A review by taliatalksbooks
The Deck of Omens by C.L. Herman

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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? N/A

3.5

The Deck of Omens by Christine Lynn Herman was just as fast-paced as the first book, The Devouring Grey, in this duology. I really loved getting to know the characters of Four Paths, and while I feel like the story got a bit bogged down in the details, it was overall still an enjoyable read. There were definitely some repetitive moments where some characters had to catch others up to where they were, but this felt less annoying due to the ages of the characters and the way they had been communicating with one another from the start. I really liked the twist at the end, and loved the juxtaposition of cultish behavior and childhood innocence. I think this magical little town is certainly one avid ya fantasy readers want to visit, do check out this duology when you get a chance.