Sip.Read.Wander

Like many newer members of the fandom, I discovered the All Souls Series during the COVID-19 pandemic after AMC adapted its first three books into a TV series . Since then, I've read and re-read the entire series. I've also prayed for the return of All Souls Con and eagerly anticipated the release of the newest installation— The Black Bird Oracle . The novel isn't what many fans expected next, which author Deborah Harkness has addressed head-on. But when I read its synopsis and the pre-published excerpt from the first chapter my anticipation increased. There were definitely parts of this novel that I enjoyed. However, taken as a whole, The Black Bird Oracle fell short of my expectations in some big ways. As such, this review is divided into pros and cons and contains some substantial spoilers. Proceed at your own risk. Pros The Twins: It was nice to see more of Matthew and Diana's twins, Phillip and Rebecca, personalities in this novel. Readers last got to spend...