A Discovery of Witches (August 2025) Buddy Read Discussion - Mirah & Peyton

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

Welcome to the A Discovery of Witches Buddy Read Discussion thread! This thread officially opens on August 15th and anyone can join at any time. Please keep in mind that spoilers are allowed in this thread but only up to the group's current reading place. Do not spoil the book if you've read further than the group. Any extra days can be used to catch up!

Each day we will be reading by chapters or page numbers. Page numbers are an approximation based on the hardcover or paperback that is the default on Goodreads. The suggested Buddy Read discussion schedule is as follows:

Week of 08/15
15 Aug = Chapter 1-4
16 Aug = Chapter 5-8
17 Aug = Chapter 9-12

Week of 08/<18/b>
18 Aug = Chapter 13-16
19 Aug = Chapter 17-20
20 Aug = Chapter 21-24
21 Aug = Chapter 25-28
22 Aug = Chapter 29-32
23 Aug = Chapter 33-36
24 Aug = Chapter 37-40

Week of 08/25
25 Aug = Chapter 41-43


PARTICIPANTS
~ Mirah
~ Peyton

[Peyton]

Let me know what schedule works best for you Mirah

[Mirah]

So far I've read till Chapter 4.
Every time when I start reading a new book...it takes me 7 to 8 Chapters to atleast understand and get comfortable with the new world-building. But I find that Clairmont guy CREEPY.

[Mirah]

@Peyton... Have you started reading yet?

[Peyton]

I haven’t yet since I’m moving back into my dorm but I will shortly

[Mirah]

No worries! I'm sure you'll catch up — I'll keep sharing my thoughts (with spoiler alerts)

[Peyton]

Sounds good!

[Mirah]

11 chapters in and I'm still not hooked.

[Peyton]

Honestly I’m only like 2 chapters in but this has been a pretty difficult read for me so far haha. I’ve started watching the show hoping that’ll help

[Mirah]

Yes it's a difficult read....and GOD! I had no idea there was a show for this...Which world do I live in?

[Peyton]

It’s an AMC show but it’s on Netflix

[Peyton]

@Mirah have you read more?

[Mirah]

I'm sorry...I just read your message now. Yes I finished the entire book 3 days ago...I almost dnfed it around 60% but then I felt guilty for dnfing a book (also it was a gift from my husband) so I somehow finished it. But I have so much on my plate that I couldn’t post a review or check Goodreads.
I'm sorry for the late reply Peyton.

[Peyton]

You’re all good I just finished the show and will be jumping back into the book very shortly

[Mirah]

That's great...I'd love to know your thoughts.
And maybe I should watch the show as well. Is it worth it?

[Peyton]

It’s a little slow at first and hard to figure out the exact timing in some areas but I think it’s worth the watch

[Mirah]

Okies