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

adventurous dark mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

Like the first book in this series, I felt like the action really started about halfway through--there's quite a bit of setup for both Lila and Kell before the plot really gets going. I don't mind, since the setup is generally interesting, though
I definitely preferred hearing about Lila's time on the Night Spire rather than Kell's confinement and personal drama. I found I almost didn't care about Oshka and White London and Holland, and that I was somewhat annoyed when the Red London bits were "interrupted" by White London cutting in.
The narrators are both very good, and I think having two different narrators for Lila's and Kell's separate threads is an improvement over the first audiobook; it makes it much clearer whose thread we're following. The ending is a total cliffhanger, and I'm absolutely gnawing at the bit and the 12-week wait for a copy of the third book!
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