Deborah Harkness returns with The Black Bird Oracle, the fifth entry in the All Souls universe. While the first trilogy gave us magic, history, and an unforgettable romance, this new installment tries to push the story forward by digging deeper into Diana Bishop’s family and her dark magical heritage. But does this latest chapter justify extending the series, or does it feel like setup for something bigger?
Equinox is a slow, strange mix of magical realism, spirituality, and MMM romance set in Vienna, uneven, but fascinating enough to keep me turning the pages.
The opening chapter of *A Court of Thorns and Roses* promised a rich, atmospheric tale of magic and romance. But as the pages turned, the spark fizzled. Slow pacing, a lack of originality, and weak chemistry between the leads left me disenchanted.
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Worn Out Spines 