Bound and Unbound: A paranormal novella duology
Ali Hazelwood
The World of All Souls: The Complete Guide to A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and The Book of Life
by Deborah Harkness
About this book
Step into the shadows and uncover the secrets behind the spellbinding All Souls trilogy. For fans who fell in love with the forbidden romance of reluctant witch Diana Bishop and geneticist vampire Matthew Clairmont, this companion guide serves as the ultimate key to unlocking the rich, historical tapestry of their world. Whether you are craving more urban fantasy intrigue or seeking to deepen your connection to the series, this volume offers an intimate look at the magic, alchemy, and complex creature politics that define this beloved saga.
Beyond the narrative arcs, this beautifully curated handbook bridges the gap between fiction and reality. Deborah Harkness, a historian by trade, pulls back the curtain on her meticulous research, exploring the science behind the supernatural and the historical figures who haunt the pages of her novels. It is an essential resource for those who live for immersive world-building and the slow-burn tension of paranormal romance.
Bursting with character bios, synopses, and hidden lore, this collection is designed to enrich every reread. It transforms a simple reading experience into a scholarly deep dive, providing the context and nuance that keep the All Souls universe alive long after the final chapter concludes.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B07B1RYSMK
Reader Reviews
June 18, 2018
This is a gorgeous companion book to Deborah Harkness' \"All Souls\" trilogy, A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES, SHADOW OF NIGHT, and THE BOOK OF LIFE. As such, it is tremendous. If you have no interest in the books, you probably won't be a fan of this volume either. For trilogy fans, you have a treat awaiting! After an interview with the author and synopses of all three books, Harkness describes the different \"creatures\" of her universe (humans, witches, vampires, and daemons) and a listing of the...
July 4, 2024
The World of All Souls book is definitely full of information. Surprisingly, there are only a few color plates. There is not a single map. I found some of the artwork to look more childishly executed than I would expect. The actual books in the series have a very sophisticated, scholarly tone which balances the fantasy elements into impressive and refined believability. This product does not have that same feel at all, notwithstanding some great portions. It has more of a souvenir shop feel to...
July 21, 2025
Book arrived in pristine condition, and I've really enjoyed this addition to the All Souls Collection. I started reading it between rereads of the first 3, then read more when I was in the middle of Time's Convert, and am finishing The Blackbird Oracle now. After I finish it, I'll finish this book. For right now I'm using it more as a reference to the stories and people I've read about, as well as a \"I don't have time to read multiple chapters now of the main book so I'll just read a few pages...
September 22, 2018
I adore this book. I loved the series A Discovery of Witches and the fantasy and history surrounding the characters. I love the real places and how the author wove her story into real events. For me, that is real talent. This book shares background and history, character revelations and answers all the questions I had during Harkness' most excellent series. This was worth every penny and I will refer to it often going forward. It will help when the TV series comes out too (because you know TV...
October 12, 2022
I loved Discovery of Witches and the rest of the trilogy. I don't normally buy reference books to fiction series but I was doing a group reread and decided to pick this up. I'm so glad I did. It was great to refer to things as I was reading. I read the first part of this book in order but then skipped around. It is a great resource and adds a great deal the series. ) 11 people found this helpful
