Review : A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E Schwab
Summary (from Goodreads) Title : A Darker Shade of Magic (A Darker Shade of Magic #1) Author : V.E Schwab Publication Date : February 24th 2015 Publisher : Tor Goodreads - Amazon - Barnes & Noble Kell is one of the last Travelers—rare magicians who choose a parallel universe to visit. Grey London is dirty, boring, lacks magic, ruled by mad King George. Red London is where life and magic are revered, and the Maresh Dynasty presides over a flourishing empire. White London is ruled by whoever has murdered their way to the throne. People fight to control magic, and the magic fights back, draining the city to its very bones. Once there was Black London - but no one speaks of that now. Officially, Kell is the Red Traveler, personal ambassador and adopted Prince of Red London, carrying the monthly correspondences between royals of each London. Unofficially, Kell smuggles for those willing to pay for even a glimpse of a world they’ll never see. This dangerous hobby sets ...