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

adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be continuing this series.  It’s filled with adventure, magic, and well written characters. 

Though I will say the magic system was kinda confusing and I definitely didn’t understand most of that aspect of the plot. This book kinda felt similar to the Mistborn series so I’d highly recommend this if you liked that. 

Read For
✓ Sci-Fi Vibes
✓ Urban Fantasy
✓ Magic Elements 
✓ Great Characters 
✓ Young Adult Fantasy

𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊

Spice Level: n/a
Sad Level: 💧💧

Plot: 8/10
Pace: 7/10
Ending: 9/10
Characters: 9/10
Enjoyability: 9/10
Writing Style: 7/10
Would I Recommend? Yes
Favorite Character: Kell

Favorite Quote: ❝ You know so little of war. Battles may be fought from the outside in, but wars are won from the inside out. ❞

POV: Third Person
Pages: 400
Format: Audiobook (Libby)
Language: English
Release Date: 24, February 2015
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