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Shades of Magic

The Shades of Magic series in reading order: 3 books reviewed on The Bookish Elf, first published between 2015 and 2017.

Book 1 in one line: A Darker Shade of Magic succeeds on multiple levels—as pure entertainment, as thoughtful exploration of power and belonging, and as masterful world-building. The novel isn't afraid to go dark, but never loses its sense of wonder and possibility. Schwab has…

Books reviewed3
Series average4.0★
Where to start
1
A Darker Shade of Magic cover
Start hereA Darker Shade of Magic2015 · ★ 4.0

Victoria Schwab's Mesmerizing Tale of Multiple Londons

2
A Gathering of Shadows cover
A Gathering of Shadows2016 · ★ 4.0

Magic, Masks, and Multiverses: A Deep Dive into Schwab’s Dazzling Sequel

3
A Conjuring of Light cover
LatestA Conjuring of Light2017 · ★ 4.0

The Epic Conclusion to a Spellbinding Trilogy

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Frequently asked questions

What is the reading order of the Shades of Magic series?
Where should I start the Shades of Magic series?

Start with A Darker Shade of Magic, first published in 2015.