"Addictive and immersive, this series is a must-read."Entertainment Weekly A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab is the first book in the captivating fiction series Shades of Magic. This novel, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author, V.E. Schwab, invites readers into a mesmerizing world of parallel Londons where magic takes center stage. The repackaged hardcover edition features special extras, including colored endpapers, a foil-stamped design under the jacket, a glossary of Antari spells, Arnesian words, and bonus short stories from within the Shades Universe. In A Darker Shade of Magic, we meet Kell, one of the last Antarimagicians with the rare and coveted ability to travel between the parallel Londons: Red, Grey, White, and the lost Black London. Raised in Red London, where magic thrives, Kell serves as an ambassador for the Maresh Empire. He frequently travels between the chaotic regime changes of White London and the mundane, magic-less Grey London. However, Kell's unofficial role as a smuggler, sneaking artifacts between worlds for those who can pay, leads him into dangerous territory. When a deal goes wrong, Kell finds himself on the run in Grey London, where he crosses paths with Delilah Bard, a cunning thief with dreams of grandeur. After robbing Kell, she saves his life and then demands he take her on an adventure to another world. Together, they must navigate perilous magic and treachery that threaten all worlds. V.E. Schwab's A Darker Shade of Magic is a spellbinding start to the fiction series, full of intrigue, danger, and unforgettable characters.
Other books by V. E. Schwab
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Shades of Magic series A Darker Shade of Magic A Gathering of Shadows A Conjuring of Light Villains Duology Vicious Vengeful
