Such is the quandary when it comes to magic, that it is not an issue of strength but of balance. Unofficially, Kell is asmuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll neversee-a dangerous hobby, and one that has set him up for accidental treason. Kell is one of the last Antari magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons Summary. And once upon a time, there was BlackLondon.but no one speaks of that now.Officially, Kell is the Red Traveller, personal ambassador and adopted Prince of Red London,carrying the monthly correspondences between the royals of each London. White London, ruled bywhoever has murdered their way to the throne-a place where people fight to control magic, andthe magic fights back, draining the city to its very bones. Then there's Red London, where life and magic arerevered, and the Maresh Dynasty presides over a flourishing empire. There's Grey London, dirty and boring, withoutany magic, ruled by a mad King George. Schwab, the critically acclaimed author of Vicious, comes a new universe of daringadventure, thrilling power, and parallel Londons, beginning with A Darker Shade of Magic.Kell is one of the last Travellers-magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between paralleluniverses-as such, he can choose where he lands. The last 5 minutes give more clarity on the overall story then the rest of the listen combined.From V.E. The book is definitely worth a read/listen if you have enjoyed the others in the series. Set in a universe in which there are four parallel worlds, the series focuses on the four parallel Londons which are ruled by. As with Damien, she is able to do amazing magic, but unlike Damien her not being a rune wright hampers her. A Darker Shade of Magic is the first book in a three book trilogy. The story revolves around her, and her ability to investigate and contain a situation. Commander (and now Commander) Chambers being the herione and main character, but she is not my favorite by a long shot. He sighed, slumping back, enjoying the rush of magic in his veins once more, returning some colour to his skin and helping his eyes regain some of their old shine. This does progress the main story, and is well written, thus 4 stars and not 5. I understand authors want to develop other characters from their books and give them new life and meaning, but I typically am not a fan of basically a stand alone offshoot that doesn't really progress the main story. This book isn't far off from the others, but with a severe lack of page space for the main character (Prince Regent - First Hand- Damien Montgomery), this book felt very lacking as compared to the rest of this series. Good addition to Starship's Mage series, but. A Darker Shade of Magic Publishers Summary Kell is one of the last Travelers - magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel universes.

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