Tag: a discovery of witches
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Witchy Book Recs
I’m starting my Spooktober book recs series off easy with the Witchy Book Recs. These books contain witches and/or warlocks, magic, and magical realism. While these character may not all be witches or warlocks, the books carry this witchy vibe befitting of its addition to this category (and likely they fit the best in this…
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Deborah Harkness’ Lush Adult Fantasy World Expands With The Black Bird Oracle
And the wonder continues within the All Souls universe. Deborah Harkness’ The Black Bird Oracle is the fifth instalment in the All Souls Series, following the events of the original three books A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and The Book of Life, and we cannot forget about Time’s Convert. With so much more…
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My Favourite Reads of 2024
It’s time to share my 2024 favourites! I am very happy with the books I read in 2024, finding so many gems and enjoying far more genres than expected. I have rated a far few books a 4.5 or 5 stars and I highly recommend them all. This list goes in chronological order of when…
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My All Souls Trilogy Review
Possibly my favourite historical fiction fantasy series ever, the All Souls Trilogy had me hooked from A Discovery of Witches and refused to let me go until I closed the back cover of The Book of Life. Deborah Harkness has created a magnificent. richly detailed, layered story world with incredible characters and conflicts that feel…
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Time’s Convert – Deborah Harkness’s Extra Dose of Bewitchery
As an avid fan of Deborah Harkness’s All Souls trilogy, I have had my eye on Time’s Convert for a while now. Once I finished The Book of Life, I put a request in for it through the library and happily added it to my Spooktober line-up. I didn’t know what to expect, but I…
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Deborah Harkness’s The Book of Life Is Not The Conclusion I Expected
After the incredible introduction into the supernatural story world in A Discovery of Witches and the mesmerising follow up in Shadow of Night, I thought I knew what direction Deborah Harkness’s The Book of Life would take. I was wrong. Not only was a given a read that would continue to surprise me, but I…
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Supernatural Romance and Historical Fiction in Deborah Harkness’s Shadow of Night
Why didn’t I read Shadow of Night before? I don’t know why I stopped at A Discovery of Witches the first time I read it because Deborah Harkness’s Shadow of Night is incredible. Not only do we get a continuation of a truly astounding series, but the historical setting gives everything and more. I couldn’t…
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Every Reread of A Discovery of Witches Makes Me Love it More
There is no questioning it – A Discovery of Witches is my favourite dark academia read, and I adore Deborah Harkness with every fibre of my being. What more needs to be said? That’s the review. Alright, I’ll explain, but know you’re in for a long ride and you best bet you’ll be frantically looking…
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My August 2024 Reading Summary
Overall mood: eager. We’re back on the reading train this month! I’ll warn you know, this is a lot summary as I’ve managed to read 18 books (I know!) this month. I am adding a few more books to my regular list of reads each month for the next two months, and if you are…
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A Discovery of Witches is Peak Dark Academia Fantasy
When I say that I fell in love with A Discovery of Witches upon reading it’s first few chapters, I’m not exaggerating in any way. Deborah Harkness has a truly mesmerising and compelling narrative style and is able to bring her settings to life, creating this supernatural-dipped Oxford where witches, vampires and daemons roam the…