--- product_id: 253615706 title: "A Darker Shade of Magic" brand: "v. e. schwab" price: "NT$1109" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/253615706-a-darker-shade-of-magic store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # Top #118 Sci-Fi Crime & Mystery bestseller paperback for easy, on-the-go reading 400 pages of immersive fantasy A Darker Shade of Magic **Brand:** v. e. schwab **Price:** NT$1109 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Unlock the magic of multiple Londons — adventure awaits in every page! 📚 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Darker Shade of Magic by v. e. schwab - **How much does it cost?** NT$1109 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/253615706-a-darker-shade-of-magic) ## Best For - v. e. schwab enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted v. e. schwab brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Join a Thriving Community:** With 1,700+ rave reviews and a 4.6-star rating, this is a must-read for fantasy lovers craving originality. - • **Meet Unforgettable Characters:** Follow Kell, the daring smuggler mage, and Lila, the fierce aspiring pirate, in a story full of intrigue and adventure. - • **Perfect for the Modern Reader:** Compact paperback format makes it easy to carry your next obsession anywhere. - • **Dive into a Multiverse of Londons:** Explore four parallel Londons, each with its own unique magic and mystery. - • **A Masterclass in Fantasy Storytelling:** V.E. Schwab’s elegant prose crafts a world that’s both wondrous and deeply immersive. ## Overview A Darker Shade of Magic is a 400-page paperback fantasy novel by V.E. Schwab, published by Titan Books Ltd. It follows Kell, a rare magician who can travel between four parallel Londons, and Lila Bard, a daring thief. Praised for its intricate world-building, compelling characters, and elegant prose, it ranks among the top 150 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery and boasts a 4.6-star rating from over 1,700 readers. ## Description 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | 1783295406 | | Dimensions | 13 x 2.08 x 19.81 cm | | Edition | Standard Edition | | Isbn 10 | 9781783295401 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1783295401 | | Item Weight | 1.05 Kilograms | | Language | English | | Print Length | 400 pages | | Publication Date | 27 February 2015 | | Publisher | Titan Books Ltd | ## Images ![A Darker Shade of Magic - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71EneqPBAdL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the Hype {Spoiler Free Review} *by on Reviewed in India 6 June 2021* "I'd rather die on an adventure than live standing still"Oh gosh, I loved this so much!!THE PLOT:{NOTE: I reference a lot to the the londons here, so just know that there are 4 londons: Grey, White, Red and Black London)So basically this book follows our main character Kell who is an antari, who are a rare breed of species who can travel between worlds (Londons to be specific) which are otherwise closed for others. So, Kell is like a messenger for the worlds who delivers the message from his London(Red London) to the kings and queens of the others. But what most don't know about Kell is that he is a smuggler who smuggles stuff from his own London and sells it to the buyers in the other Londons (which by the way is illegal). We also follow another character Lila Bard who is a cutthroat and a thief (a very good one at that), She basically minds her own business, picking pockets of the Rich and has her face on the wanted posters all over her London (Grey London) and is also an aspiring pirate. Now remember that Kell is a smuggler, so one day when he went to deliver a message to White London, he unwillingly brings an item quite dangerous to Red London, but the worst part about it, he knows that the item should not exist.... Kell and Lila cross paths and after that the main story starts.THE WORLD:V.E. Shwab builds such an atmospheric and intricate world which makes it so much fun and interesting to read about. There are 4 versions of London, Red London in which people live peacefully with magic, Grey London, a world without magic where the people have forgot all about magic, White London, a dying London where people fight to keep every last bit of magic and the magic fights back and once there was Black London which is now destroyed. In simpler words *quoting Lila*, "There is Kell London, Dull London, Creepy London and Dead London" It may seem a little complicated but once you start reading its really not.THE CHARACTERS:Honestly my favorite part of any book! Ok so lets start with Lila Bard she was very well written while being a very strong female character and overall just absolutely amazing. Kell was also a very nice character and deserves so much love. Rhy is so precious.FINAL THOUGHTS:This was a fast paced fantasy/thriller with characters that you will fall in love with and a world that is so intricately woven throughout the story all with a backdrop of a very intriguing plot. Also this book is perfect for character-based readers and those who have loved Six of Crows!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Passionant. *by on Reviewed in France 23 May 2023* Dévorer en quelques jours, la mythologie du monde est passionnante, l'univers et les personnages sont bien recherchés, avec un système de magie qui change. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Darker Shade of Magic is like stepping in to the Twilight Zone *by on Reviewed in the United States 13 July 2017* Welcome to the magical world of London. Actually, welcome to the magical worlds of Londons. Confused yet? Don’t be. A Darker Shade of Magic is like stepping in to the Twilight Zone. Schwab will immerse you in to a world of parallel Londons, full of magic, danger, and intrigue. Are you ready?“In truth, the cities themselves bore little resemblance to one another…” (Schwab, 15).The Plot: A Darker Shade of Magic will take you in to a world where four Londons exist in parallel. Our main character, Kell, keeps these worlds separated in his mind by calling them Red London, White London, Grey London, and Black London. As an Antari, a rare magical being, he is one of the only two people in the world who can travel between these parallel Londons, due to a struggle with magic and power from long ago that resulted in the doors between Londons being shut. Among his journey between Londons, to keep the peace between their rulers, he discovers something powerful and dangerous that could destroy the balance he tries so desperately to keep. He meets an unlikely ally in the fierce, spunky, independent Delilah Bard, and has to make a deadly decision that could affect the future of the parallel Londons and their rulers. Can he save his precious London, the parallel Londons, and Lila?“Only those few who could move among the Londons needed a way to keep them straight. And so Kell-inspired by the lost city known to all as Black London-had given each remaining capital a color.” (Schwab, 15).A Darker Shade of Magic is a story that is rich in mystery, magic, and intrigue. I found myself quickly turning each page to find out more about Kell, Lila, and the amazing parallel Londons. I was under Schwab’s spell and densely immersed in to this bizarre world where magic runs rampant through the cities. The world building in this one was incredible, and though the character building may have lacked just a hair, that only added to the mystery and enchantment of the story. I loved the idea of parallel cities and enjoyed the different characters.Kell was such a mystery to me. I enjoyed reading his character, and yet felt that I hardly knew him at all. He was so hard to picture in my mind, but that added so much intrigue to his past and his involvement in the story. I hope to find out more about him in the next books.“As an Antari, Kell was made of both, balance and chaos…” (Schwab, 44).Lila was such a fun character! I LOVED her! To make a well known comparison for readers, I pictured Kiera Knightly and her Pirate of the Caribbean character as Lila! She was brave, strong, feisty, and self-sufficient in her life. Even though she was a thief, she had a good set of morals and I think she paired well with Kell.“Lila Bard knew in her bones that she was meant to be a pirate.” (Schwab, 64).The rest of the characters, Holland, Rhy, and the rulers of each London, were developed just enough to make fine supportive characters. I feel like Holland was a good contrast to Kell and Rhy was quite entertaining to read. I would love to learn more about the Grey King and am certain we will learn more of Rhy in the next books.If you enjoy magic, mystery, intrigue, and a great “Twilight Zone” like story, then A Darker Shade of Magic is for you. I would rate this book 4 stars. I cannot wait to find out what happens next! ## Frequently Bought Together - A Darker Shade of Magic: V. E. Schwab: 1 - A Conjuring of Light (A Darker Shade of Magic #3) (Shades of Magic): Victoria Schwab - A Gathering of Shadows (A Darker Shade of Magic #2): V. E. 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