A review by machadamia
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

4.0

This book has been such a fantastic read. The world building was incredible. I loved how everything was described and I loved all the magical aspects of it. It felt very Harry Potter like - mainly because it's set in London so I can't help but compare - but way darker and sinister. I liked the characters of Kell and Lilah but can't help but feel a bit disconnected to them. The focus of the book is definitely on the world and the adventure rather than the inner thoughts of the characters, so it kinda felt like watching a TV show rather than some books which really made you feel how they are feeling and made you cry while they are crying. But it's a fantastic adventure, painted in a world that holds so much promise. I can't wait to read the rest of the books in the series.