In the final book of Deborah Harkness’s New York Times bestselling All Souls trilogy, historian Diana Bishop and vampire scientist Matthew Clairmont return to central Europe in search of a medieval manuscript rumored to contain the recipe for creating an immortal being. As they race against timeāand power-hungry vampires who would stop at nothing to possess the spellāDiana and Matthew must decipher clues from centuries-old letters and manuscripts to uncover the true story of the bookās creation. And if they fail,shadowy forces will forever prevent them from finding what they truly seek: redemption for themselvesā¦and for humanity.
For who is this book for ?
The Book of Life is for those who are interested in a well-written, romantic story with historical elements.
Pros :
- The author’s writing style is engaging and keeps the reader hooked.
- The story is exciting and well-paced, with plenty of suspenseful moments.
- Diana and Matthew are compelling protagonists who make for a fascinating couple.
Cons :
- The ending could have been better
- The book was a little slow in the beginning
- I didn’t love the characters as much as I loved them in the first two books
Learn more about the author
Deborah Harkness is the author of A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and The Book of Life. She holds a Ph.D. in Renaissance studies from Oxford University and has taught at Cambridge and Yale universities. Her novels have been translated into more than thirty languages.
Reader Reviews
“Harkness is a master of spellbinding storytelling.”
“Deborah Harkness knocked it out of the park with her All Souls Trilogy! I LOVED this series and was on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. The Book of Life is an absolutely phenomenal conclusion to Diana and Matthew’s story, full of magic, love, mystery and suspense. Deborah Harkness has a gift for taking historical events and weaving them into her storylines in a way that makes you feel like you’re right there alongside her characters experiencing everything firsthand. If you’re looking for an amazing read that will keep you glued to your seat until the very last page, then look no further than The Book of Life!”
“A riveting and suspenseful conclusion to Deborah Harkness’s All Souls trilogy. Wonderfully written, the characters are richly drawn and the plot is filled with twists and turns.”
“The dazzling conclusion to Deborah Harkness’s New York Times bestselling All Souls trilogy. A historian and a vampire scientist race against time to find a manuscript rumored to contain the recipe for creating an immortal being.”
