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Hello, all! Pub Date: 2-6-24 Adult - Fantasy The Tainted Cup- Robert Jackson Bennett: Dinios Kol works as an engraver, someone who has been magically altered to possess a perfect memory, for the eccentrically brilliant investigator, Ana Dolabra. Din's job is to be Ana's eyes and ears and record every bit of crime scenes, as Ana typically spends her time holed up in her home blindfolded. When a high-ranking Imperial officer is found dead with a tree growing out of his body, Din and Ana get tasked with finding the culprit. Ana is thrilled by the prospect of such an interesting case, but Din is unsure. But when more bodies start turning up, the pair discover a scheme that threatens the very safety of the Empire. I've only read a few books by RJB, but I enjoy how he crafts his worlds. They're always unique and interesting to learn about, and this was no exception. I'm a sucker for an eccentric detective, so I liked Ana right from the start. She's clever, quirky, an...
