Delightfully intriguing mystery with an oddball duo to solve it, what’s not to love? Din is training to be an assistant investigator, working underneath the totally bonkers (yet endearing) Ana to solve a series of connected murders. 

I loved this! A perfect blend of mystery and fantasy—I don’t actively seek out whodunnits or murder investigation books, but this was incredibly entertaining. The fantasy elements were so brilliantly done; the world-building was seamlessly interwoven into our introduction of the crime scene, it was incredibly easy to follow and hilariously entertaining at the same time. Ana is a certified weirdo and a total gem; her eccentricities remind me of Monk or Sherlock Holmes—brilliant, but you wonder how the people around them haven’t killed them yet. Din was a lovable main character, with the perfect balance of heart and aloofness, and I look forward to seeing where he goes from here. 

This was my first book from this author, but if his other books are anything like this one, I can’t wait to check them out. Fully fleshed out fantasy worlds, with unique and attention grabbing details—characters with big personalities that you can’t help but love—fantastic writing that keeps you laughing, on the edge of your seat, and fully engaged—and just a really well-written plot. Can’t get better than this! 

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC!