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A Gathering of Shadows

by V. E. Schwab

A magical tournament hides a rising threat between worlds.

Genre and trope pairingsFantasyPolitical intrigueFantasyPortal fantasy
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About A Gathering of Shadows

Red London revels in the Element Games while the balance between parallel Londons grows perilous. As old dangers stir and power shifts, Kell, Lila, and their allies are pulled deeper into a world where one city’s survival may cost another’s.

Reading signals

Spice
None
Darkness
Dark
Pacing
Balanced

Series

Shades of Magic Trilogy · Book 2 of 3

Content warnings
  • kidnapping
  • murder
  • possession
  • self-harm
  • violence
  • torture
  • sexual harassment
  • strong language

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