In this volume, Prince Maxim Maresh decides to join the Night of Knives as a way of gaining respect from the people around him. The Night of Knives is a magical tournament with four doors/trials. The thing is, no one has ever survived all four trials. I definitely enjoyed this volume a lot more than the first one. I still have issues with the pacing, but I did enjoy reading and looking at the graphics of each trial that Prince Maresh had to face. To be honest, I have a feeling that this second v...

I read this in--no joke--30 minutes. The art style is similar to Vol. 1, in that dark, thick line art style. I will say that I'm curious about the norms in coloring, because I think (?) Maxim is Black. I'm wondering about the coloring of palms and stuff & how in reality, everyone's palms are lighter than the rest of their skin, but I feel like this isn't fully represented in the art. I know lighting is a thing that exists & can throw this off, but I am curious who was consulted about this. Eithe...

You cannot be their better and their equal.This starts off right where The Steel Prince finished. Prince Maxim is staying in Verose even after the pirate queen is dead. He wants to change things around here and wants the soldiers to train properly but the soldiers don't respect him and they think that he is a danger for them here in Verose. There's also someone who's been killing the soldiers and Maxim finds out who it is. And to win the soldiers' respect, he gets a suggestion and it is called N...

Better than the first one but also way worse. I liked some aspects but found them to be rushed and undeveloped. The trials themselves ended too quickly for any satisfying resolution and the main conflict came a little out of nowhere. The big plot twist was obvious from the start to anyone who has any knowledge about the Shades of Magic universe. And the fact that the art kept changing was jarring, especially since Maxim looked significantly older in one of the styles than in the other.Also, what...

actual rating: 3.5I thought the first volume felt a bit unfinished/rushed just because it was the introduction, but now I'm thinking that four issues are just not enough to tell the kinds of stories that Schwab wants to tell. This one was definitely interesting and a cool concept, but it seemed like it was over almost before it began. Also I still have a bit of a love-hate relationship with the artist. Still a good read and I love the extended background we are getting on the Shades of Magic wor...

I love the colors and lighting in this comic!The problem is that it was Too fast, too furious

The artwork is again amazing, and the story itself is great. I´m definitely going to continue reading this series.

Things ended before I could even grasp what was happening. There could be 6 or 8 issues rather than only 4. 🙄

It was good but I wanted more trials.And obviously the graphic is great!!!

I'm only reading this because the first volume is a graphic novel nominee for the Goodreads Choice Awards, I had checked both volumes out of the library at the same time, and they are very short, so why not read both? I have not previously read any books in the Shades of Magic series or by the author. This is the second book of a trilogy of graphic novels adapting a single sentence from one of the novels.The protagonist remains unlikable but may be becoming a trifle less headstrong. The art rema...

Full Review on The Candid CoverThis second volume of the Shades of Magic graphic novels by V. E. Schwab follows Maxim taking on the challenges of the Night of Knives to earn the respect of his troops, and it is a great complement to the main series.❀ SUSPENSEFULI loved the suspense of each trial and the thrill that comes with the idea that no one has ever made it out of all four alive. It is also interesting how we get to see a different side of Maxim as he is forced to face his weaknesses. He h...

3.75 cause im a hoe for magical competition Ok Maxim, I see you. Isra still slay tho

How am I expected to wait for this?! 😭

Just read this book in one sitting and liked this one a lot more than the first one! Cannot wait for vol. 3 to come out early next year!(:

Vol. 1: The Steel Prince ★★★★★Vol. 2: Night of Knives ★★★★★Vol. 3: The Rebel Army ★★★★★ Oh, this was absolutely delightful — even better than the first volume! If you know me, you probably know already that I'm a massive sucker for tournaments, trials, etc., and learning that the infamous Night of Knives is a set of trials custom-built for that contestant? Sign me the hell up. (Sign me up for reading about it, not, y'know, participating. Just to be clear.) I'm so thoroughly enjoying this time of...

Just love this whole thing. Loved the Night of Knives, loved the art, loved it all!

Some scenes (and especially fight scenes) left me a bit confused and disoriented and I think I wasn't as invested as I was in the first volume but overall I enjoyed this.Happy reading!

7/10. The pros: This was definitely an improvement on the first volume in terms of the storyline. It was very fun to read, and the art is really amazing. It's diverse and creative. I love getting more from this world! The cons: There are times when it's a little hard to follow and stay invested, but for the most part, I didn't struggle with this volume and I enjoyed it!The conclusion: I'm excited to get the final installment when it's released soon and see how it all concludes!Does this stay in

4.5/5The second volume of the Shades of Magic graphic novels is once again filled with action scenes because now, Prince Maxim has to prove himself to his soldiers by completing 4 trials called The Night of the Knives. The thing is, nobody has ever come alive out of the fourth trial. Most people give in at the second one, and even the bravest survivors, had only completed 3 of them. But Maxim is a proud prince, and he will do whatever it takes to gain the respect of his fellow soldiers. Like he

4.5 stars This was so much fun! The art is beautiful and the story is even better than the first one!