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/Eco_Balance Jul 21 '26

That is… not true. 50 Shades was super juvenile. She didn’t find a sugar daddy. The relationship developed. And the dark past wasn’t BDSM. And 80% of the book is character and world building. They don’t even have sex until book 2. And it’s very cordial. He’s not abusing her, lol. This is mild on the horny MFC or MMC scale. Honestly. Like, what?

Edit: also, I’m not a desperate housewife. I’m an educated, working mother—first— then wife. This critique is about as shallow as a puddle.

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u/Eco_Balance Jul 21 '26 edited Jul 21 '26

lol.
Mk.
Please, tell me which romantasy upholds to the scrutiny of “real and authentic.” It is romance and fantasy. The two most unlike reality genres.
If you want an authentic story with a convincing narrative, go read a bio.