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A Darker Shade of Magic

by V. E. Schwab

Four Londons. One rare magician. Too much power to trust.

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About A Darker Shade of Magic

Kell is one of the last Antari, magicians able to travel between parallel Londons where magic thrives, fades, or hungers. When dangerous power crosses between worlds, Kell is drawn into a struggle that could destroy more than one London.

Reading signals

Spice
Light
Darkness
Dark
Pacing
Balanced

Series

Shades of Magic Trilogy · Book 1 of 3

Content warnings
  • slavery
  • attempted rape
  • self-harm for magic
  • blood and gore
  • torture
  • knife violence

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