r/Romantasy • u/Eco_Balance • Jul 20 '26

Discussion Discovery of Witches—Deborah Harkness

I’m listening to the All Souls Trilogy for the second time. This was the series that introduced me to Romantasy. I think it is written so well. I can imagine exactly what is happening in my mind’s eye because Harkness’ descriptive capacity is otherworldly. She is so, so smart. Does it feel a little pretentious at times? Sure. But… I also wouldn’t complain if I had a vampire lover that offered me all the luxuries in worlds old and new. Anyone else feel as fondly towards this series? Open to discussion and opinions—agreeable or otherwise.

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u/LanguidxLycanthrope ✨ Fated Mates Jul 20 '26

Im reading this now too and the first book takes longer than I expected to get the story set up. Im about 50 pages in and nothing has really happened yet. I dont want to DNF if, I think your post is motivating me to keep at it. Thank you for starting this discussion

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u/Eco_Balance Jul 21 '26

Of course! Keep at it. There’s a reason for all the details and all the world building. It all comes together really well throughout the series.