A Conjuring of Light - (Shades of Magic) by V E Schwab

Book Synopsis

From #1 New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab, return to the phenomenal Shades of Magic series with A Conjuring of Light, now in a brand new trade paperback edition.

As darkness sweeps the Maresh Empire, the once precarious balance of power among the four Londons has reached its breaking point.

In the wake of tragedy, Kell--once assumed to be the last surviving Antari--begins to waver under the pressure of competing loyalties. Lila Bard, once a commonplace--but never common--thief, has survived and flourished through a series of magical trials. But now she must learn to control the magic, before it bleeds her dry.

An ancient enemy returns to claim a city while a fallen hero tries to save a kingdom in decay. Meanwhile, the disgraced Captain Alucard Emery of the Night Spire collects his crew, attempting a race against time to acquire the impossible.

Other books by V. E. Schwab

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Shades of Magic series
A Darker Shade of Magic
A Gathering of Shadows
A Conjuring of Light

Villains Duology
Vicious
Vengeful

Review Quotes

"Flawless...the bittersweet conclusion is a fitting one for a...series that redefines epic." --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on A Conjuring of Light

"Desperate gambits, magical battles, and meaningful sacrifice make this a thrilling read." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on A Conjuring of Light

"Filled with incident and emotion, with difficulty and heartbreak and anger. Subversive." --NPR on A Gathering of Shadows

"Schwab has given us a gem of a tale." --Deborah Harkness, New York Times bestselling author of The All Souls trilogy, on A Darker Shade of Magic

About the Author

VICTORIA "V.E." SCHWAB is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including the acclaimed novel The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, the Shades of Magic series, Villains series, and the Monsters of Verity duology. Her work has received critical acclaim; been featured in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post and more; been translated into more than a dozen languages; and been optioned for television and film. When she's not haunting Paris streets or trudging up English hillsides, she lives in Edinburgh, Scotland and is usually tucked in the corner of a coffee shop, dreaming up monsters.