Shades of Magic Books in Order

novel series by V. E. Schwab

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of A Darker Shade of Magic

    A Darker Shade of Magic

    2015 · V. E. Schwab

    First book of the Shades of Magic trilogy, this 2015 novel follows Kell, one of the last travelers able to move between parallel Londons: Grey London…

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  2. Cover of A Gathering of Shadows

    A Gathering of Shadows

    2016 · V. E. Schwab

    Four months have passed since the shadow stone fell into Kell's possession. Four months since his path crossed with Delilah Bard. Four months since…

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  3. Cover of A Conjuring of Light

    A Conjuring of Light

    2017 · V. E. Schwab

    The third book in V. E. Schwab's Shades of Magic series, A Conjuring of Light, follows the aftermath of a shifting balance of power among four…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Shades of Magic books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “A Darker Shade of Magic”. Start with “A Darker Shade of Magic.”

How many books are in the Shades of Magic series?

We list 6 books by V. E. Schwab , published between 2015–2017.

Where can I buy the Shades of Magic books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.