A Conjuring of Light

By V. E. Schwab,

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The precarious equilibrium among the four Londons has reached its breaking point. Once brimming with the red vivacity of magic, darkness casts a shadow over the Maresh Empire, leaving a space for another London to rise. Kell-once assumed to be the last surviving Antari-begins to waver under the pressure of…

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This is the third book in the series, and I’ll admit that while I sped through the first, I found the second to be a slower read. So, I started it with some trepidation. Series conclusions can be difficult to pull off well. Tie things up too neatly or leave too many loose ends, and the readers feel cheated. Schwab hit the balance perfectly.

My favorite aspect was learning more about Holland, who transforms from a despicable person to an almost sympathetic one. I still don’t like him or his actions, but I suspect that if I were in his…

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