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A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett
5.0
Apparently, the author said he might make this a series that continues on for dozens of books, and I have to say...that would be absolutely amazing.
A Drop of Corruption is the second book in the Shadow of the Leviathan series, which is one of the series that got me into fantasy mysteries. Not only does this book expand on the worldbuilding, but it delves deep into a mystery that is so much more complicated than just a simple disappearance.
Din and Ana are back, but this time, they've moved north, far away from the Leviathans but close to the Shroud, where the corpses of Leviathans are taken to use for resources. I loved the complexity of the mystery itself and surprised myself by sort of predicting it (I got the right person based on just vibes, but I had no idea how or why). Also, this book encompassed so many different locations and subplots: jungle adventures, political meetings, old cults, and even hints at character backstories. Sometimes the plot did slow down, but there was always an air of suspense that kept me intrigued.
The cast of characters is incredibly entertaining. As always, Ana's eccentricity and her sense of humor make her such an intriguing character. The book dips into her backstory a bit, but it only makes me more curious about what it must be like to see inside her mind. Din's narration, too, is so colorful and amusing. He's a bit angsty (which I love), but he's also grown a certain stubbornness that really enhances his dynamic with Ana. I didn't trust Malo at first, but she quickly grew to be a fun addition to the team.
Fans of The Tainted Cup will not be disappointed by A Drop of Corruption, the newest addition to the series that explores new settings, characters, and mysteries.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the free e-ARC!
4.5/5
A Drop of Corruption is the second book in the Shadow of the Leviathan series, which is one of the series that got me into fantasy mysteries. Not only does this book expand on the worldbuilding, but it delves deep into a mystery that is so much more complicated than just a simple disappearance.
Din and Ana are back, but this time, they've moved north, far away from the Leviathans but close to the Shroud, where the corpses of Leviathans are taken to use for resources. I loved the complexity of the mystery itself and surprised myself by sort of predicting it (I got the right person based on just vibes, but I had no idea how or why). Also, this book encompassed so many different locations and subplots: jungle adventures, political meetings, old cults, and even hints at character backstories. Sometimes the plot did slow down, but there was always an air of suspense that kept me intrigued.
The cast of characters is incredibly entertaining. As always, Ana's eccentricity and her sense of humor make her such an intriguing character. The book dips into her backstory a bit, but it only makes me more curious about what it must be like to see inside her mind. Din's narration, too, is so colorful and amusing. He's a bit angsty (which I love), but he's also grown a certain stubbornness that really enhances his dynamic with Ana. I didn't trust Malo at first, but she quickly grew to be a fun addition to the team.
Fans of The Tainted Cup will not be disappointed by A Drop of Corruption, the newest addition to the series that explores new settings, characters, and mysteries.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the free e-ARC!
4.5/5