Schwab has given us a gem of a tale.This is a book to treasure.'-Deborah Harkeness, New York Times bestselling author of the All Souls trilogy 'Rich details illuminate every dimension of an extravagant city flooded with magic, and intriguing personalities evolve into complex characters.between the vivid setting, and the climactic cliffhanger, Schwab already has us anticipating the rest of the series.' - Entertainment Weekly, Grade A, on A Gathering of Shadows 'Compulsively readable.her characters make the book.

A Conjuring of LightĮntertainment Weekly 's 27 Female Authors Who Rule Sci-Fi and Fantasy Right Now RT Book Reviews' Choice 2016 Best Fantasy Novel Buzzfeed Most Anticipated Books Bustle Most Anticipated Books Business Insider Most Anticipated Books Pop Sugar Books We Can't Wait to Read RT Book Reviews Top Pick! Review 'A Darker Shade of Magic has all the hallmarks of a classic work of fantasy. After all, a shadow that was gone in the night reappears in the morning, and so it seems Black London has risen again-and so to keep magic's balance, another London must fall.in V.E. But while Red London is caught up in the pageantry and thrills of the Games, another London is coming back to life, and those who were thought to be forever gone have returned. As Red London finalizes preparations for the Element Games-an extravagant international competition of magic, meant to entertain and keep healthy the ties between neighboring countries-a certain pirate ship draws closer, carrying old friends back into port. Restless, and having given up smuggling, Kell is visited by dreams of ominous magical events, waking only to think of Lila, who disappeared from the docks like she always meant to do. In many ways, things have almost returned to normal, though Rhy is more sober, and Kell is now plagued by his guilt.

Four months since Rhy was wounded and the Dane twins fell, and the stone was cast with Holland's dying body through the rift, and into Black London. Four months since his path crossed with Delilah Bard. Schwab 'Addictive and immersive, A Gathering of Shadows cements this series as a must-read.' - Entertainment Weekly, grade A Four months have passed since the shadow stone fell into Kell's possession. From #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E.

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