The Tainted Cup

I was very surprised by this book.  It’s a murder mystery wrapped in a fantasy world with giant sea creatures which attack the city during the rainy season.  I think this is the first murder mystery I thoroughly enjoyed.  I was able to follow the progression of the investigation, was surprised by the big reveals, and really liked the two main characters.  The world building is great, although the names of the cities, regions, and other characters had me a bit confused at times.  Many times during murder mysteries, regardless of the genre or setting in which it takes place, I get lost in the details.  There was just something about the way this book was written and the premise of the investigators that kept me from getting lost, and kept me completely engrossed.  This book is nominated for a 2025 Hugo Award.

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