A Gathering of Shadows (Shades of Magic Series #2)

by V. E. Schwab

Overview

"Addictive and immersive, A Gathering of Shadows cements this series as a must-read." —Entertainment Weekly, grade A

Continue V. E. Schwab's New York Times bestselling Shades of Magic series with A Gathering of Shadows, now in a signed beautiful collector's edition with exclusive features. Open a door to the epic fantasy trilogy that took the world by storm—a classic in the making. With a revamped cover and reading ribbon, this edition will also feature the following bonus material:

*End papers featuring stunning fan art

*An updated glossary of Arnesian and Antari terms

*Original (never before seen!) short story from within the Shades of Magic world

It has been four months since the mysterious stone fell into Kell's possession. Four months since he crossed paths with Delilah Bard. Now, while his own city is caught up in the pageantry and thrills of a cross-empire magical competition, a once-lost London is returning to life. But the balance of magic is ever perilous, and for one city to flourish, another London must die.

Shades of Magic series

1. A Darker Shade of Magic

2. A Gathering of Shadows

3. A Conjuring of Light

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250222060
Publisher:	Tor Publishing Group
Publication date:	03/12/2019
Series:	Shades of Magic Series , #2
Pages:	544
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.80(d)

About the Author

VICTORIA “V.E.” SCHWAB is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen books, including the acclaimed Shades of Magic series, This Savage Song, Our Dark Duet and Vicious. Her work has received critical acclaim, been featured in the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Washington Post and more, translated into more than a dozen languages, and has been optioned for television and film. When she’s not haunting Paris streets or trudging up English hillsides, she splits her time between Nashville, TN and Edinburgh, Scotland and is usually tucked in the corner of a coffee shop, dreaming up monsters.

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RT Book Reviews Top Pick! Review

"A Darker Shade of Magic has all the hallmarks of a classic work of fantasy. 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 characters those] 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. Just as Kell has layers, Lila is a satisfyingly rich invention…the stakes feel higher because Schwab takes the time to make a world worth getting lost in. Darker Shade Of Magicresolves its plot thoroughly, but still feels like it could be the seed of a lengthy series. With so many worlds on the map, there's plenty left to discover." —NPR on A Darker Shade of Magic

"Schwab is a fantastic writer, and this book moves along quickly: it’s an easy world to immerse oneself in, and the four Londons that we get to visit are a treat to behold: they’re vibrant, interesting and detailed. The worldbuilding here is spectacular, and it’s worth picking up the book for this alone. (Well, and the fantastic cover.)The series is set to be adapted into a television series, and both books will be perfect for that." —io9 on A Gathering of Shadows

"This is how fantasy should be done.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review, on A Gathering of Shadows

"Full of magic, intrigue, adventure, deception, a bit of piracy...this will engage both adult and young adult fantasy readers alike.” —Booklist on A Gathering of Shadows

From the Publisher

Michael Kramer and Kate Reading jointly narrate the sequel to A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC, for the most part to great success. The story is split between the two main characters. Four months have passed, and Kell and Lila have gone their separate ways, Kell returning to his duties as Antari and Lila joining the crew of the Night Spire. But when their paths unexpectedly cross again, debts must be paid. Occasionally there are awkward transitions between the narrators, and voices done by one don’t always reflect those done by the other. Nonetheless, fans will especially enjoy the complex world building. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine

JUNE 2016 - AudioFile

Michael Kramer and Kate Reading jointly narrate the sequel to A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC, for the most part to great success. The story is split between the two main characters. Four months have passed, and Kell and Lila have gone their separate ways, Kell returning to his duties as Antari and Lila joining the crew of the Night Spire. But when their paths unexpectedly cross again, debts must be paid. Occasionally there are awkward transitions between the narrators, and voices done by one don’t always reflect those done by the other. Nonetheless, fans will especially enjoy the complex world building. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine

JUNE 2016 - AudioFile