Reading Order Guide
All Souls Reading Order
Complete Order
All 4 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the All Souls series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
A Discovery of Witches
A atmospheric, romantic Adult paranormal romance built around witch/vampire, academic, slow burn. 579 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Shadow of Night
A atmospheric, historical Adult paranormal romance built around time travel, elizabethan era, alchemy. 584 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
The Book of Life
A epic, romantic Adult paranormal romance built around war, resolution, family. 561 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Time's Convert
A atmospheric, romantic Adult paranormal romance built around vampire, american revolution, dual timeline. 416 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Series Stats
At a Glance
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FAQ
All Souls Series Questions
Read the All Souls series in publication order: 1. A Discovery of Witches, 2. Shadow of Night, 3. The Book of Life, 4. Time's Convert. This is the intended reading order by Deborah Harkness.
The All Souls series has 4 books totaling 2,140 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The All Souls series is moderately warm, averaging 2.0/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
Start with A Discovery of Witches — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for A Discovery of Witches breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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