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A review by kynnlara
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
An old, enchanted alchemical manuscript missing for centuries suddenly manifesting from hiding into Diana's hands; the last of the Bishop witches -- as in one Bridget Bishop from the Salem Witch Trials. Coincidence? No, and it puts a target on Diana's back immediately as her ignored powers begin manifesting when one particular creature becomes interested in her: a vampire named Matthew Clairmont. Vampires, daemons, and witches all want their hands on this book for their own reasons, and Diana is the inextricable key. Matthew's initial interest was also the manuscript, but he quickly realizes that his interest becomes less and less about the book and more about the witch that has no idea how powerful she actually is.
I LOVE this book. It's s solid start for the trilogy, and I had the second book (Shadow of Night) ready to read immediately upon completing the first. The historical context of everything is this book is phenomenal. From the details about alchemy that Diana Bishop is studying to the sheer research that has gone into historical accuracy for Matthew Clairmont's ancient origins, everything gives the plot depth and make it seem "real" in the any sense that a fantastical novel could possibly be. The plot is interesting in the point that there is one. It's mysterious and tied to the character's flaws and development in its progression, and I'm so excited to keep reading.
I LOVE this book. It's s solid start for the trilogy, and I had the second book (Shadow of Night) ready to read immediately upon completing the first. The historical context of everything is this book is phenomenal. From the details about alchemy that Diana Bishop is studying to the sheer research that has gone into historical accuracy for Matthew Clairmont's ancient origins, everything gives the plot depth and make it seem "real" in the any sense that a fantastical novel could possibly be. The plot is interesting in the point that there is one. It's mysterious and tied to the character's flaws and development in its progression, and I'm so excited to keep reading.