The beginning falters again, but then managed

Two things first:
One should already the predecessor A Discovery of Witches know, because this novel seamlessly attaches to the first part and it teeming with mental shortcuts.
Similarly - although here Vampire get involved diligent in action, one should not expect a usual paranormal romance. The All-Souls Trilogy falls more towards fantasy. And "Romance" is there, but a lot more cautious than in other "vampire novels".
Also you have to set up in D. Harkness on a slightly quieter, more detailed narrative / can get involved, as the vampire genre so common.
But when you when reading or listening to the first part (in my case the German audio book version of the souls of the night) the Yoga Test; has passed), and that part of the bottom line is exciting and well played, then a the continuation will like.

Initially bob action and tension unfortunately something to himself. It has a bit of the feeling that as Diana and Matthew must arrive in the ancient time and adjust, even D. Harkness had to warm up with the story only.
I personally went reveling in Diana's living history and the meeting of celebrities then almost on the cookie. Fortunately eased that once the two main actors set out on her first voyage in the old days. From there the story took on the necessary drive and then wore a too exciting entertained until the end of this trilogy part.

Apart from the weak beginning of this book has been consistently successful. The overall story is being driven, you get to know other family members, some pieces are already assembled, first placed other important elements into play. The skilful manner which pleased me - it remains as beautiful curious how it dissolves in the end! One knobelt eager as readers to himself, tinkering so its possible solution variants cope.

The romance between Diana and Matthew will be retold credible. Including the difficulties that can arise when two strong personalities pronounced a still young love life and able to transform into a robust alliance. That Matthew is not an easy character, was so much in the first part. Here we learn more about its inner depths, and his behavior is understandable.
But in the course of which we will spoil readers with some very nice moments between the two, where you may record did really :).

I would like to add that I thought it was a clever literary as D. Harkness experiencing Diana in? With? their magic portrays. Your expression caused a great mental cinema!

Whether I would have given the Book read full 5 stars, I do not quite. Probably more good 4. But this trilogy is really great as an audio book, and with the Audiobook I had a 5 star time !!
That's why there by myself full marks and a full recommendation for accessing :).

A little tip for last: Who like I'd rather hear this, Audible.de has "Shadow of Night" in the repertoire. Even without a subscription you save but a few "squeaker".