A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic, #1) in Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge

Jan 14, 2016 gremlinkitten marked it as hell-to-the-no · review of another edition

Well, someone's off my wishlist now; it's good to clear it up a bit.
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Apr 04, 2018 Debbie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy

A Darker Shade of Magic, book one.

In Schwab’s incredibly inventive fantasy world, Kell is one of the two remaining Antari, magicians who can open doors between the four parallel Londons—Red London (Kell’s home), White London (ruled by sadistic twins), Grey London (the ordinary world that has no magic), and Black London (destroyed by rampant magic and closed off forever). Kell delivers messages between the Londons and does a bit of smuggling on the side. A special package puts him in grave dange ...more

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Oct 24, 2016 Gina rated it really liked it

A very exciting read full of magic and adventure. I can't wait to read the next book! ...more

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Apr 17, 2023 katy rated it really liked it

My goodness, V.E. Does not disappoint. I love the magic and the world building and a set of appalling and fascinating villains.

Kell and Lila are spectacular in their chemistry which is fun and full of banter but not too over the top that ids annoying. (And who wouldn’t love Kell? He’s charming and adorable!)

I can’t wait for more and am glad I finally got around to making time for this trilogy.

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Aug 12, 2018 Marcy Jo rated it it was amazing

Shelves: personal-favorites

I am obsessed. My quest to read everything Schwab has ever written begins now!!!

Reread September 2023 - I dare say this story is even better the second time around. I am relishing my reread before Threads of Power comes out at the end of the month!

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