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How much inspiration from Harry Potter did you get for the ADSOM series?

Victoria Schwab I've said a few times that the Shades of Magic books are a love letter to Harry Potter. I didn't want to emulate details, but the feeling, the way that dark themes can coexist with hope, the way I was transported as a reader to this other version of our world, one with such potential. The only real easter egg is Kell's coat, which is my nod to the Room of Requirement.

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Charisse

Charisse asked Victoria Schwab:

How do you come up with your beginnings (the first few lines of your books)? They're always so good. Do you write it before the rest of the story or after?

Cj Johnson

Cj Johnson asked Victoria Schwab:

Hello there, I just finished your novel "Vicious" and it is so good! Are you going to publish more books for this series?? I really hope so! Warm wishes, CJ

Viola Eade

Viola Eade asked Victoria Schwab:

I've been looking at the profile for This Savage Song, and it says in the description and on the American cover that it's by Victoria Schwab, but the British version of the book has V.E. on it. Did you classify it as an adult book in the UK for a reason, or is it just a mistake?

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