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Shades of Magic books in order A series by V. E. Schwab

The Shades of Magic series by V. E. Schwab has 3 books, from A Darker Shade of Magic (Feb 2015) to A Conjuring of Light (Feb 2017). Read it in order, starting with A Darker Shade of Magic.

Reading order: 1 A Darker Shade of Magic (2015) · 2 A Gathering of Shadows (2016) · 3 A Conjuring of Light (2017)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Shades of Magic books in order

  1. 1.

    A Darker Shade of Magic (Feb 2015)

    400 pages★ 3.8 (51 ratings)

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  2. 2.

    A Gathering of Shadows (Feb 2016)

    528 pages★ 4.1 (29 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    A Conjuring of Light (Feb 2017)

    680 pages★ 4.2 (24 ratings)

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Shades of Magic FAQ

How many Shades of Magic books are there?
There are 3 Shades of Magic books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Shades of Magic books in?
In publication order, starting with A Darker Shade of Magic (Feb 2015): 1 A Darker Shade of Magic (2015) · 2 A Gathering of Shadows (2016) · 3 A Conjuring of Light (2017).
What is the first Shades of Magic book?
A Darker Shade of Magic (Feb 2015).
What is the latest Shades of Magic book?
A Conjuring of Light (Feb 2017).
Is the Shades of Magic series finished?
There have been no new Shades of Magic books since 2017.
Did V. E. Schwab write other series?
Yes: Everyday Angel and Cassidy Blake.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.