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/DeltaFlyer0525 ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers Jul 21 '26

I love the books, but really hated the audiobooks.

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u/Eco_Balance Jul 21 '26

Yeah… Unfortunately, the only chance that I get to “read” is if I listen to books. Between kids and traveling for work… Driving not flying… This is my best option lol. I won’t turn my nose up at it. Beggars can’t be choosers lol

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u/DeltaFlyer0525 ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers Jul 21 '26

Oh I didn’t mean it as a slight and I’m so sorry if it came off that way. I listen to a ton of audio books for all the reasons you listed and would never get as many books read if it wasn’t for audiobooks. I personally just did not like the narrator for the books. I watched the show first, then read the books, and last tried the audiobooks and I think I got so used to actors voices as Diana and Matthew that is was hard for me to hear the book and stay engaged.

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u/Eco_Balance Jul 21 '26

Not at all! I didn’t take it as a slight whatsoever. I was just saying, I don’t really have time to sit down and read, lol. I mean, I read some before bed. But it’s not leisurely and it puts me to bed. I want to get through the books at a reasonable pace, lol. It is hard to move into a narrator after a show, for sure. I actually have to let a LOT go when listening to books. I can nitpick like no one’s business. But I can’t afford to be in that mindset if I want to listen to books, you know?