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A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic, #1)
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i have an unexpected three day weekend and i cant think of a more productive way to spend it than by starting a new series/trilogy! so i did queen schwab the honour of entering and experiencing her world of many londons.
okay, one thing that i have come to realise is that schwab is a grower, not a shower, as it takes me quite some time before i feel settled within her stories. i would even say she has perfected the art of a slow burn because at times when i didnt feel like anything is happening, i was still enjoying myself. and im certain that had to do with the brilliant writing and world building. im very much a plot person, so i was thrilled when i found myself not caring about what was going to happen next because i was so caught up with the characters and the environment and the magic. the writing was so detailed and skilled, and i think that made all the difference for me.
overall, this was an very entertaining read! even though most of the time i had no idea where the story/series was going (and i still dont because this could have worked as a standalone), i would be lying if i said i wasnt desperate to find out. so bring on book two!
↠ 4 stars
okay, one thing that i have come to realise is that schwab is a grower, not a shower, as it takes me quite some time before i feel settled within her stories. i would even say she has perfected the art of a slow burn because at times when i didnt feel like anything is happening, i was still enjoying myself. and im certain that had to do with the brilliant writing and world building. im very much a plot person, so i was thrilled when i found myself not caring about what was going to happen next because i was so caught up with the characters and the environment and the magic. the writing was so detailed and skilled, and i think that made all the difference for me.
overall, this was an very entertaining read! even though most of the time i had no idea where the story/series was going (and i still dont because this could have worked as a standalone), i would be lying if i said i wasnt desperate to find out. so bring on book two!
↠ 4 stars
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Yes, I am getting the paperback first :D
fuzaila - so glad someone else feels the same way!
sumit - yes yes yes!! it was such a good start to a series!!