Deborah Harkness: A Discovery of Witches

Even though I was not a fan (at all) in the beginning, the more I "read" (I listened to the audiobook), the more attached I became--to the story and to the characters. While the romance might be too sappy for some, the science and history and thorough research that went into this book is clearly evident. I am VERY excited for book two to see what Diana and Matthew will endure next. Some of the story is contrived, but the last 1/3 of the novel makes any struggle worthwhile.