A review by amy_reads4
The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness

challenging tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I am SO happy to be back in the All Souls world and with Diana and Matthew! I am so grateful that we get to follow even more of their journey. 

This book is such a beautiful magical journey where we learn so much more about the magic in this world, the different types of magic, how different families are connected and what impact this has on Diana, her relationship with Matthew and their twins. 

We thought their journey was over in The Book of Life but that was just the beginning. We get to see Diana discover so much more of her father’s side of her family, the Proctors, and all the literal ghosts they carry! 

Deborah’s understanding of the history of magic, witchcraft, the Salem witch trials and the families involved really shines through in this book. Whilst we have seen Deborah’s detailed knowledge in the previous books this one focuses just on the witchcraft and magic which allows for the exploration of so much more detail. 

The one thing that made me nervous through this whole story was the impact of Diana and Matthew’s relationship, they will forever be one of my favourite fictional couples and I need to see them work through all adversity and stay together no matter what! So I really hope that is what happens. 

This book sets us up perfectly for the next instalments, and I’m so excited they’re are going to me more instalments. I hope we get to see everyone together and being in the new members we have met. I will forever be holding out for Gallowglass’s happy ending, I’m not saying I ship him and Julie but…. 

This world is so rich and beautiful and I cannot wait for more