Carl cannot catch a break. I loved this book despite the slow start. The TCG player in me raved as we watched every crawler struggle to comprehend the rules of Yugi-Oh, Pokemon, & Magic: The Gathering. From act 2 onward this got fast; between the revelations about Carl’s dad to the looming threat of Shea Maria, I was on the edge of my seat. 1 more to go until I’m waiting til June.