This book was an absolute ride from start to finish. Set in a world where secrets can kill and the line between right and wrong blurs with every turn, A Drop of Corruption had me hooked from page one.

Ana and Din, the unlikely duo at the heart of this mystery, stole the show. Ana is sharp, unrelenting, and haunted by her past, while Din is the kind of partner you’d want watching your back—equal parts loyal and unpredictable. Their dynamic crackles with tension and humor, making every interaction feel like a high-stakes chess match.

The mystery itself? Intricately layered and brilliantly paced. As Ana and Din chase down clues in the sprawling, gritty city, the stakes kept rising. The corruption runs deep here, and every revelation felt like peeling back another layer of a rotting onion—equal parts satisfying and horrifying.

What I loved most was the world-building. Bennett’s descriptions are rich and immersive, painting a vivid picture of a city teetering on the edge of chaos. It’s dark, atmospheric, and alive with danger. You can practically feel the weight of the corruption that Ana and Din are up against.

If you’re a fan of gritty mysteries with morally gray characters, intricate plots, and a touch of noir, this book is for you. It’s smart, thrilling, and packed with twists I didn’t see coming. I’m already counting down the days until the next Ana and Din mystery drops!

✧˖°. ⤷ I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.