Sunday 24 May 2015

A Darker Shade of Magic - V. E. Schwab - Book Review

Published by Titan Books in February 2015




A fantasy book set in London, but not just one London. In this novel there are four Londons: Grey London, Red London, white London and Black London. This book is an urban fantasy, using the common themes you expect from a gritty fantasy novel; that being plenty of shady characters.

The main character Kell is a magician, one of two, who can travel between different Londons. In Grey London he encounters the young thief Deliliah Bard, who gets mixed up in a dangerous adventure with Kell to save all of the worlds.

This novel is nice a fast moving and reads well. I found this book an addictive read, with a good plot and interesting characters. My only criticism is that it leaves me wanting more, as there is the potential for more detailed world building and a further examination of the developing relationship between Kell and Delilah. Is the relationship just friendship or will it lead to more?

I would recommend reading this book if you enjoy reading books by Neil Gaiman and Brandon Sanderson. I am very much excited for the sequel which will be published next year.

Rating 8.8/10 'Addictive Reading'

Sunday 17 May 2015

Reading Update - Spring Time

I have spent the last two weeks in Australia visiting my dad, which was amazing. I certainly aime to go there again in the near future. Recently I have read A Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria Schwab, which was really god and I have re-read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Currently I am reading The Name of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, which I am enjoying at the moment.

My TBR pile for the rest of May include The Name of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson and hopefully making a start on 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami. I also plan to post more book reviews this month, so watch this space.