A review by tacoshark
A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I liked this way better than the first book and I’m glad I returned to this series. There was a lot of buildup, verging on too much, but it paid off in a satisfying and exciting ending - and a cliffhanger, to boot, so now I need to get book 3 tout suite!