A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

A Darker Shade of Magic

Shades of Magic #1

V.E. Schwab

387 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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A Darker Shade of Magic, from #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. SchwabKell is one of the last Antari--magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Kell was raise...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 57%
dark 54%
tense 36%
funny 17%
emotional 16%
challenging 9%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 3%
sad 2%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 32%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 38% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.06

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