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

medium-paced

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

2.0

Basic fantasy featuring a "not like other girls" lead. Omg she wears ~boy clothes~! We stan a girlboss!!! The magic system is too vague to be interesting or create stakes, the villains are completely one dimensional, the plot was unexciting. I truly do not understand why people love this series so much.