Reviews

A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab

mybooksarenovel's review against another edition

3.0

Could have been summed up in a prologue.

This book is basically 500 pages of build up to A Conjuring of Light. The cliffhanger ending got me though.

demievrything's review against another edition

4.0

 Ich konnte mich tatsächlich nur an wenige Aspekte der Handlung erinnern, ein Reread war wohl angebracht. ^^
Leider muss ich sagen, so sehr ich die Welt auch liebe, zieht sich das erste Drittel dieses Buches etwas und es dauert bis es "richtig" losgeht. Trotzdem hatte ich Spaß den Charakteren weiter zu folgen und mir sind durch den Reread auch wieder einige Neue Details aufgefallen.
Immer noch eine Empfehlung für alle Fantasy-Fans, die auch ohne viel Romance auskommen und interessantes Worldbuilding mögen. 

syllu's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

allymcevoy's review against another edition

5.0

Really, really enjoyed this book. The characters are vivid, likeable, hateable, human. The cities are all different, drawn with beautiful and vibrant strokes. The plot is fast, gripping and wonderful; I was gripped from the start, wanting to know what happens and wanting to know more of the character's secrets. The relationships between Kell and Rhy / Lila are brilliant; I love Lila! And the characters wind brilliantly into the plot. I love the magic system; different yet understandable. I love the quirks and the problems. I love that Schwab doesn't have - or need - to tell us things, that there's secrets and half-told stories. I’m in awe, this has quickly become my favourite book series.

jcoryv's review against another edition

4.0

I actually enjoyed this more than some folks I know. The tournament is kinda flimsy, but I like the characters and I’m looking forward to the next book.

suey's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

I love this series, and her style of writing. If only there was a bit more interaction between our characters. 

jdanker's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

elevenus's review against another edition

fast-paced

5.0

mozbolt's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 stars of adventure and magic 😍

brandimshook's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This was definitely a bridge book meant to push Lila and Kell in just right position and even though not a ton happened plot wise. I loved every second of this book. The tension and the tournament was well executed. Lila is becoming even more of a badass. And I really just want to give Kell a hug. The cliffhanger for this book was CRAZY. 

I'm only taking points off because of how Bridge-y book this was. Everything was a set up for the next one. I still loved every second of it.