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A Gathering of Shadows

A Gathering of Shadows

scifi_fantasy·10 min read

In this second installment of the Shades of Magic trilogy, Kell, one of the last Antari magicians capable of traveling between parallel Londons, faces new challenges as the balance between worlds begins to shift. Meanwhile, Delilah Bard pursues her own ambitions, entering a magical tournament that tests her strength and cunning. As dark forces rise, both must confront their destinies and the consequences of their choices.

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Kell’s Guilt and Confinement in Red London

After the cataclysmic events that closed *A Darker Shade of Magic*, Kell is no longer free. He is guarded more closely than ever, bound by invisible chains woven by royal decree and guilt alike. The king and queen of Red London cannot forgive him for endangering their son, even though Rhy lives only...

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Delilah Bard’s Hunger for Magic and Identity

Delilah Bard is the embodiment of restlessness—she never looks back, never stops moving. In *A Gathering of Shadows*, she has fled Grey London, commandeered a ship, and carved a new life amid Red London’s glittering seas and magical alleys. Her choices are reckless, audacious, and utterly liberating...

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About V. E. Schwab

V. E. Schwab is an American author known for her fantasy and science fiction novels, including the Shades of Magic series and Vicious. Her works are celebrated for their intricate world-building, morally complex characters, and exploration of power and identity.

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