Reviews

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

bleumingpages's review against another edition

3.0

It was finnnneeee

pastahater3000's review against another edition

adventurous

4.0

bookofawriter's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

I guess you could say I’m on a fantasy/V.E. Schwab binge…

A Darker Shade of Magic re-ignited my love of magic, for worlds filled to the brim with it but hold a certain subtlety to it.

So much happens in this music, so many great storylines and plot lines, and so much that I wasn’t expecting (like Lila and pirates).

I’m curious to see what happens in the rest of the series, how it ties to this story, and if they dive deeper into to Black London👀

Kell, Rhy, you have my heart and soul. Please handle with care🤧

k8dyson's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

thepalaceofchallis's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

o_steede's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.0

atvreads's review

5.0

A Darker Shade of Magic
- The darker epic fantasy I’ve been waiting for my whole adult life.
- This magic and these London-worlds aren’t pretty. The magic isn’t sparkly, or fun, it’s demanding of sacrifice and respect.
- Looks Like: 1867 London. Cobblestone streets and death and danger in the air.
- Smells Like: saltwater, stone, a copper tang, charred wood.
- Sounds Like: a whisper of magic, a ship coming into port, a blade separating flesh, and an agonized cry.
- Tastes Like: blood.
- Feels Like: discovering your world’s veneer is skin deep and the undergirding is a rotted carcass. finding you have everything to lose, but daring to gamble anyways, because, oh, the freedom you stand to win.

wiebke_0603's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

k_shanahan's review against another edition

5.0

So enchanting and mysterious and funny that I couldn't put it down; finished the entire book within a few days! Amazing in-depth characters with good relations in terms of each other. Also an amazingly creative universe, where four parallel Londons all coincide with one another and yet are so different. I also loved the historical elements (especially in Grey London) as well as the fantasy. I couldn't wait to get started on the second one.

clockworktomes's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5