V. E. Schwab

Victoria Elizabeth Schwab, known by her initials V. E. Schwab, is an American author known for her fantasy novels, including the 'Shades of Magic' series and 'Vicious'.

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  1. 1. The Invisible Life Of Addie La Rue

    The book follows the story of a young woman in 18th-century France who, desperate to escape an arranged marriage and yearning for freedom, makes a Faustian bargain with a mysterious god-like figure to live forever without being remembered by anyone she meets. Her immortality becomes a curse as she moves through the centuries, leaving no mark on the world until, 300 years later, she stumbles upon a young man in a bookstore who, to her shock, remembers her name. This encounter unfolds into a tale of love, memory, and the intrinsic value of leaving one's mark on the world.

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  2. 2. Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil

    Three linked stories across 1532, 1827, and 2019 follow María, Charlotte, and Alice as hunger, longing, and rage push them into desperate choices. Weaving historical and contemporary threads, the novel examines desire, freedom, and the cost of survival without revealing key twists.

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  3. 3. A Darker Shade Of Magic

    In this fantasy novel, we follow the story of a rare magician with the ability to travel between parallel Londons—Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Each London has a different level of magic, and the balance of power is precarious. The protagonist serves as a messenger and smuggler between the Londons, adhering to a strict set of rules to keep these worlds separate. However, when an unexpected encounter leads to the discovery of a dangerous artifact from the forbidden Black London, the magician must navigate treacherous political waters and dark magic, with the help of an adventurous thief, to prevent catastrophic destruction.

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  4. 4. A Gathering Of Shadows

    In this fantasy sequel, the story continues to follow the adventures of Kell, an Antari magician who can travel between parallel Londons, and Lila Bard, a daring thief who has seized a chance to escape her grey life for a more colorful one. As Red London prepares for the Element Games—an extravagant international competition of magic—a dark force is growing, threatening to engulf all the Londons in darkness. Meanwhile, Lila and Kell must navigate their evolving relationship and the dangers that come with it, as they grapple with their identities and the consequences of their actions in a world where peril and magic intertwine.

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  5. 5. A Conjuring Of Light

    In this thrilling conclusion to a dark fantasy trilogy, the magical city of Red London is under threat from a malevolent force that has already wreaked havoc in neighboring worlds. The story follows a group of heroes, including a roguish pirate, a stubborn prince, and a powerful magician, as they band together to protect their home from the encroaching darkness. With high stakes and a blend of adventure, romance, and sorcery, the characters must navigate treacherous politics, personal demons, and an epic confrontation with an ancient enemy. The fate of multiple worlds hangs in the balance as they attempt to perform a dangerous act of magic—a conjuring of light—to vanquish the shadow once and for all.

    The 12244th Greatest Book of All Time
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  6. 6. The Fragile Threads Of Power

    Set in a richly imagined world where magic is woven into the very fabric of existence, this tale follows a diverse cast of characters navigating the intricate balance of power and destiny. As ancient forces awaken and political tensions rise, alliances are tested and secrets unravel, revealing the delicate threads that bind their fates. With a blend of adventure, intrigue, and a touch of the supernatural, the story explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the enduring struggle for control in a world teetering on the brink of chaos.

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  7. 7. Vengeful

    The novel follows the intense rivalry between two extraordinary individuals, Victor Vale and Eli Ever, who possess superhuman abilities after a near-death experience. As they navigate a world where power and revenge intertwine, Victor seeks to dismantle Eli's god-like complex and his crusade against others with similar abilities. The narrative explores themes of morality, ambition, and the blurred lines between heroism and villainy, all while introducing new characters who complicate the existing dynamics and add depth to the unfolding conflict.

    The 17113th Greatest Book of All Time
  8. 8. Vicious

    The novel explores the complex relationship between two ambitious college students, Victor and Eli, who discover a way to develop superpowers through near-death experiences. As their experiments lead to unexpected consequences, their friendship turns into a bitter rivalry, with each man pursuing his own vision of power and control. The narrative alternates between past and present, unraveling the events that transformed them into archenemies. Themes of ambition, morality, and the nature of heroism and villainy are intricately woven into this dark and gripping tale of revenge and redemption.

