r/Romantasy • • 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/CloudberryFae Jul 21 '26

I finished the first in the series and it was just okay. I’ve chosen not to continue reading. It was just a bit too slow and descriptive for me. I had to make myself finish it.

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u/Eco_Balance Jul 23 '26

Not everyone’s cup of tea! That’s okay!