agonizing death from the poison.

As Yelena comes to terms with her new position, rebels plot to seize Ixia, and her life hangs in the balance. To survive, she must unravel the secrets behind the past she’s been running from, and the mysterious powers that are suddenly coming to the surface…

Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Cassandra Clare and Rebecca Yarros

©2023 Maria V. Snyder (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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Will have you hooked from the first chapter

I read this book a number of years ago and the series became one of my favourites, so I was excited that it had finally come out on audio. It does not disappoint!
The narrator is excellent and you very quickly get lost into the story.
Can’t wait to listen to the rest of the series.

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Wonderful! 🖤

Love the Ixia books, one of my favourite series. Kristin's narration was fab, highly recommend!

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Great Book, Great Story

A must read for fantasy romance fans. Enjoyed every minute and the Narrator is excellent.

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Will always come back to this series!!!!

It's my third reread of this book but first time listening on audio and I enjoyed every minute of it.
Wasn't sure about the narrator in the beginning but their voice eventually grew on me. Can't wait to listen to the rest of the series on audio.

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Fantastic

So excited to be listening to this series, have read it numerous times. Kristin Atherton has read it well. I love everything about it, already have all 6 books lined up to listen too.

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Be warned - you'll be hooked.

Only start down this road if you are ready to be sucked into a new world and series of books. Once you start, you won't be able to stop!

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Magical narrator

Kristin Atherton brings this story to life… you really get to know the characters with her sensitivity… I hope Kristin gets to narrate the latter part of the chronicles too

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One of the best books for me

I had the whole bookset years ago and I read them all multiple times over. After getting audible it was the first book I looked for but it hadn't been released. So excited that the books are now here. Amazingly written. I recommend this to everyone.

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Excellent narration of a much loved book!

I love this book from my teens, it’s one of my favourites and a great story. Long awaited release of the audiobook in the uk, Kristin is fantastic and I really hope the rest are released with this narrator!

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Hooked

I find it hard to get into books usually but this is an exception, I found the story accessible and interesting. Not so complicated I got lost or bored and not so simplistic or predictable that there weee no surprises, perfect for me. Most of the characters were likeable and relatable despite my frustration with the main character I have to remind myself of her age and upbringing before judging her harshly. Overall really enjoyed and will be getting the next in the series shortly.

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