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

adventurous dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I love the writing style of VE Schwab, you can picture this world so easily, even though it is so fantastical. There’s so much tension! I think that it had a bit of a pacing problem towards the beginning, but overall it was a very fun read. I loved all of the characters. Especially loved how Kell and Rhy had to grapple with the differences of their station even though they are princes and brothers, they are not able to be of their origins of birth. I

I found it so heartbreaking that Kell desperately loves his brother and his parents basically turned their back on hike because his magic is dangerous 
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