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superdewa's review
4.0
This series is really enjoyable. Great literature? Perhaps not, but well-written and fun, and for me it's difficult to go wrong with a book that implies there is magic in our world. I am looking forward to the third book.
alayna017's review
4.0
This second installment was better than the first, with Diana showing more independence from Matthew, and asserting herself.
I think with any fantasy series that the world has to be created, even in low fantasy. However, the author does name drop (at least, I think it’s name dropping, I’m not sure who some 15th century celebs are!) and Matthew seems to know all of the important players. It takes a long time to get through the few months they’ve been in the past!
Hopefully, as the series closes, we can expect a little more action!
I think with any fantasy series that the world has to be created, even in low fantasy. However, the author does name drop (at least, I think it’s name dropping, I’m not sure who some 15th century celebs are!) and Matthew seems to know all of the important players. It takes a long time to get through the few months they’ve been in the past!
Hopefully, as the series closes, we can expect a little more action!
buaslbutterfly's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mlglenn's review against another edition
4.0
This series makes me feel so geeky. Do I understand any of the knot-tying/time traveling logistics? No. Do I enjoy the step back into history and interactions with historical figures, and the vampire/witch aspect? Hells yes
POV: multiple - first person and third person omniscient
You can expect: vampires, witches, magic, time walking, prophecies, history.
POV: multiple - first person and third person omniscient
You can expect: vampires, witches, magic, time walking, prophecies, history.
amyingomar's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.5
tashaseegmiller's review
5.0
I loved The Discovery of Witches and had high hopes for Shadow of Night. I'm pleased to say they were met and exceeded. Almost all of this books takes place in the past, and between the lush descriptions of the clothing and setting, discovering more about the abilities of all the characters and learning the truths about so many mysteries, it felt like a luxurious journey through history.
Even though it had been a long time since I read the first book, Harkness dropped in just enough hints to catch me up to speed without feeling like a total regurgitation. I can't wait for the third, to see how all the threads will be woven together and to continue my journey with Diana and Matthew.
Even though it had been a long time since I read the first book, Harkness dropped in just enough hints to catch me up to speed without feeling like a total regurgitation. I can't wait for the third, to see how all the threads will be woven together and to continue my journey with Diana and Matthew.