This is an unusual book, mixing gore and philosophy that can become complicated, if not convoluted. It’s an interesting novel though

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 author assured me that this book was a translation of an epic poem called Jayaparajaya, retold so a layman like myself could understand it.

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

Addie LaRue, a young French woman in 1714 makes a bargain with an ancient god, to live forever, but is forgotten by everyone she meets after they look away

The sci-fi story Shorefall,expands on world building, societies, and technologies, questions what the author created, exploring politics, faith, and humanity.

Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett a smart novel in a complex world where humans can tap the consciousness of objects convincing them that they are different

Mr. Gaiman is a master of the modern fairytale, abstractly manipulating physics and using legends as histories (“It all depends on how you look at it”)