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

by V. E. Schwab Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Overview

Four months have passed since the shadow stone fell into Kell's possession. Four months since his path crossed with Delilah Bard. 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.

In many ways, things have almost returned to normal, though Rhy is more sober, and Kell is now plagued by his guilt. 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. 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.

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. 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...

A Macmillan Audio production.

Editorial Reviews

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

From the Publisher

"This is how fantasy should be done.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"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

"Feels like a priceless object, brought from another, better world of fantasy books. Schwab's writing is engaging and vivid...kept me engrossed by its story every bit as much as I was fascinated by its complex, multilayered world." —io9.com on A Darker Shade of Magic

"All the hallmarks of a classic work of fantasy...Schwab has given us a gem of a tale."—Deborah Harkness, New York Times bestselling author of The All Souls trilogy

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

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171777685
Publisher:	Macmillan Audio
Publication date:	02/23/2016
Series:	Shades of Magic Series , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	336,287

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