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What an interesting story. It's not action packed but it kept me completely enthralled. A nice smooth read with an excellently constructed backstory. I look forward to finishing the series.

Loving my new mug. Brought it to work today, too bad I can‘t read while I have my hot chocolate. Pawley‘s Studios made it.

Just amazing. It doesn't happen that often that a book sings this perfectly in harmony with my soul. The story moves at a slow pace, which gives time to describe the ordinary things, like what Diana eats, or how she commutes to work. I absolutely loved the parts in the library, how she requests books, how she handles and takes notes on them. The romance happened a bit too quickly maybe, but every other part makes up for it. Loved, loved, loved it!

It was a very slow beginning that I almost put it down. Then halfway through it picked up but then it felt like too much was crammed in before the end. I am intrigued and will be reading the next book in the series but I'll give it a couple books before picking it up.

It took 5 weeks to read but I really did love this story.

I decided to try this one again after watching the first episode. 160 pages in and my attention is slipping.

Cats and boxes! At least Adele and Peace are not fighting over this one…yet!

I usually like reading a book before I watch things based on it so I started reading this one. But it‘s kind of… not good? I‘m going to keep reading to see if the writing gets better since it is loved by many but not sure it‘s for me.

Maybe I‘m just burnt out on the idea of vampire romance.

Does it get better?

My favorite trilogy!!

We have been pretty much isolating since November except for the drs and vets. Yesterday one of my supports decided to drive us to the reservoir which recently opened to the public as we could get out but stay away from people. 15 minutes and it was bliss. Will need to find more natural things to do while we wait out this Covid disaster.

Desert pizzas good for breakfast, right?

This came from. The library yesterday! Time to dive in!

Starting this one on kindle today- I‘m a bit behind the curve haha.

Does Matthew ever stop being a possessive dude? I‘m 200+ pages in, but I truly cannot stand him. I do love the dark academia aesthetic, science, and history. Do I keep going or bail?

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Spending the morning with this :)

Loving getting lost in this. The show is so beautiful!!

#AllSouls #DOW #SeasonOfTheWitch #DiscoveryOfWitches
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@MoonWitch94 #thoughtfulthursday. @Eggs 1. Agatha Christie remains the Queen of the unreliable narrators so the novel has to meet that standard. 2. Audio colouring books 3. The tagged book is the first in my favourite series

I really enjoyed listening to this one as part of @MoonWitch94 ‘s read along. It was full of humor, likable characters, and interesting science and history that pulled me in. I find all of the evolution and DNA parts fascinating and think Harkness did a great job with research in order to be able to add that to her storyline. I couldn‘t put it down and I‘m looking forward to book 2!! #teammatthew

Started to watch this series. It follows the book very well. And it's just visually stunning. But.. I was busy doing things when I was watching (like it was in the background) so I might restart it soon (got to episode 3?)

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Finally finished my October #bookspin. I loved the worldbuilding and the atmosphere, didn't mind the slow pace, although it lagged in the middle. That was also when vampire Matthew was at his most controlling and possessive and witch Diana at her most tell, don't show, about how sturbon and brave she is. But things do pick up at the end, with a bunch of conspirators coming together and the haunted Bishop house being the best house.

I forgot to post my review when I finished this!

I first read ADOW not long after it was first published, and I hated it. At the time, I think it came on the heels of Twilight and way too much vampire-centric fiction. This time around, I enjoyed it much more, and am already almost finished with the second book.

This is why I rarely give 👎 reviews. My reaction to a book is sometimes more about my mood than the book itself.

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Thank you @MoonWitch94 for hosting the #DOWRTR
It made me finally cross this amazing book off my TBR! I loved the slow pace of the schedule. (I only read ahead the last couple chapters because it was just so good) I loved the characters and the magical world of creatures. Such an interesting take on the normal witches and vampires. And of course I enjoyed the forbidden romance of Diana & Matthew. I'll definitely be reading the rest of the series.

#Chapter43 #November1st #DOWRTR

This chapter is bittersweet & the first time I read it, I was teary-eyed when I saw the note Matthew leaves for Sarah & Em. Such a sweet gesture.

📜What did you think of the novel? Did you enjoy it? Did it meet or exceed your expectations?

📖Would you like to move on to Shadow of Night as a group? The real-time read is more chaotic, but we could go at a simpler pace? Let me know below!

