Reviews with content warning for Death - A Darker Shade of Magic

The start (and by that I mean the first 3rd of the book) was a bit slow, but it def got exponentially better once Kell and Lila's paths crossed.

I liked the characters (even though they felt kind of empty at times--maybe because so much of their past was unknown). I thought the plot was interesting enough, but it wasn't anything earth shattering. I did enjoy the book, and will most likely continue with the series, but after finishing the book and thinking "wow, I liked that" the immediate next thought was "wait what even happened?"

Content Warnings

meetmeinheaven's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a masterpiece…V.E Schwab never disappoints and this is one as well.
I will jump straight into the next book, but before i leave to the world of Londons i have to say a bit more.
This story is addictinggg ahhhhh…
I loved the slight banter between our two main characters and i loved the world building. It is such a unique concept of traveling and magic.
I have to say in the beginning i was sometimes not really sure,where i was but with time it got better and more destinctive.
Loooooovveed this book!

Content Warnings

kwichris's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I've not read the first book from an author in a while that immediately had me hungry for more in some time. Schwab created a very interesting magic system that unfurls more as you and one of the characters (Lila) continue to explore the worlds with Kell. The way in which multiple realities (or worlds as they're referred to here) is tackled is quite unique in that there's a set limit but infinite possibilities in each depending on each world's relationship with magic. Schwab provides plenty of colorful imagery for the reader with plenty of room for imagining your own view of the world's she created. Seeing the worlds from multiple perspectives without feeling forced, helps the reader relate to our main characters and better understand their motivations and growth. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an unique take on magic as a concept and how different people use (or abuse) it, or how it may use them instead. Plus there's some interesting shenanigans with thievery, realm traveling, and tense fight scenes, so what's not to love?

Content Warnings

l3xi3's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Content Warnings

bipidin's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Content Warnings

_marycappiello3's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love Delilah bard 🖤

Content Warnings

mugiwara_b3thhh's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Loved the world building aspect of this book and enjoyed the character development of Lila and how she went from fighting for her life to fighting for others lives.

Content Warnings

More...