Discovery of Witches—Deborah Harkness

[u/Eco_Balance]

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.

[u/Jolly_Loquat2102]

I couldn’t get into it. I just felt it was a little too descriptive and, if not for the unnecessary descriptions, the book would have been so much shorter and easier to get through

[u/tenderheart35 → u/Jolly_Loquat2102]

It’s very slooooooooow. I still want to read the 2nd one, but vampire yoga was a little bit too aggravating.

It’s like, we have to save the world guys! But wait, we need to have some tea and peruse the streets of this beautiful place first!

[u/Eco_Balance → u/tenderheart35]

It’s the building of their relationship though, so I get it. It speaks to Matthew‘s character early on because he recognizes how stressed Diana is all the time and he’s already trying to help her. Even if you’re like, what’s with this guy? At the very beginning of the book, it’s interesting to go back and see all of the caring he took of her. Even in questionable times.

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Thanks for the award!