A Darker Shade of Magic
Shades of Magic, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Steven Crossley
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By:
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V. E. Schwab
About this listen
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....
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Critic reviews
"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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- stevie rn
- 29-11-20
interesting characters
I thought this book was interesting. I found all the characters very intriguing apart from the main character, which is a shame.
The reader in my opinion did not suit the tone of this book.
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- Annie
- 28-11-21
The many faceted London…
I haven’t listened to a fantasy novel in ages, but this one had me searching for book 2 early on!
The complicated scenario of 3 Londons fascinated me.
The narrator made the book for me. His reading lead me into the story very quickly…so pleasing on the ear.
Sadly books 2 and 3 are by other narrators…but I will give book 2 a try…the acid test in story making…the voice or the narrative?
Well worth a listen!
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- may
- 28-06-21
feels like a mix of his dark materials and lotr
loved it- narrator's voices were strange at times but overall amazing story and character building
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- Liz H
- 15-01-24
Different!
Held my interest, but sometimes found the narration a bit annoying. Are attempts at accents and gender differences wholly necessary I wonder? It does sometimes spoil your listening experience. A good story and a different perspective.
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- Peter Longden
- 24-06-24
Magical Londons!
Excellent storytelling with enjoyable hero and heroine agsinst evil villainy. Unfolds like a magician revealing a favourite card trick. Marvellous Schwab narrative.
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- eeshita a.
- 05-02-25
narrator let me down
The narrator didn't make very good choices when it came to doing voices of the main characters. Kall is a young man with a very old person!
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- Anonymous User
- 10-03-21
Very interesting read
Im normally not very into fictional magocal books, but this one had me hooked. Cant wait to read the other two books!
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- Jack H.
- 23-12-22
Good female lead charater
if you like books without grating stereotypes this maybe for you
solid story
Good character's
think I'll be reading other books by this V.E Schwab
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- Gosia Furmanik
- 27-11-21
I really wanted to like this...
...but really couldn't. I don't know if it's the lackluster narration or the plot is just not that great. The only saving grace of this book was the character of Lila Bard.
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- Alexander Fjeldstad
- 05-06-22
Fantastic
I loved this book. My wife recommended it too me and I did not regret taking her up on it. Delilah Bard is one of my favorite literary characters ever.
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