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A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab
4.0
This is the second book in the Shades of Magic series, so read the first one if you're interested!
Restless after having given up his smuggling habit, Kell is visited by dreams of ominous magical events, waking only to think of Lila, who disappeared from the docks as 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.
And while Red London is caught up in the thrills of the Games, another London is coming back to life. After all, a shadow that was gone in the night will reappear in the morning.
But the balance of magic is ever perilous, and for one city to flourish, another London must fall.
My Rating: 4/5
I was astounded by the first book in this series, and equally loved the second book in it too!
The characters are very dynamic and so lovable, I find myself constantly thinking about how realistically they were written and how they would react to situations I encounter. I have such a soft spot for Rhy, and I aspire to be like Lila.
I love how this book completely draws the reader in and at least for me, kept my attention pretty much during the entire novel.
The plot of this book reminded me of the Tri-Wizard Tournament in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and I thought that was a very intriguing connection between book series that are so different but do have many similarities.
I definitely recommend this series to all the lovers of YA fantasy and those who love aspects of elemental magic in their book.
Restless after having given up his smuggling habit, Kell is visited by dreams of ominous magical events, waking only to think of Lila, who disappeared from the docks as 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.
And while Red London is caught up in the thrills of the Games, another London is coming back to life. After all, a shadow that was gone in the night will reappear in the morning.
But the balance of magic is ever perilous, and for one city to flourish, another London must fall.
My Rating: 4/5
I was astounded by the first book in this series, and equally loved the second book in it too!
The characters are very dynamic and so lovable, I find myself constantly thinking about how realistically they were written and how they would react to situations I encounter. I have such a soft spot for Rhy, and I aspire to be like Lila.
I love how this book completely draws the reader in and at least for me, kept my attention pretty much during the entire novel.
The plot of this book reminded me of the Tri-Wizard Tournament in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and I thought that was a very intriguing connection between book series that are so different but do have many similarities.
I definitely recommend this series to all the lovers of YA fantasy and those who love aspects of elemental magic in their book.