Stunning, intricate, and well worth every minute readers have waited to reacquaint themselves with old friends and new foes.

V.E. Schwab returns to the Londons with a gripping novel brimming with new and old povs alike. Readers are met with the new voices first, as new problems are introduced; but never fear, gentle reader, familiar faces and coats are never far away.

Catching up with Kell, Lila, Alucard, and Rhy Maresh after the devastating events of A Conjuring of Light will leave readers equally pleased and concerned as the crew navigates the new world of their making. Particularly, Kell's evolution and Schwab's exploration of "what happens when the Chosen One isn't chosen anymore? What's next?" will pull and tear at readers' heartstrings. Just as a new face, Tes, can pull and tear at the fragile threads of power.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review of this book! V.E. Schwab has done it again, and I'm so grateful to have been able to read this story. I have been a fan of Schwab for years, A Darker Shade of Magic was the book that introduced me to the fantasy genre as an adult. I'm so happy that I was able to get more Rhy and Luc content, they were my absolute faves! This book was one of my most anticipated reads of 2023, and it exceeded all expectations. Schwab proves again that she is a wonderful talent, and I can't wait to see what she gives us next!

I really loved the first series that Schwab wrote and I thought that this book was a perfect continuation of it. I loved delving back into the world again of Kell & Lila and love the relationship building within this story. Furthermore, I was surprised by the times we see the original characters in this book.

You cannot read this book as a standalone. You have to read the original series BEFORE this book, or else you will not understand what is going on.

I love this trilogy and was excited for this book. There were multiple POVs, fascinating new characters and a tantalizing ending that me so excited to be back in this magical world.

VE Schwab is an auto-read author for me after Addie LaRue and she does NOT disappoint here! I love how she brought these characters back.

Being back in this world is the most incredible feeling.

We fell in love with these characters through one story and now we get to see them change and grow like real people in the next chapter of their lives.

I will read anything Schwab writes.

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Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this novel. Check it out! It is worth picking up and taking home for the weekend! Perfect once again. #Edelweiss

Seven years have passed since the events of the Shades of Magic Trilogy, and our familiar characters in Red London are joined with new characters and new magic. The Antari have been the only people with the ability to travel between the worlds, but a plot to kill the king unveils a device that may be able to replicate that skill. A young shopkeeper with the ability to manipulate and mend powerful magic finds herself on the run from dangerous mercenaries who seek this powerful magical artifact.

Returning to this world of fast-paced adventure and deft world building was such a joy. The familiar characters look a bit different after seven years. The fight for family and for love, but they also fight for themselves. Through this new trilogy, V.E. Schwab sets many new storylines in motion in each London and beyond.

I think I may have liked this more than Darker Shades of Magic?? I loved the perspectives that we get with the new and old characters and it’s well-written but jumps into the action pretty quickly. It kind of reminded me of coming home to these characters again and I missed them!

Another hit for the author and a new beginning in a beloved world. Can’t wait to see more from both the new characters and the old. Seeing Kell and Lila again was absolutely wonderful.

After a desperate attempt to prevent corruption and ruin in the four Londons, there are only three:
● Grey London, thriving but barely able to remember its magical heritage
● Red London, ruled lately by the Maresh family, flourishing and powerful
● White London, left to brutality and decay

The age old the enemy of my enemies is my friend. Foes and friends have a threat that thry must face together.

I love anything VE Schwab has written. She is an incredible author. This book is no different. I loved seeing characters we know and love but a new plot line. It was a great adventure and read.

Thank you NetGalley for letting me read an arc of this book

This new VE Schwab title introduces us to a captivating magic world. No need to have read the previous trilogy! This stands alone on it's own and is a great place to start reading fantasy!

What an incredible start back in this amazing world. I wasn't expecting to get really any Kell and Lila, but man am I glad to be back. The new characters are great and a compelling storyline too. I cannot wait for the next two installments. Welcome back to these characters Schwab - you crushed just like the first time.

It was such a pleasure to be back in Red London again and seeing what old friends are up to, and making new friends along the way. With that being said, there are a lot of POVs and the plot jumps back and forth between people, locations, and points in time. It's a lot of keep track of and I think it might be easier if reading a print version instead of listening to the audiobook.

Overall this was a fun read that tied up some loose ends from the Shades of Magic series, introduces new characters and conflicts, and allows for this world to continue to grow.

Advanced Reader’s Copy provided by NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review.

As much as I wanted to love this book, I could not finish it. I feel like this book should be advertised as a continuation of the Darker Shade of Magic series. Having never read the before mentioned series, I thought I could read this book without much trouble but it was very hard to follow along with the plot and characters without having read A Darker Shade of Magic beforehand. I’m sure I will return to this book after catching up on Schwab’s previous works.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an advanced reading copy.

What a fantastic beginning to a new series yet a revisiting of old friends and fantastical worlds. It felt like I couldn't turn the pages fast enough! Such an enjoyable and entertaining read; can't wait for the next book!

I was a little bit worried about this book due to my track record with not liking continuations of series that I love, set years in the future. However, I knew I should have never doubted V.E Schwab. This was incredible! I read this entire book in just under two days, I did not want to take any breaks.

I loved the mix between characters we knew and loved getting more to their story. However, there was just enough new characters and intrigue about them to make this feel like a brand new series. I can not want to see how the stories of some of my favorite comfort characters continue and mesh with the stories of the new characters.

Highly recommend to anyone who loved the Darker Shade of Magic series

Looooved this book! It was such an investing read. For me I was able to connect immediately and jump right in. I have recommended this book and will continue to do so.