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A Conjuring of Light
by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Honestly, I thought it would end up taking me longer than 27 days to read this. What a big, daunting book lol (I wasn't really in a long fantasy books era but maybe now I'm back?). I wish I had taken notes as I read in order to write a better review.
I think A Conjuring of Light sometimes suffered from things working out a little too conveniently. I could probably conjure up a list of things that seemed a little too unrealistic continuity-wise, or that don't hold up to scrutiny (I mean, what do you mean Lila killed a competitor in this tournament that is supposed to be symbolic of the peace between nations, and then never has any consequence for it???). But, if you suspend disbelief just a little, it's a fun, action-packed conclusion to this great fantasy series. Really, a lot does happen in these 600+ pages.
And, even though I say that sometimes things were a little "too convenient" for the heroes, I think there was a satisfying amount of failure and push back for the level of threat that Schwab wrote for them.
Also, Lila Bard aside, I really loved the characters here. I think, based on my appreciation for Alucard Emery and for the privateer in Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse, I may have a certain book boyfriend type.....
I'm glad to have picked this one up.
I think A Conjuring of Light sometimes suffered from things working out a little too conveniently. I could probably conjure up a list of things that seemed a little too unrealistic continuity-wise, or that don't hold up to scrutiny (I mean, what do you mean Lila killed a competitor in this tournament that is supposed to be symbolic of the peace between nations, and then never has any consequence for it???). But, if you suspend disbelief just a little, it's a fun, action-packed conclusion to this great fantasy series. Really, a lot does happen in these 600+ pages.
And, even though I say that sometimes things were a little "too convenient" for the heroes, I think there was a satisfying amount of failure and push back for the level of threat that Schwab wrote for them.
Also, Lila Bard aside, I really loved the characters here. I think, based on my appreciation for Alucard Emery and for the privateer in Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse, I may have a certain book boyfriend type.....
I'm glad to have picked this one up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent