Foxes & Poisons (Book 1 of 2) by Adina Chiles

First Line:

Over a dozen available chairs take up space in the near-empty lobby of the council building, and of course, my soon-to-be husband takes the seat next to me.

Summary:

Ariah Tyddle faces an impossible decision. Enter an arranged marriage, or become a Fox for the Queen of Haymel.

Prince Iann is on a secret mission, and must secure an audience with the Queen of Haymel. There, he meets a Fox who threatens to derail everything he had planned for.

My Review: NO SPOILERS

So good!

Even though I read the synopsis beforehand, I honestly did not expect this book to capture my attention so fully! The writing was well done, and I tore through the pages once I got close to the halfway point. got

The POV shifts between Ariah and Iann were so enjoyable. I found the character depth useful for expressing both storylines. I enjoyed Ariah as a strong-willed FMC who seemed more than capable of making her own decisions. I also loved Iann as an explorer, being enamored for the first time despite his extensive travels. They felt like a good match!

Also, the tension in the later chapters! I felt like I was holding my breath, waiting for something to go horribly wrong. That last chapter was definitely unexpected, but it makes me very curious to see what the next installment brings. Well done!

Rating:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My Favorite Quote(s):

"But you're right. I won't find someone like you because... I'm no longer looking for you."

Page Count

368 Pages

Date Finished:

November 6th 2025

Book Genre:

Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Adventure,