A review by mumay
Tea and Murder: Stories of the Xuya Universe: The Citadel of Weeping Pearls & The Tea Master and the Detective by Aliette de Bodard

challenging mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

Just could hook me. I found myself drifting and not caring about the characters. Was more interested in the space aspect but there wasn’t enough of it and the mystery felt dry.