A Darker Shade of Magic

A quick and easy read. The chapters were split into subchapters, which I thought was pretty cool. The worldbuilding was enough to draw you in but still left a lot unsaid, and I do wish we knew more about everything since the premise is so interesting. Some aspects of the magic and fighting were a bit repetitive, and I wish there was more detail in that regard. It made the story feel a bit too simple at times, like issues were over before they could really be a problem. It also made the characters feel a bit flat, and I'd have liked to feel more emotion rather than the author directly explaining everything. Overall though, I enjoyed this read and will likely reread again in the future. Excited to start the next book!