Iris's Reviews > A Gathering of Shadows

A gathering of Shadows
Author: Victoria Schwab

" I am Delilah Bard, she thought, as the ropes cut into her skin. I am a thief and a pirate and a traveler. I have set foot in three different worlds, and lived. I have shed the blood of royals and held magic in my hands."

Kell must rebuild his life after experiencing drastic events 4 months ago.
His life and that of his brother Prince Ray have become intertwined after the prince was seriously injured, meaning Kell and Rai can now feel each other's pain.

This has many consequences and every step the duo takes now must be considered in advance.
Meanwhile, Kell wonders what Delilah Bard's life is like now after everything they've been through. Her unusual personality has turned his world upside down and he can't stop thinking about her appearance.

Lila has found refuge on a pirate ship where she can do what she has always been good at: stealing, fighting and enjoying a life without obligations.

A very notorious magic tournament organized by the royal family attracts a lot of attention. Magicians who have one or more magical elements can sign up to compete in the tourney.
Lila and Kell meet again, but adventure and looming danger always seem to come their way...

The storyline is incredible with so many unexpected twists. The plot is so powerful. I was constantly on the edge of my seat. Victoria Schwab has succeeded in creating an original series that would surprise even fantasy lovers who have already read many fantasy books. Readers can expect to come across: dark forces, an interesting magical system, a unique world building and romances between appearing characters.

"Don't you see?" said Calla. "He wasn't coming to pay your debt. He was coming to see if you'd returned to pay it yourself." Lila felt her face go hot. "I do not know why you two are circling each other like stars. It is not my cosmic dance. But I do know that you come asking after one another, when only a few strides and a handful of stars divide you"


Trigger warnings:
kidnapping, murder, posession, self harm, violence