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

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 
“I'd rather die on an adventure than live standing still.”


This book was exactly what I was expecting - a good, interesting fantasy novel.
I really liked Lila. She was fun and exciting and fresh. Different in the best way possible. The way she and Kell interacted was asghfgeb (that's me fangirling).
AND THOSE KISSES. MY HEART.

The world-building was brilliant, the characters were brilliant, the plot was brilliant (although slow - the reason why this book loses a star) and Kell's coat is brilliant.
I want one.
Book 2 has been bumped straight up my tbr to my next read. It was that good. 
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