5/5 ⭐️ I loved this book!! It was the perfect mix of all things I love; magic, supernatural creatures, romance, historical and science fiction! I definitely will be continuing this series!
#DOWRTR
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Loved this as much as I did the first time I read it. It was interesting reading it in real time. I did finish a day early to include it with my October reading. The end revolves around Halloween so I gave it 25 points for #Scarathlon2021. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#DOWRTR Thanks for hosting @MoonWitch94

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+26 points #TeamHendrix

I am so glad I finally took the time to read this book! Many thanks to @MoonWitch94 for hosting #DOWRTR . I was captivated by the mixture of history and alchemy and witches and vampires and daemons. The story unfolded nicely, and I plan to continue to the next book, using the real time reading guidance by Harkness.

Diana and Matthew‘s stories are very intriguing, and I cannot wait to learn a bit more.

#Zeke #CatsOfLitsy

Finished a day early but... Just couldn't NOT finish! It was so great! Thank you @MoonWitch94 for hosting!

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Need to consider the show (anyone see it?) Do you all know where its streaming?

Ch. 42: October 31st 🎃Halloween🖤

I found this chapter so beautiful & emotional. Matthew‘s gentle side shines in his interaction with kids trick or treating. I tear up reading this chapter when they prepare to leave the house.

📖What do you think of this chapter? How have you enjoyed the chapters we haven‘t discussed? Let‘s chat! #DOWRTR #AllSouls #SeasonoftheWitch

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Amazing!!! Starting the sequel tonight or tomorrow

Ooh this book is so good! It‘s keeping me up past my bedtime three nights in a row! #witches #vampires Happy Halloween! 🎃🦇👻🧙‍♀️🧛🧡🖤

Love staring out my day like this

Loving it!!!

Lunch time

Ooo I had not read this in a while (because I had tried to keep up with the schedule) and then I missed it yesterday!!! Ha. Anyway, I am going to “catch“ up soon today so I am back on track!

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Technically, if I have to choose I prefer witches. I really prefer witches and vampires, which is why the tagged book is a witch favorite of mine. Funny story: when my Language Arts Supervisor started in my district, we had a discussion about books and he recommended the tagged book. Didn‘t think I‘d like it, but figured I had to give it a go bc, you know, supervisor. I figured he‘d ask what I thought. I did and he did. 😀 🧙

This book was so much fun! Not perfect, but like a grown up version of Twilight I always wanted (pls don‘t judge me 😅) I tried to stick with the #DOWRTR #allsouls schedule @MoonWitch94 was hosting, but there was a point where I just couldn‘t stop, lol 🧙🏻

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I know we weren‘t supposed to finish up for another two weeks or so, but the suspense was killing me, so I went ahead and finished this morning. I loved this book the second time around every bit as much as I loved it the first time around. Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#DOWRTR

Chapter 37

How are we supposed to stop now?
And wait for 5 days?

Even with all the predictably and all the annoying love story tropes, somehow I don't want to stop reading.

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Chapter 32 - 36

I fell a bit behind on Wednesday, but caught up today.
These chapters is filled with so much information, my brain is still reeling.
And the questions just keeps on getting more...

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I just finished CHAPTER 36. This book is just so good! I really haven‘t remembered most of the plot twists, and I‘ve been on the edge of my seat as the plot unwinds. Currently reading this for #DOWRTR. :)

#ScarathonPhotoChallenge @Linsy
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I am about a day behind, and it shows that these next couple of days have a bunch of chapters! The great thing is... I have the day off of work today (I took it off because --- I need to rest) and so .. yay I can catch up on this! And cuddle with my baby :)

#DogsofLitsy

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Chapter 28 - 31

These were a few action packed chapters.
I kinda appreciate them after the soppy love part ...
Never been a fan of those.

I'm so very tempted to keep reading ...
I can't wait to see the Bishop residence.

#DOWRTR #SeasonoftheWitch #DOW
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Chapter 27

Let's just say this chapter confirmed that I will never be able to date a Vampire, no matter how cute, sexy or angelic he might be.

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Chapter 19 - 26

I had a bit of catching up to do. So I basically spent the whole day with Diana and Matthew, not a bad way to spent a Sunday.

So much have happened and I have so many questions...
It's hard to put the book down at this point.

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Finished this today at our campfire. This was so good! I tried to read this 10 years ago but think I was too young to enjoy it. I devoured it and couldn‘t follow along with the #ADOWRTR. Can‘t wait to read the rest of Diana and Matthew‘s journey.

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We are all channeling Bernie in this house tonight, since Maya had a + Covid test result. 😬 SO grateful we are all vaxxed and she is asymptomatic, but I have one very sad teen in the house to have to quarantine for 10 days.

My priority will be on her this coming week, and doing all I can to lift her spirits. So I may be delayed in posting #Screamathon updates. Reminder this week‘s prompt is to diversify your shelf and read a POC horror author!

The leather bound volume was nothing remarkable.

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