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A review by dariusmortee
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
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
5.0
I really did enjoy this book. The story had the exact balance between comfortable familiar and new and surprising. It’s a story you know you’ll love if you’re into dark, mysterious fantasy with multiple worlds.
There were a few characters which we’re really interesting to me of whom I would’ve liked to learn more. But that also gave the right amount of realism that sometimes, someones story is cut off before you get to know more. Sometimes, someone doesn’t get the chance to tell their story.
I personally loved Lila’s character. Although I do not know on what this book will build in the next part, I am curious and willing to continue reading. Do I think this would’ve worked as a standalone? Yes. Is the world intriguing and interesting enough that it could give life to a next book? Also yes.
There were a few characters which we’re really interesting to me of whom I would’ve liked to learn more. But that also gave the right amount of realism that sometimes, someones story is cut off before you get to know more. Sometimes, someone doesn’t get the chance to tell their story.
I personally loved Lila’s character. Although I do not know on what this book will build in the next part, I am curious and willing to continue reading. Do I think this would’ve worked as a standalone? Yes. Is the world intriguing and interesting enough that it could give life to a next book? Also yes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment