If you're about to start the All Souls series, you're in for 4 books of romantic, atmospheric paranormal romance by Deborah Harkness. Average spice: 2/5. Total investment: 2,140 pages. Here's the exact reading order.
Publication order — the way Deborah Harkness intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A atmospheric, romantic Adult paranormal romance built around witch/vampire, academic, slow burn. 579 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A atmospheric, historical Adult paranormal romance built around time travel, elizabethan era, alchemy. 584 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, romantic Adult paranormal romance built around war, resolution, family. 561 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A atmospheric, romantic Adult paranormal romance built around vampire, american revolution, dual timeline. 416 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
A Discovery of Witches is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the romantic energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for A Discovery of Witches →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 has moderate heat, averaging 2/5 spice. Some books are spicier than others — the range is 2/5 to 2/5.
The All Souls series is a paranormal romance series by Deborah Harkness with romantic, atmospheric, historical vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
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.