She’s Done Running

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Summary of The Book of Life 

In the final installment of the All Souls Trilogy, The Book of Life, Diana Bishop and Matthew Clairmont are back in the twenty-first century following their timewalk into the 1590s. They are hopeful their future is bright after they faced many trials in the past. Diana and Matthew return fully-mated under vampire law and officially married under pagan and human traditions.

The couple’s goal is to keep two secrets for as long as possible. First, Diana is a powerful weaver, a rare kind of witch that can create new spells. Second, Diana is pregnant with twins, and Matthew is the father.

Upon arriving at Sept-Tours, the ancestral home and fortress of the de Clermont vampire clan, Diana and Matthew learn everything isn’t as it should be—Emily Mather is dead. Sarah Bishop is Diana’s aunt and witch. She is also Emily’s partner, and she is beside herself with grief. Diana fears the same goddess who saved Matthew’s life following his ex-lover’s brutal attack took Emily’s life in exchange for his life.

Diana won’t stop until she knows why Emily died and who is responsible. She’s done running from her and Matthew’s enemies.

Is it the Congregation behind it all? Is it Peter Knox and Satu Jӓrvinen again?

Matthew and Diana agree to search for the missing pages of Ashmole 782, an alchemical manuscript, and The Book of Life. They already have one page because Diana’s parents left it for them in Madison County, New York, before they died. Together, the couple must find the other two pages and put the book back together. That’s the only way they believe anyone will find out the book’s real secrets.

The adventure includes Andrew Hubbard, Corra (Diana’s familiar), Jack, Ysabeau, Hamish, Nathaniel, Sophie, Marcus, and Gallowglass. We also meet Diana’s best friend and fellow Yale University professor, Christopher (Chris) Roberts. Again, readers meet a new villain, Benjamin Fuchs. He lurks in the darkness with his nefarious plans, and unfortunately, he is also family.

Book Review 

Deborah Harkness, author of The Book of Life and All Souls Trilogy, does it again, WOW! The Book of Life was released in 2014. The book provides answers to my remaining questions about creatures. Harkness tells the final story with clarity, depth, intelligence, knowledge of her subjects and locations, and humor.

I am fascinated by how Harkness weaves science and magic for a believable and entertaining series. Matthew’s DNA study focuses on the creatures (daemons, witches, and vampires) genome, and the lab techniques he uses are employed in real labs. The author kept my attention throughout The Book of Life. Harkness’s writing is still intelligent and witty. I related and sympathized with her characters and their challenges. As I read this book, I squirmed, and I screamed. I cried, and I laughed too. This book is excellent storytelling.

My favorite part of this book is Diana coming into her full power. I love how she handles Peter Knox, Satu Jӓrvinen, the Congregation, and Benjamin Fuchs! Diana rocks! I can’t get enough of her bow and fire arrows, and spellcasting. I’ve watched TV shows and read books with other witches, and their abilities pale in comparison to Diana’s weaver powers.

In The Book of Life, Diana and Matthew achieve trust, balance, and healing. Finally, they also learn to trust and accept themselves.

Score

On a scale of 1-10, I give this book a 10.

Melissa K. Cannell Copyright, 2020

Published by Mkcannell

Newspaper Reporter | Freelance Correspondent | Public Relations Representative | Paranormal Romance Lover | Historical Fiction Fan

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