The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett

The Tainted Cup

Shadow of the Leviathan #1

Robert Jackson Bennett

432 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery

Description

An eccentric detective and her long-suffering assistant untangle a web of magic, deceit, and murder in this sparkling fantasy reimagining of the classic crime novel—from the bestselling author of The Founders Trilogy. In Daretana’s most opulent ma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 87%
dark 56%
funny 50%
challenging 31%
tense 31%
emotional 12%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 46%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.66

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