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A review by frawst_disasta_reads
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is my … fourth reread? I have lost track. I LOVE this story. Deborah builds a gorgeous world which blends in with ours seamlessly. I want more of it.
She creates three distinct creatures and a magic system that I need to learn. (Even if sometimes her vampires feel like wolves.). Deborah’s use of words claims attention and I want to befriend every supporting allied character.
So why? Why does this book only rate a four? Diana. Deborah introduces us to this brilliant, stubborn, and no nonsense woman. One who wants to learn more and more. But then she meets Matthew and I feel like I’m reading a 14yo who has no idea how to make her own decisions or makes some really face palm ones. (Also I cringe when people refer to sex as making love)
Matthew takes “touch her and die” too far and this is not a healthy relationship.
She creates three distinct creatures and a magic system that I need to learn. (Even if sometimes her vampires feel like wolves.). Deborah’s use of words claims attention and I want to befriend every supporting allied character.
So why? Why does this book only rate a four? Diana. Deborah introduces us to this brilliant, stubborn, and no nonsense woman. One who wants to learn more and more. But then she meets Matthew and I feel like I’m reading a 14yo who has no idea how to make her own decisions or makes some really face palm ones. (Also I cringe when people refer to sex as making love)
Matthew takes “touch her and die” too far and this is not a healthy relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse and Injury/Injury detail