Robert Jackson Bennett’s “A Drop of Corruption” is the follow-up to “The Tainted Cup.” In this sequel, we return to the world of detective Ana Dolabra and her assistant , Dinios Kol. This time, they are investigating a disappearance, theft, and murder in Yarrowdale , an outlying kingdom which may soon join the empire. Ana is put to the test by the mechinations of the criminal, and Dinios has a hard time keeping up but proves himself again and again . “Will we ever solve this mystery?” is the question hanging over the story from beginning to end , and the reader feels the weight o f it. Like “The Tainted Cup,” I loved “A Drop of Corruption.” It is very true to the original world-building , and mystery keeps one intrigued throughout the book. The supporting cast is interesting, and as always, Ana, through the eyes of Dinios , is an engaging and enticing character. Author Bennett has definitely found his genre, and I look forward to following these two on m...
As soon as I finished Genoveva Dimova’s “Foul Days,” I jumped online to see when I could expect the sequel. I was so happy to get it almost immed iately. “Monstrous Nights” picks up right where the action in “Foul Days” ends, and it does not disappoint . Kosara teams up again with Asen, working to finish the job of tracking down the infamous smuggler Konstantin Karaivanov while fighting off the city’s monsters . Along the way, Asen is thrown a major curveball, but finds belonging in unlikely company . Kosara has to learn to control her new-found powers while exploring her developing feelings for Asen. This was, again, a very satisfying, atmospheric read that ticks all the boxes in an urban fantasy romance mashup. The use of Eastern European lore and folktale gives it a f resh spin. The characters are fun and varied. I would love to see these two books adapted into film or a TV series. I received this book from NetGalley .