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The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is basically AoT but instead of being in a legionnaire we're investigators solving the most uncanny murders with an even more exceptional head detective.
What I like the most from this book are:
- The plant-based world building elements (yes we have titans and 3 WALLS sounds familiar right, I know), but aside from that we have a contagion grass, tree, worms, fernpaper, moss?!! Love it. So unique and refreshing seeing it well written and delivered.
- the SFF aspect. The peoples' ability.... The change to go through... Their characteristics.... Love it.
- the characters. Din and Ana banters!!!
- the layered plot and plot twists. For a murder mystery, some of them are predictable but still very enjoyable. This book is being easy on readers, don't worry. It's complex but not so bcs we'll make sure to explain and summarise it for u. The plot twists are just keep happening till the very last page. Wait for it.
- the hints are actually clear from the beginning~
All and all very enjoyable. Highly recommended ππΎππΎππΎ
Can't wait to dive it the sequel, A Drop of Corruption
What I like the most from this book are:
- The plant-based world building elements (yes we have titans and 3 WALLS sounds familiar right, I know), but aside from that we have a contagion grass, tree, worms, fernpaper, moss?!! Love it. So unique and refreshing seeing it well written and delivered.
- the SFF aspect. The peoples' ability.... The change to go through... Their characteristics.... Love it.
- the characters. Din and Ana banters!!!
- the layered plot and plot twists. For a murder mystery, some of them are predictable but still very enjoyable. This book is being easy on readers, don't worry. It's complex but not so bcs we'll make sure to explain and summarise it for u. The plot twists are just keep happening till the very last page. Wait for it.
- the hints are actually clear from the beginning~
All and all very enjoyable. Highly recommended ππΎππΎππΎ
Can't wait to dive it the sequel, A Drop of Corruption
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Blood, Murder, and Dysphoria