BookBingeShades of Magic Books in Order
Four parallel Londons, one magician who can travel between them, and the dark power that threatens them all.
Here is the complete Shades of Magic reading order — all 3 books by V.E. Schwab, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- A Darker Shade of Magic(2015)
- A Gathering of Shadows(2016)
- A Conjuring of Light(2017)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Shades of Magic series?
There are 3 books in the Shades of Magic series by V.E. Schwab, beginning with A Darker Shade of Magic (2015) and most recently A Conjuring of Light (2017).
What is the first Shades of Magic book?
The first book is A Darker Shade of Magic, published in 2015. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Shades of Magic in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.