Ooh! Polgara, I'm so glad someone else read it. I went back and re-read Discovery of Witches and I'm somewhat surprised at how different the characters act in the two books. They are, separately, very enjoyable for me.
Also, WTF happened to
Emily?!
It's alluded to, but never followed up on.
Cliffhanger that'll come up in the third book for sure. I expect we'll find out everything that happened to all the others while Diana and Matthew were away. I can't WAIT to see the Gallowglass/Diana reunion. He was my favorite new character.
The thing I hate is that there isn't even a date announced, tentatively, for when the new book will arrive. Bah humbug!
I know! I dragged a little finishing the last 100 pages or so 'cause I knew it would be THE END for at least a year.
I want to reread
Light a Penny Candle
or
Firefly Summer
now.
So sad, Consuela. I really love her books--truly smart and big-hearted comfort reading.
Here's some beautiful art about reading:
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If I could Like your post, I would.
Aren't they gorgeous? When I get home, I'm going to save some to my hard drive.