Ebook Shades of Magic Volume 1 The Steel Prince V E Schwab Andrea Olimpieri 9781785865879 Books
Ebook Shades of Magic Volume 1 The Steel Prince V E Schwab Andrea Olimpieri 9781785865879 Books
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Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab and torn from the universe of the Shades of Magic sequence, this all-original comic book prequel to A Darker Shade of Magic is perfect for fans of bloody, swashbuckling adventure and gritty fantasy!
As V.E. Schwab says, "the comics are going to bridge the space between Shades of Magic and Threads of Power." Delve into the thrilling, epic tale of the young and arrogant prince Maxim Maresh, long before he became the king of Red London and adoptive father to Kell, the lead of A Darker Shade of Magic!
The youthful Maresh is sent to a violent and unmanageable port city on the Blood Coast of Verose, on strict orders from his father, King Nokil Maresh, to cut his military teeth in this lawless landscape.
There, he encounters an unruly band of soldiers, a lawless landscape, and the intoxicatingly deadly presence of the newly returned pirate queen, Arisa...
Collects Shades of Magic The Steel Prince #1-4.
Ebook Shades of Magic Volume 1 The Steel Prince V E Schwab Andrea Olimpieri 9781785865879 Books
"A rich and vast world with stunning artwork. A welcome addition to the Shades of Magic universe. Even more reason I need to hurry up and read A Gathering of Shadows and A Conjuring of Light."
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Shades of Magic Volume 1 The Steel Prince V E Schwab Andrea Olimpieri 9781785865879 Books Reviews
- “Here, our story begins…â€
I read the entire A Darker Shade of Magic trilogy, and I ended up giving them all three stars. I am absolutely obsessed with Victoria’s mind and worlds, and her characters are truly some of the best I’ve read, but the plot and events always held me back from completely loving them. But when I found out we were going to get to learn more about Rhy’s father (adoptive father of Kell) and the events that lead him to being King, I knew I couldn’t resist. But here I am, still surprised that I ended up giving the prequel graphic novel series start three stars.
Maxim Maresh is only a prince in this brand-new graphic novel series, but he is the sole heir and the king in waiting in Red London. Yet, he wants to be so much more than that, and he wants to prove that he will be capable and earn his rightful place as king one day. Maxim and his family are also people of color, with obvious dark brown skin, but it is never stated what ethnicity in this made up alternate historical London. And he has earned himself the title of The Steel Prince because of his magical affinity with steel.
But in this bind-up, Maxim gets involved with pirates, and magical tournaments, and figuring out who he wants to be. Yet, this first volume barely mentions the parallel Londons, which (to me) is the coolest part of this world, completely. And then with this elaborate magic system finally being visualized, it just felt clunky, and like it missed the mark completely on something that could have been groundbreaking.
“You fight like a royal. Like the weapons are made of wood. Like no one means to hurt you. But this is not London, your highness.â€
But my biggest problem with this graphic novel was honestly the art. Trust me, it kills me to say this, but I just never grew to like the style of this book. And especially with something as cool as the world of ADSOM, I feel like an artist really could have turned this into one of the most aesthetically pleasing series of all time, especially with red, grey, black, and white having such a pivotal role in this world. But I don’t have an art degree, so don’t listen to me. I’m just stating what I would have liked more for this story! The artist is still very talented. And if this is your favorite art style of all time? You are valid.
I still really enjoyed this bind-up and I can’t wait to see where the story goes next. I hope we get to see more cameos of characters we love, too! And if you are already a fan of VE Schwab and this breathtaking world, I bet you will absolutely love this addition! Content and trigger warnings violence, blood, and torture. - It was so nice to "return" to the magic of the London Worlds. It really does feel like a new story, but set in the same world since the rules of society and the structure is very similar, but so few of the characters that are in the novels make an apperance. I hope that she continues to make more of these and does some of the prince and his lover from the novels.
- Great fast-paced story with beautiful (and easy to follow) visuals to really bring the world of "A Darker Shade of Magic" to life! I can't wait to go back and re-read the series now that I have different visuals for how the author herself envisioned it to be.
The only "complaint" I have is that graphic novels can be read quickly and I'm dying to read the rest of the series! Victoria Schwab had quickly become my favorite author with this and her Villans series, and each bit of her work she puts out (especially the Shades of Magic series) is top notch in story telling - and now visual content. I really hope she and her publishing company consider continuing graphic novels beyond this mini backstory series of Maxim. - 4.5 Stars
The Steel Prince by V.E.Schwab is an enthralling graphic novel that is the prequel to the Shades of Magic series. It is a bit out of my comfort zone, but I found myself enjoying the unique, action-packed plot and the gorgeous artwork. I believe that this is a great introduction to the series, and I am excited to continue on with the story.
Graphic novels are not something that I normally read, but this prequel to the Shades of Magic series intrigued me. I have heard so much about these books, but I haven’t yet had the chance to pick them up. This book follows Maxim, a prince who is exiled, as he faces many obstacles including dark magic and pirates. The way the magic is presented is unique, and I am excited to learn more about it. If anything, the story is action-packed, and the pacing is quick, making the book hard to put down.
†STUNNING ARTWORK
The artwork in the book is both stunning and easy to follow. Each character is distinct, and the settings are vivid. The way the four Londons are introduced is so fascinating to me. As I was reading, I especially enjoyed the illustrations of magic. I was unsure how this would be portrayed at first, but it makes sense and is aesthetically pleasing. The attention to detail as the story is brought to life is remarkable.
The Steel Prince is a captivating prequel to A Darker Shade of Magic. I loved the fast-paced plot and the beautiful illustrations. I can’t wait to further explore this series in the near future! - This is, by far, the best comic book I have ever read. It should be no surprise, given my love of Victoria Schwab.
I don’t know if it was the fact that I already knew the world, or Victoria’s writing, or the art, or a combination of all three, but this worked for me in ways comics never seem to. I struggle to enjoy comic books no matter what, so it was an immense relief to love this so much.
I love being in this world again, and with almost all new characters! The art is stunning and the story gripping. This only just came out, but I can’t wait until volume two! - A rich and vast world with stunning artwork. A welcome addition to the Shades of Magic universe. Even more reason I need to hurry up and read A Gathering of Shadows and A Conjuring of Light.
- I'm in love with all things Schwab. VE Schwab to be exact. This is a great introduction to King Maresh, back before he's a king. We're talking Maxim Maresh, future king of Red London. This is a lot of fun and my first venture into comics/graphic novel-y reading. Love it! Thanks for bringing this medium to my reading list.
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