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A review by courtsbooknook
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This was such an excellent start to the trilogy. I loved the way each character was introduced and how they played a role in the story. Kell and Lila are both so complex and layered and I really enjoyed how their paths crossed. The world building was immaculate and the idea of four Londons was so unique and fun to me. There were so many twists and it was interesting to see who's on the good side and who isn't. I enjoyed the magic system and I'm excited to dive into that more in the next two books. This was a well done fantasy for sure an Schwab just has an effortless way of pulling readers into the story she has created. It was fast-paced and I thought splitting it into sections was really smart. Overall, ADSOM was so so good and I can't wait for more Kell and Lila chaos.