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A review by booksbytheglass
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I was looking for another addicting fantasy series, and boy was this one it!!! I have no idea why I didn’t start this series earlier 😭😭
from the first chapter, I immediately got six of crows vibes (which is one of my favorite series of all time) - so naturally, I was sucked in by the mystery of the different londons and kell’s ability to shift between them. it gave the perfect multiverse vibes with a hint of world building, and the best part was that it was written so effortlessly and not hard to follow at all!
and can we talk about how kell and kaz are basically the same person? 😮💨
the supporting characters of this book, between headstrong lila and the royals of each london, were just as intriguing and developed as kell was. and how each different london felt like its own character in itself - and how human each of them were! it’s a great thing when the setting feels like a supporting character too 🥹
the plot was heart-pounding and twisty, right up my alley!! I don’t want to say too much about the plot for spoiler purposes, but if you love the grishaverse, multiverses and magic, this one is for you!
I never should have doubted ve schwab!!! completely obsessed already and cannot wait to start the next one!
rating: 4.5 stars
wine pairing: loire valley tourraine chinon
from the first chapter, I immediately got six of crows vibes (which is one of my favorite series of all time) - so naturally, I was sucked in by the mystery of the different londons and kell’s ability to shift between them. it gave the perfect multiverse vibes with a hint of world building, and the best part was that it was written so effortlessly and not hard to follow at all!
and can we talk about how kell and kaz are basically the same person? 😮💨
the supporting characters of this book, between headstrong lila and the royals of each london, were just as intriguing and developed as kell was. and how each different london felt like its own character in itself - and how human each of them were! it’s a great thing when the setting feels like a supporting character too 🥹
the plot was heart-pounding and twisty, right up my alley!! I don’t want to say too much about the plot for spoiler purposes, but if you love the grishaverse, multiverses and magic, this one is for you!
I never should have doubted ve schwab!!! completely obsessed already and cannot wait to start the next one!
rating: 4.5 stars
wine pairing: loire valley tourraine chinon