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title: "A Gathering of Shadows Collector's Edition: A Novel: 2 (Shades of Magic)"
brand: "v.e. schwab"
price: "$36"
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reviews_count: 20
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# A Gathering of Shadows Collector's Edition: A Novel: 2 (Shades of Magic)

**Brand:** v.e. schwab
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- **What is this?** A Gathering of Shadows Collector's Edition: A Novel: 2 (Shades of Magic) by v.e. schwab
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## Customer Reviews

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    I enjoyed the first book of this series
  

*by Y***G on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 August 2017*

I enjoyed the first book of this series. The basic premise of four parallel Londons with various degrees of magical ability striving for magical and political balance was original and the central character the wizard Kell engaging and sympathetic. This sequel focuses more strongly on the feisty street thief Lila - the man secondary character in the first novel. It's far less satisfactory. Lila's cheeky unwillingness to follow rules or convention turns nasty in A Gathering of Shadows. Anyone who crosses her or gets in her way is either dispatched or killed and it becomes increasingly difficult to root for her or even to like her. The main theme of the book - a wizard tournament in Red London - feels very derivative next to the originality of the first novel - drawing strongly on tropes from the Hunger Games and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and while the novel picks-up in the final chapters it feels weak and bitter next to its prequel.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Love this series. One of the most talented authors
  

*by D***Y on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 June 2019*

A Darker Shade of Magic introduced us to one of the more dynamic world-buildings of the last few years, and its combination of characterisation and magic was enchanting. The action, of course, took place mainly in an alternate London to ours, during the reign of George IV.Following on from the first in the series, most of the action is again centred on Red London, with the majority of the narrative leading to the aforementioned tournament of magic.  Here, Schwab skilfully builds the tension, while introducing a myriad of new characters, the most remarkable of them undoubtedly Alucard Emery, who is weaved into the heart of the story over the course of this book.There is a long enough lead up to the tournament, though, and it gives ample time to explore further the character of Lila Bard, who continues to kick ass as it if it were her right in whatever world she finds herself in.  She maintains her role as the most interesting character in this world.The dynamics between Lila and Kell, and between Lila and Emery, in this book are great all round and in stark contrast to each other. Empathy abounds for Kell as he comes closer to becoming a real tragic figure, as he struggles to find his place.The story itself is a well-contained one within this book, with lots of possible outcomes from the tournament. There’s also plenty left over for the next instalment, as the relative absence of the other Londons will almost certainly change.A Gathering of Shadows confirms VE Schwab’s talent for world-building and characterisation. Her descriptions of people in particular are brilliant and evocative.

### ⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Not nearly as interesting as the first book.
  

*by P***M on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 November 2017*

Lila started off (book 1) as a semi-likeable, interesting character with some quirks and nice potential for growth. Book 2 has devolved from an exciting vivid description of a new fantasy universe to some standard fare teen adult romp. I really didn't like the entire book focusing mainly on the magic competition, and why does Lila seemingly become brilliant at EVERYTHING she does??! Mary Sue , and annoying!!!!

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