A review by nemeia
A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab

5.0

Holy hell, this book did not disappoint. I loved the first book but put off reading this one. I can't decide whether I should have put it off longer so I wouldn't have to wait as long for the next book, or devoured it as soon as I got it. The characters are beautiful, the world building is gorgeous, and the magic system is exquisite. And the ending? One of the biggest and most excruciating cliff hangars I've had the joy of reading.