    The 17113th Greatest Book of All Time
  9. 9. Gallant

    In a haunting tale of mystery and self-discovery, a young girl named Olivia Prior, who has spent her life in an orphanage, receives an unexpected invitation to her ancestral home. Upon arriving at the enigmatic estate, she uncovers a world where shadows whisper secrets and the boundary between the living and the dead blurs. As Olivia delves deeper into the mysteries of her family's past, she must confront dark forces and unravel the truth about her own identity, all while navigating a realm where reality and the supernatural intertwine.

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  10. 10. The Near Witch

    In a small, isolated village where the wind whispers secrets, a mysterious stranger arrives just as children begin to vanish without a trace. The townsfolk are quick to blame the newcomer, but a young girl named Lexi senses something more sinister at play. As she delves into the village's dark folklore, she uncovers the legend of the Near Witch, a tale long buried but never forgotten. With courage and determination, Lexi must navigate a world where magic and reality intertwine, racing against time to save the missing children and uncover the truth lurking in the shadows.

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  11. 11. City Of Ghosts

    In this captivating tale, a young girl named Cassidy Blake finds herself navigating the eerie streets of Edinburgh, where the boundary between the living and the spectral is thin. Gifted with the ability to see ghosts after a near-death experience, Cassidy embarks on a thrilling adventure with her best friend, Jacob, who happens to be a ghost himself. As her parents film a TV show about the world's most haunted places, Cassidy uncovers the secrets of the city's restless spirits, all while confronting a sinister force that threatens to pull her into the world of the dead. With a blend of mystery, friendship, and supernatural intrigue, this story explores the thin veil between life and the afterlife.

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  12. 12. Shades Of Magic Vol. 1

    The Steel Prince

    In a world where parallel Londons exist, each with its own unique magic system, a rare magician named Kell serves as an ambassador and smuggler between the realms. His life takes a dangerous turn when he inadvertently becomes entangled in a perilous plot involving a forbidden artifact from the darkest of the Londons. As he navigates the treacherous politics and power struggles of these interconnected worlds, Kell must ally with a cunning thief named Lila to prevent a catastrophe that could unravel the very fabric of reality.

  13. 13. Niewidzialne życie Addie La Rue

    In this enchanting tale, a young woman in 18th-century France makes a desperate pact with a mysterious entity to escape an unwanted marriage, granting her immortality but cursing her to be forgotten by everyone she meets. As she navigates through centuries, living a life of solitude and anonymity, her existence takes a dramatic turn when she encounters a man in a New York City bookstore who remembers her name. This unexpected connection ignites a journey of self-discovery, love, and the quest for identity, as she grapples with the consequences of her choices and the true cost of freedom.

  14. 14. The Archived

    In a world where the dead are stored like books in a library, a young girl named Mackenzie Bishop takes on the role of a Keeper, tasked with returning restless Histories—memories of the dead—to their rightful place in the Archive. As she navigates the labyrinthine corridors of the Archive, Mackenzie grapples with the weight of her responsibilities, the secrets of her family's past, and the mysterious occurrences that threaten the delicate balance between the living and the dead. Her journey is one of discovery, courage, and the relentless pursuit of truth in a realm where memories hold the power to shape reality.

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  15. 15. Victorious

    In the explosive conclusion to a darkly clever trilogy about supernaturally gifted rivals, two former friends-turned-enemies face a final, brutal reckoning as long-brewing revenge, shifting allegiances, and hidden truths about the nature of power force everyone to confront who they are and what they’ll sacrifice to survive.

  16. 16. Tunnel Of Bones

    A young girl who can see and interact with ghosts keeps traveling with her paranormal-hunter parents and growing closer to a particular restless spirit, but when a chilling new case tied to bones and buried secrets surfaces, she must untangle the past, confront a dangerous presence, and decide where she truly belongs between the living and the dead.

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