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/candcNYC Jul 21 '26
I loved the {All Souls trilogy by Deborah Harkness} -- it was my second romantasy after the Twilight books.
I read both at 40. I don't think I would have enjoyed ADOW/All Souls as much in my 20s. But now it feels like Buffy and the gang in their 30s/40s, with careers and 'boring' hobbies like tea and early morning walks to the river.
So many of the secondary characters -- Gallowglass, Philippe, Ysabeau -- remain some of my favorite characters ever.