Shades of Magic Books in Order
The Shades of Magic books in order are 3 books by V. E. Schwab, published 2015 to 2017. Start with A Darker Shade of Magic (2015).
- Books
- 3
- Numbers
- 1 to 3
- Published
- 2015 to 2017
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Reading order
The Shades of Magic books in the order to read them, with the year each first appeared.
- 1A Darker Shade of Magic2015
- 2A Gathering of Shadows2016
- 3A Conjuring of Light2017
Editions we track
| No. | Cover | Book | Year | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Darker Shade of Magic First | 2015 | – | |
| 2 | A Gathering of Shadows (A Darker Shade of Magic) First | 2016 | – | |
| 3 | A Conjuring of Light First | 2017 | – |
About Shades of Magic
Shades of Magic is a fantasy trilogy by V. E. Schwab, published from 2015 to 2017. Tor Books in the United States published the first book, A Darker Shade of Magic, on 24 February 2015. A Gathering of Shadows followed in 2016, and A Conjuring of Light completed the trilogy in 2017. Schwab later returned to the same world with three Shades of Magic graphic novels (2019 to 2020) and the spin-off Threads of Power series, which began with The Fragile Threads of Power in 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Shades of Magic books in?
Start with A Darker Shade of Magic (2015), then A Gathering of Shadows and A Conjuring of Light. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many Shades of Magic books are there?
We list 3 books in the Shades of Magic series, from 2015 to 2017.
What is the first Shades of Magic book?
A Darker Shade of Magic, first published in 2015, is the first book in the Shades of Magic series.
Where these facts come from
- A Darker Shade of Magic, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- V. E. Schwab, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 19 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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