Rachel Gillig

I almost DNF’d this as nothing of interest happens until about 15% in. But even as the story picks up pace, it never makes any sense. So much about this world has holes and so many things felt unnecessary. Like why is infected magic evil but card magic encouraged? And if there are known infected who survived and are doing just fine… why continue to hunt them? Also, don’t even get me started on the silly cards themselves.

Basically, this is ‘Venom Trades Pokémon Cards’ set in a small fantasy land.

I’ll give Book 2 a try just to see if any of the plot holes get filled. But have low hopes.… (more)