Mystery
A Drop of Corruption
2026·481 pages
A twisty fantasy-mystery with Ana and Din solving a ghostly murder in a high tower, exploring themes of corruption and colonialism.
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A twisty fantasy-mystery with Ana and Din solving a ghostly murder in a high tower, exploring themes of corruption and colonialism.
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A labyrinthine mystery supported by a compelling cast, A Drop of Corruption is a strong second entry in the logbook of Ana Dolabra.”—BookPage, starred review “Fans of the . . . series will be pleased to reenter this fantastical mystery world and to explore more of Ana’s confounding abilities and Din’s personal struggles.”—Booklist, starred review “Bennett’s wonderfully clever and compulsively readable sequel to 2024’s The Tainted Cup offers another winning blend of fantasy and classic detection.
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor sexual content mentioned; not central or explicit.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence, murders, and mild body horror; graphic at times.
Profanity
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Mild profanity present but not pervasive.
Substance use
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Minor depictions of drinking and smoking; not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Fantasy magic and body-altering potions; not framed as occult.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Strong themes of colonialism, power, and empire critique.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of suicide ideation; not depicted on-page.
Abuse & suffering
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Themes of slavery, captivity, and classism; recurring but not graphic.
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