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A review by laurenleigh
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Finally getting into this series! I’ve read a lot of Schwab now, and I think she’s extremely talented. I read this book quite speedily without even trying to, which is always a good sign. Lila and Kell are both quite interesting characters, and I appreciate there’s still a bit of softness in each, even though they’re vicious when they need to be. I have a feeling this is like an intro track to an album – it’s certainly good in its own right, but it’s about setting the scene and introducing you to the concepts. I’m excited to see where this series goes!
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Murder