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2.5-3 stars - Paranormal/Mystery/Romance
I struggled with how to rate this one. There are some intriguing aspects of the story, but it really dragged at times and could've used some editing. The relationship between Matthew and Diana lacked authenticity, emotion, and passion, and their romance was honestly pretty boring to me. I know a lot of people really like this series, but I felt underwhelmed. I'm not sure if I have enough interest to finish reading the series or not, but the TV series looks ...more
I struggled with how to rate this one. There are some intriguing aspects of the story, but it really dragged at times and could've used some editing. The relationship between Matthew and Diana lacked authenticity, emotion, and passion, and their romance was honestly pretty boring to me. I know a lot of people really like this series, but I felt underwhelmed. I'm not sure if I have enough interest to finish reading the series or not, but the TV series looks ...more
A Discovery of Witches starts out at a good pace, introducing several key elements, Diana Bishop, Ashmole 782 and Matthew Clermont the vampire. The reader doesn't have to wait several chapters before their worlds collide. Yes! I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for the other shoe to drop, but then something happens around the halfway mark--FRANCE. Insert eye-roll. This is where I had the most trouble with A Discovery of Witches, Deborah Harkness bogs us down with a long drawn out courtship betwe
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Rereading this has reminded me that this book is my absolute favorite. The world built, the characters imagined into life... It's all beautiful. ...more
Rereading this has reminded me that this book is my absolute favorite. The world built, the characters imagined into life... It's all beautiful. ...more
Incredibly captivating and thrilling read! I cannot wait for the next book in the series.
Feb 12, 2011
♥Tricia♥
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Apr 14, 2011
Ashley
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May 13, 2011
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Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*
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