The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett takes place in a world where people learn how to manipulate plants and the human body

As much as I enjoyed the previous book, I have to say that enjoyed this one a bit more. It is more character drive with excellent storytelling.

The final battle was chaotic, as most big battles are. But Ragnarök must take place. All three books are immersive and well-written

The story takes place in between worlds, where mortals walk among the gods. Each character is well-written and shows growth throughout their individual journey

The characters are well-written, especially the women. They are mothers, daughters & sisters, heroic & compassionate, as well as fierce warriors

The world-building is incredible. There are elements of the Grass Sea, reincarnation, cultural aspects & ramifications, technology, cities landscapes, and more

Mr. Bennett goes a step further in this book when it comes to communication. talking is not needed, people are connected working as one entity for one goal

I enjoyed the storytelling & narrative aspect of the book. The story is about Ciri, but we follow everyone else around her, as well as events which concern her

This audiobook collects the first three volumes of The Sandman series by Neil Gaiman: Preludes & Nocturnes, The Doll’s House, and Dream Country.

The setting for Scourge of the Five Kingdoms’ story is a decade-long war, not just a war story. The war and rogue’s gallery of antagonists are a clear threat.