As each member of Tarot makes their move for power, not much escapes the watchful eye of the Empress. And anyone who aspires to take the throne from the Emperor better be prepared to face her wrath...meanwhile as Talisman trains with the Order of Light his feelings for Shimmer continue to grow and with it his salvation from his destiny
Although the overall tenacity of the story is still intact, the underlying focus as to why the Order of Tarot was assembled has been lost due to constant infighting and distrust. Grimm Fairy Tales: Tarot is surely unfolding to show how even those united by a just cause can collapse due to mistrust within their own ranks. As such, it is this confusion which makes the narrative so cumbersome to read, trying to keep facts straight and which House is backstabbing another … so much some you almost need a flowchart. While spectacular artwork keeps the reader coming back, even this graphic treat cannot hold a collapsing story together for long. And with only two more issues left until the end, I do not see anything being soundly secured without sacrificing some essential story element along the way – unless this leads into a sequel. Read Full Review