Study Series --- Maria V. Snyder

Poison Study (Book 1) Rating: 5 Stars
Magic Study (Book 2) Rating: 4.5 Stars
Fire Study (Book 3) Rating 4 Stars

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy
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Poison Study Official Summary:

Locked in a coffin-like darkness, there is nothing to distract me from my memories of killing Reyad. He deserved to die—but according to the law, so do I. Here in Ixia, the punishment for murder is death. And now I wait for the hangman's noose.

But the same law that condemns me may also save me. Ixia's food taster—chosen to ensure that the Commander’s food is not poisoned—has died. And by law, the next prisoner who is scheduled to be executed—me—must be offered the position.

So now I must choose: a quick death… or slow poison…

And so Yelena chooses to become a food taster. But the chief of security, leaving nothing to chance, deliberately feeds her Butterfly's Dust, and only by appearing for her daily antidote will she delay an agonizing death from the poison. As Yelena tries to escape, her dilemma deepens. Rebels plot to seize Ixia while she develops magical powers she cannot control. Her life is at stake again and choices must be made, but this time the outcomes are not so clear!

Review:
These books are about a woman named Yelena. She is a strong, smart, likable main character. Throughout the books she helps solve problems that are purging the lands. She learns more about her own magical powers while discovering the mysteries of her past.

Plus... there is some romance in these books. I know the guy is a fictional character, but he is very attractive!

I would recommend these books to women. However, my dad also read this series and enjoyed them....
Maria V. Snyder fills her books with action, adventure, romance, friendship and much more!
The first book is my favorite, but books 2 and 3 are definitely still worth reading.
These books have slightly more mature content so I would recommend the audience be 14+