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A Darker Shade of Magic

Shades of Magic, Book 1

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A Darker Shade of Magic

Written by: V. E. Schwab
Narrated by: Steven Crossley
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A Darker Shade of Magic is the incredible first installment of the Shades of Magic series, from number one New York Times best-selling author V.E. Schwab.

Most people only know one London; but what if there were several? Kell is one of the last Travelers - magicians with a rare ability to travel between parallel Londons. There’s Grey London, dirty and crowded and without magic, home to the mad king George III. There’s Red London, where life and magic are revered. Then, White London, ruled by whoever has murdered their way to the throne. But once upon a time, there was Black London....

©2015 V. E. Schwab (P)2015 Tantor
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"A Darker Shade of Magic has all the hallmarks of a classic work of fantasy. Schwab has given us a gem of a tale...." (Deborah Harkeness)

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loved the story

the narrator's voice was not suitable for kell. it felt like a old man's voice for young handsome hell. although I loved lila 's voice by this narrator. the story was smooth and I glided like a butter... lovely typical v.e Schwab writing and I devoured it...can't wait to get into the next part.

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Charming

Narrator was good and so was the story. Cant wait to see whats next for Lila Bard and Kell.

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Lila

Amazing world building & plot. Lila and Rhy are my favourite. Already miss them so much. Kell needs to take a break and so does Holland

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the overall story is good

start is too boring and a drag... but later half picks up and makes up for most of it... thankfully i didn't leave it off when I got so bored that it frustrated me..

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