The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett

432 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett is a captivating read for fans of intricate mysteries, fantasy, and dark fantasy, who will be enthralled by the clever deductions and gripping adventures of eccentric detective Ana Dolabra and her trusty assistant Dinios Kol as they unravel a web of deceit and magic in a richly imagined world.

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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

4.35
based on 4,038 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 95%

adventurous: 86%

tense: 37%

funny: 36%

dark: 34%

challenging: 12%

emotional: 6%

reflective: 6%

hopeful: 4%

lighthearted: 4%

informative: 2%

inspiring: 2%

relaxing: 1%

sad: 1%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
67% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

44% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
2% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

86% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

48% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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