A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic, #1)
by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 61.4K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 400 pages.
About A Darker Shade of Magic
Kell 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 raised in Arnes—Red London—and officially serves the Maresh Empire as an ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons, the one without any magic left to see.Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences, which Kell is now seeing firsthand.After an exchange goes awry, Kell escapes to Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. She first robs him, then saves him from a deadly enemy, and finally forces Kell to spirit her to another world for a proper adventure.Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 61,419 |
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What genre is A Darker Shade of Magic?
A Darker Shade of Magic is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is A Darker Shade of Magic worth reading?
Based on 61.4K reader ratings, A Darker Shade of Magic has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is A Darker Shade of Magic?
A Darker Shade of Magic has 400 pages.
Who wrote A Darker Shade of Magic?
A Darker Shade of Magic was written by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab. It was first published in 2015.
What is the ISBN for A Darker Shade of Magic?
The ISBN-13 for A Darker Shade of Magic is 9780765376460.0.
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