![]() ![]() ![]() In White London people fight ferociously to control the little magic that is left after a crippling war with Black London, which has long been sealed off as a place too dangerous to visit. King George rules Grey London, which has no magic but is developing science and technology, while Kell comes from Red London which is rich in magical power. Kell is an Antari, a blood-magician with the very rare skill of being able to travel between parallel worlds. The story begins in 1819 when a young man called Kell arrives in London to visit the mad King George III. `A Darker Shade of Magic’ was published a few months ago and is already available in paperback and as an ebook. I found most of these elements in V.E.Schwab’s `A Darker Shade of Magic’ so I’m making it this week’s recommendation. On my wish-list when I’m reading Fantasy purely for pleasure are thrilling adventures in spectacular settings, flawed but lovable heroines and heroes, scary but interesting villains, breathtaking magic, a dash of romance, a sprinkling of humour and, if I’m really in a holiday mood, some cute animals and covetable clothes. It’s a sunny June day so my thoughts are turning to relaxing holiday reading. ![]()
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