7/23/2023 0 Comments All souls trilogy![]() The quote from this LA Times review sums up my feelings precisely: I admit that at times I felt it was too detailed, both in characters and in plot: I couldn’t breathe! I had to stop reading for a while, go for a lighter read, and only after that could I go on. There are many intriguing characters here, genuine historical figures and fictional ones woven together. You become immersed in the historical and political milieu of late 16th-century London and Prague, and in the alchemical research of that era. This book is fast-paced and full of events and adventures. Diana explores her magical abilities, and Matthew must confront his past. This book is even heavier than the first, both in details and weight (although it’s not that heavy on my Kindle!). While the first book’s events unfold in our modern world, the second book, Shadows of Night, transports us into the past, time-traveling back to 16th-century Elizabethan England, where Diana and Matthew continue their search. Yes, I know you would like to know about romance, love, and sex in the story. We go with them on a complicated journey, through big cities, small towns, and landscapes around the globe. We encounter a kaleidoscope of characters surrounding our heroes: Some help them, others try to kill them. We meet Diana the witch and Matthew the vampire. It is like peeling away layers and finding surprises along the way. Please stick with the story: You will not be sorry. The story picks up the pace about a third of the way into the book. We meet the characters and get a taste of the world in which they live, a glimpse into the things that motivate them and make them tick. ![]() The first book, A Discovery of Witches, starts a bit slowly, laying as it does the foundation for the story like pillars supporting the plot. The only other sound was the loud ticking of the reading room’s clock.” Thus Diana’s story begins.Ī quick glance over my shoulder assured me that the room was still empty. This unintentionally (or perhaps deliberately?) received manuscript also draws the attention of all sorts of creatures in this world. Although she doesn’t know it yet, this book will alter her life and completely rock her world. She makes a surprising discovery in Oxford’s Bodleian Library: An enchanted book that she did not request. Diana is an alchemy history academic who is unwilling to embrace her witchy powers. This is the story of Diana Bishop, a descendant of the Salem witches. It begins with a discovery of witches.”Ī Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night (book 3 is expected…) And now, you can find books just like it in our post of Books Like the Night Circus.“It begins with absence and desire. Not only can you find this book in our list of the Best Romance Novels of all Time, but you can also find it on our list of the Best Carnival and Circus Books, 24 Books Like the Hunger Games. The story has twists and surprises that left me wondering how I didn’t see what was right there all along. This is magic in a way that I never imagined it before. As the competition continues, the opponents fall in love- a situation that only complicates their predicament. ![]() The pupils, a man and woman, are unsure of the rules, unsure of how to win or when the competition will end. The stage has been set for a magical competition between the pupils of two very powerful magicians. The story was magical- both literally and figuratively and the descriptions are so vivid. Did we include your favorite books like A Discovery of Witches?īooks in the All Souls Trilogy (Discovery of Witches Series)Įvery word captivated me from beginning to end and I couldn’t put it down.House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas.The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden.Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse #1) by Charlaine Harris.Best Time Travel Books Like the Time Traveler’s Wife. ![]() Be sure to check out our list of if you want more like this.The Time Traveler’s Wife By Audrey Niffenegger.Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (Outlander #1).Time Travel Books Like A Discovery of Witches.Historical Fantasy Books to Capture your Imagination.If you love Alice Hoffman books, check out our Guide to Practical Magic and books just like it!.Magic Lessons (Book #1 of the Practical Magic Series) by Alice Hoffman.Historical Fantasy Books Like A Discovery of Witches.Time’s Convert: A Novel by Deborah Harkness.The Book of Life (All Souls Trilogy #3) by Deborah Harkness.Shadow of Night (All Souls Trilogy#2) by Deborah Harkness.Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy #1) by Deborah Harkness.Books in the All Souls Trilogy (Discovery of Witches Series).
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