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Book Review of A Discovery of Witches (All Souls, Bk 1)

A Discovery of Witches (All Souls, Bk 1)
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A good read but I was put off by the main character, Diana, being alternately attracted to then afraid of her love interest Matthew & being a witch. Another review stated that it was good until about page 200 after which it fell apart. I felt the opposite about it as that's when it got more interesting but the author just drug it out for so long. Having just finished it I understand that there was a reason for her erratic behavior and it is explained later in the book as the characters discover the answers. It gets more interesting as various secrets come out but I enjoyed the read and am highly anticipating the next book. The author might have written more hints that Diana wouldn't stay as indecisive, clueless & jumpy as she is in the beginning but it's written that way because she doesn't know so we don't either. We learn things as they are revealed to her but I think it's worth it. Being a history major & lover of literature, I enjoyed the intricate details of Matthew's historical past life/lives. The only problem is waiting for the book to be released.