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A review by rainbowshelves
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The premise really caught my attention, four parallel Londons, all with varying degrees of magic one of which has been long since lost...
I found it a pretty effortless read: funny, sharp and with magic integral in a way that I'm a total sucker for. I was taken with Kell, Lila and Rhy, though I found some supporting characters lacked a little that might have made me care more about the course of the story. The main story I felt was fairly straightforward but there are other aspects that remain a mystery...
I found it a pretty effortless read: funny, sharp and with magic integral in a way that I'm a total sucker for. I was taken with Kell, Lila and Rhy, though I found some supporting characters lacked a little that might have made me care more about the course of the story. The main story I felt was fairly straightforward but there are other aspects that remain a mystery...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Torture, Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, and Blood
Moderate: Alcohol and Gun violence