A Darker Shade of Magic
- Authors: V E Schwab
- Series: Book 1 in the Shades of Magic series
- Genres: Fantasy
- Rank:Top 50 in Best Historical Fantasy Books on AmazonTop 200 in Best Fantasy Action & Adventure on Amazon
- Rating: 4.3 based on 24,504 reviews
- Release Date: October 31, 2017
- Print length: 432 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
Kell belongs to a rare group known as Antari - magicians blessed with the ability to move between parallel Londons, including Red, Grey, White, and formerly Black.
Having grown up in Arnes - Red London, Kell works as an official ambassador for the Maresh Empire. His duties involve navigating the frequent power struggles in White London and dealing with the mundane affairs of George III's court in the magic-deprived Grey London.
Unofficially, Kell engages in smuggling, offering glimpses of other worlds to those willing to pay the price. However, this risky activity comes with dangerous consequences, as Kell soon discovers.
During a botched deal, Kell finds himself seeking refuge in Grey London, where he crosses paths with Delilah Bard, a skilled thief with big dreams. After a rocky start, Delilah ends up saving Kell from a deadly threat and persuades him to take her on an adventurous journey to another London.
As dark forces gather and betrayal looms, Kell and Delilah must navigate a world filled with perilous magic to protect all the parallel Londons. Their survival depends on their ability to outwit their enemies at every twist and turn.
Praise for this book
A Darker Shade of Magic has all the hallmarks of a classic work of fantasy. Schwab has given us a gem of a tale...This is a book to treasure.