A Talent for Murder

Drew

In a genre that thrives on tension, twists, and the unsettling thrill of not knowing who to trust, A Talent for Murder offers the opposite: all the answers served up halfway through—and not enough intrigue to keep the rest hot.

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Babel

Drew

At first glance, it’s a magical academic fantasy set in 1830s Oxford. By the end, it’s a furious, razor-sharp takedown of colonialism, language, and the stories we’re told to keep us compliant. Babel is R.F. Kuang’s masterwork of dark academia—ambitious, unflinching, and unforgettable. 

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