That Time I Got Drunk and Saved A Human is the third installment to this delightful series. This is the story of Cherry, Cinnamon’s sister who was presumed dead. Cherry has been held captive by a dragon for years and it’s just her luck that it takes another dragon to finally escape. But after being held captive for so long, can she really trust another dragon?

Kimberly Lemming’s writing is simply hilarious. It’s warm and inviting, making these characters feel like old friends. The dialogue is so funny that it will literally make you laugh out loud. Cherry is just as charismatic as Cinnamon and gets into plenty of shenanigans in her quest to return home. Cherry forms a sweet romantic connection with Dante along the way. I loved how all the characters we had met in previous books made appearances, especially Alexis! I would highly recommend this series to anyone looking for a lighthearted, hilarious, and heartwarming story.

Thank you to Kimberly Lemming, Orbit Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Tainted Cup is a compelling mystery from Robert Jackson Bennett. While this was my first book from him, it will definitely not be my last! The dynamic between Ana and Din was excellent and reminiscent of Holmes and Watson. Ana is very quirky, but has a brilliant mind. She is able to see cobwebs of connection that allow her to chase down overlooked leads. Din is initially a long suffering companion to Ana, but their relationship changes as the mystery deepens. Din is very clever, but both blessed and cursed with a perfect magical memory. This was such an interesting plot point, because it made it very hard for suspects to lie convincingly when their conversations can be played back word for word. 

Robert Jackson Bennett creates an original and creative fantasy world in The Tainted Cup. The world-building felt rich and included lots of interesting details. I really enjoyed the dialogue between Ana and Din, especially Din’s internal thoughts as he dealt with Ana’s idiosyncrasies. As the mystery unfolded, there were plenty of red herrings and misleading clues. At times, I truly found it hard to guess what was going to happen next and how/why the murder had been committed. Readers who enjoy a Holmes/Watson dynamic, murder with a twist, and excellent world-building should check out The Tainted Cup. I hope to read more stories about this duo in the future! 

Thank you to Robert Jackson Bennett, Del Rey, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.