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A review by bookswithlydscl
Tea and Murder: Stories of the Xuya Universe: The Citadel of Weeping Pearls & The Tea Master and the Detective by Aliette de Bodard
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
2 novellas in one audiobook.
The Citadel of Weeping Pearls - sweeping, majestic space opera at its core dealing with female on female conflict.
The Tea Master & the Detective - space Sherlock Holmes
Connected by a universe but otherwise unconnected and can be read as standalone stories.
I didn't truly connect to either story, but thought TCoWP was beautifully imagined with some interesting themes and a striking ending - 4*
TTM&TD was a 3.5* - I liked the concept and how the story unfolded but didn't love it.
The Citadel of Weeping Pearls - sweeping, majestic space opera at its core dealing with female on female conflict.
The Tea Master & the Detective - space Sherlock Holmes
Connected by a universe but otherwise unconnected and can be read as standalone stories.
I didn't truly connect to either story, but thought TCoWP was beautifully imagined with some interesting themes and a striking ending - 4*
TTM&TD was a 3.5* - I liked the concept and how the story unfolded but didn't love it.