I had no idea the mystery-fantasy subgenre even existed, but I'm sure glad I found it. The Tainted Cup delivers a smart and engaging mystery wrapped in inventive worldbuilding, sharp irreverence, and a cast of truly memorable characters. The central contagion used as a plot device is both graphic and imaginative - disturbing in all the right ways. If you're a fan of fantasy, mystery, or stories that lean into the weird without losing their grip on good storytelling, this one is absolutely worth a read.
I had no idea the mystery-fantasy subgenre even existed, but I'm sure glad I found it. The Tainted Cup delivers a smart and engaging mystery wrapped in inventive worldbuilding, sharp irreverence, and a cast of truly memorable characters. The central contagion used as a plot device is both graphic and imaginative - disturbing in all the right ways. If you're a fan of fantasy, mystery, or stories that lean into the weird without losing their grip on good storytelling, this one is absolutely worth a read.