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 33 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 90%
dark 55%
funny 45%
tense 40%
challenging 35%
emotional 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 25%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 41%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.58

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