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Synopsis
Witness the fate of beloved heroes and notorious foes in the heart-stopping conclusion to V.E. Schwab’s New York Times bestselling Shades of Magic trilogy. *Kirkus' Best Fiction of 2017* 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. Shades of Magic series 1. A Darker Shade of Magic 2. A Gathering of Shadows 3. A Conjuring of Light At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Is A Conjuring of Light: A Novel appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This series conclusion features strong fantasy violence, magical combat with deadly consequences, and mature themes of war, loss, and moral complexity. Some moderate language and brief romantic elements are present but not explicit.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include torture, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love epic fantasy will be swept up in the dramatic conclusion with parallel London worlds, magical battles, and beloved characters fighting for survival.