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A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
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4.5 Stars

All I can say is WOW!

That was incredible!!

First off, the characters were FANTASTIC! Schwab is truly a master when it comes to crafting multidimensional, well rounded, and flawed characters. Rhy is so pure and precious. Kell deserves love and happiness. And Lila. Lila Bard is my new queen.

This was truly one of the most realistic fantasy worlds I've ever read about. I mean that in the sense that the world seemed like something that could actually exist. The world was complex and intricate, but just grounded enough that the concept of 4 parallel London's is something I can truly conceptualize. In other words, it made me believe that the magic was real.

As always, Schwab's writing was absolutely engaging. It's concise and simplistic, yet still full of warmth and depth. This book was a bit slower paced but I thought that it matched the world perfectly. It was fast-paced and action-packed where it needed to be and still took its time to develop the world and characters completely.

Needless to say, I loved it. And I can't wait to continue on in the series!
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Reading Progress

August 7, 2015 – Shelved
August 7, 2015 – Shelved as: to-read
January 18, 2017 – Started Reading
January 18, 2017 –
page 161
40.25% "I'm loving this so far!"
January 18, 2017 –
page 241
60.25% "I need to sleep but I wanna keep reading!!!"
January 19, 2017 – Finished Reading
May 23, 2017 – Shelved as: favorites

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Drew's ambitious reading Wow! That was fast! I'm glad u enjoyed this book!(:


William Holden ordered the second book because I loved the first so much


Nathalie This book was trully amazing.


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Constantine Very nice review. Can't wait to start reading this


Hannah I think you can try picking up Neverwhere! It takes place in two alternating Londons and I love it so much!! I'm gonna read A Gathering of Shadows soon too!!


Helen This is moving it's way up my have to read pile....


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Diane Wallace lovely review!


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