Length 508 pages
Format softcover
Published 2016
Series Shades of Magic #2
My Copy I bought it
The second book in the Shades of Magic series sees Red London fall back into a pattern of normalcy following the dark and deadly evens of the preceding book, where the effects of black magic turned the city upside down and nearly severed the ties that bind Kell to the royal family. Interestingly enough, those same binds now link Kell and Rhy with their bond stronger than ever.
The element games is a tournament designed to bring the most gifted magicians from all over the world together as a means of showcasing their prowess for the 5 elements as well as serving as a political tool to maintain peace throughout the three powerful territories. Through this tournament we gain greater insight into the world beyond Red London and the varying degrees of magic the attendees are able to wield.
I particularly liked the introduction of three new characters which look set to have a greater impact in the next book given how this book panned out. Ojka, Alucard and a dark and menacing character from Black London complimented the original cast in Kell, Rhy, Lila and Holland.
While A Gathering of Shadows isn't as action packed as A Darker Shade of Magic nor does it pack the same inter-dimensional travel punch as the preceding volume it does set the stage for a very interesting installment in A Conjuring of Light while also giving characters like Rhy and Lila time to grow and develop into important figures in Kell's life.
My rating: 5/5 - this is a great take on magic that has all the elements of being a great series.
You can read my review of the first book, A Darker Shade of Magic by clinking on the link below:
Review: A DARKER SHARD OF MAGIC by V.E. Schwab
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