A Gathering of Shadows

A Gathering of Shadows (Ukrainian title: «Тіні згущуються») is the second book of V. E. Schwab's Shades of Magic trilogy. Four months have passed since a mysterious obsidian stone fell into Kell's hands, four months since his path crossed Lila's. Now Kell is visited by dreams of ominous magical events, and wakes only to think of Lila, who has vanished from the docks as she always wanted to. Red London is preparing for the Element Games, an extravagant international magic tournament meant to entertain and keep ties between neighbouring countries.

While Red London is swept up in the Games, another London comes back to life: the shadow that vanished in the night will return by morning. The balance of magic is always in danger, and for one city to flourish, another must fall. Read after A Darker Shade of Magic.

• Language: Ukrainian (translated edition)
• Series: Shades of Magic («Кольори магії»), book 2
• Format: hardcover, 456 pages
• Recommended age: 16+