A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic, #1)

by V.E. Schwab

“Hesitation is the death of advantage,”

“Death comes for everyone,” she said simply. “I’m not afraid of dying. But I am afraid of dying here.” She swept her hand over the room, the tavern, the city. “I’d rather die on an adventure than live standing still.”

“I apologize for shooting you in the leg,” said Lila. “I was myself entirely.”