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A Discovery of Witches
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a_tiffyfit
Jan 18, 2012 rated it really liked it
Shelves: re-readable
The beginning is a little slow, with overly wordy descriptions of wine. But this book really grasped my attention quickly. From the beginning you know that Diana is unconsciously using her magic. She cannot help it, it's part of who she is. Little bits leak out here and there.

I'm disappointed that I picked up this book before the trilogy is finished being written. I can't stand waiting. I've read some of the other's reviews of this book, a few which have left me flabbergasted. Perhaps it's beca
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Angie Taylor
Nov 29, 2011 rated it it was amazing
I gave this book 5 stars, but I think I would give it 4 1/2 if I could. Usually when a book is amazing, I agree with everthing in it, and I didn't with this one. Having said that, it was still a pretty fantastic story. It reminded me quite a bit of Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" series in its details, introductions of characters, and plot twists, and then of course there is the insanely intense love story similarities. At the same time, this book will definitle appeal to Twilight fans, but with a ...more
Marcia
Aug 16, 2014 rated it liked it
Who doesn't enjoy imagining the fantastical awesomeness that could possibly exist in the everyday? This book was great in imagining the realm of magical creatures in our every day. I could do without the romance part of things, but I can also see how it is part of the overall story line and helps to propel the plot along. Fun read overall. ...more
Kareena
Aug 19, 2011 rated it did not like it
Awful stuff. Couldn't stand this. I was hopeful it might be good, but just melodramatic teasing adult romance and supernatural characters. Ugh. ...more
Selena Calingo
Jun 07, 2011 rated it it was ok
Laura
Jun 26, 2011 marked it as to-read
Catherine
Mar 27, 2020 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Kirsten
Apr 25, 2019 rated it really liked it
Christy
Feb 26, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Kim
Aug 07, 2012 marked it as to-read
Amy
Jul 01, 2013 rated it really liked it
Bridget
Mar 04, 2014 rated it really liked it
Kim
Nov 11, 2014 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Kara
Jan 14, 2015 marked it as to-read
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Oct 01, 2015 marked it as to-read
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Apr 04, 2016 marked it as to-read
Melanie
Oct 20, 2016 marked it as to-read
Kelsey
Jan 16, 2017 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Lauren
Oct 14, 2018 marked it as to-read
Cathy
Apr 16, 2019 rated it liked it
~*mandy*~
Mar 18, 2019 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Feb 07, 2019 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Lucy
May 30, 2019 rated it it was ok
Jeane
Sep 06, 2020 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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2.5 stars
Jocelyn
Apr 15, 2020 rated it liked it
Nelly Lavaud
Apr 27, 2021 marked it as to-read
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Feb 22, 2024 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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