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The Oracle Code by Manuel Preitano, Marieke Nijkamp

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roseleaf24's review against another edition

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4.0

I enjoyed this, and would enjoy reading more. I hope the series continues.

celtic_oracle's review against another edition

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3.0

I’m giving this the three stars I would have given it if it was just an interesting story with generic characters. If I was feeling less charitable it would be 2 for the only recognizable parts of the Bat mythos being Barbara’s name and James Gordon still being part of the GCPD.

Oracle is my favourite character in the DC Universe, and this reimagining just didn’t do it for me.

logikitty's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

3.75

breakfastgrey's review against another edition

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3.0

I've really enjoyed reading these YA takes on established DC characters and this one is no different. I liked the haunted house theme and am glad to see Oracle back, but the overall plot and characters never really hit with the force I wanted them to. Nothing particularly wrong or bad, just not particularly outstanding either. Still, I love seeing Oracle return (DC returning Barbara Gordon to being Batgirl has always rubbed me the wrong way), even if it lacks a lot of what originally made that character sing for me.

samgray's review against another edition

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4.0

Superheroes with all kinds of abilities!

ringringringer's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

lillanaa's review against another edition

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5.0

While contemporary fiction isn't not my usual thing, this is definitely a fantastic look at disability culture and makes me even more angry they keep reverting Barbara in the canon timeline. This was interesting, and I will say there was an understanding of the character motivations I appreciated. This felt like a story that could be canon, and I think that's what I enjoyed about it, it doesn't need as much suspension of disbelief as I assumed it would based on what I had heard about it. Babs is still Babs, still the same cool and smart person she is, and this showcases her actual resourcefulness without relying on the crutch of the Batfam to prop her up.