A Conjuring of Light
A Novel
📘 About This Book
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.
📖 Summary
A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab is the heart-stopping conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Shades of Magic trilogy, spanning six hundred and twenty-five pages of high-stakes fiction published in 2017. Recognized as one of Kirkus' Best Fiction books of 2017, this epic finale plunges readers back into a sprawling, magical universe where the delicate balance of power among the four Londons has finally reached a violent breaking point. Darkness sweeps aggressively across the Maresh Empire, threatening to consume everything in its path and leaving beloved heroes and notorious foes alike to face the ultimate tests of their survival and character. In the wake of profound tragedy, Kell, who was once assumed to be the last surviving Antari, finds himself dangerously wavering under the crushing weight of competing loyalties and fractured responsibilities. Beside him is Lila Bard, a woman who began as a commonplace thief but has never been common, having survived and flourished through a grueling series of magical trials. Yet, survival is only the first step, as Lila must now learn to master and control the vast, untamed magic surging within her before it bleeds her completely dry. As an ancient and terrifying enemy returns to claim a city, a fallen hero desperately tries to save a crumbling kingdom in decay. Meanwhile, the disgraced Captain Alucard Emery of the Night Spire steps forward into the fray, proving that heroism often comes from the most unexpected and shadowed places. Schwab masterfully weaves these narrative threads together, creating a rich tapestry of loyalty, sacrifice, and identity. The novel challenges its characters to confront their deepest fears and past traumas as they stand against a tide of encroaching oblivion. Every alliance is tested, every secret is brought to light, and every choice carries irreversible consequences for the fate of multiple worlds. The narrative paces itself deliberately to allow both quiet, emotional character beats and explosive, high-fantasy sequences of magic and warfare. Readers who have followed Kell, Lila, and Alucard from the very beginning will find themselves gripped by the sheer intensity of the conflict and the emotional resonance of the resolution. A Conjuring of Light delivers a brilliant, unforgettable climax to a modern fantasy masterwork, cementing its place as a definitive achievement in contemporary speculative fiction.
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⚖️ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
A thrilling and satisfying conclusion to a beloved fantasy trilogy.
Complex character arcs that test loyalty and personal growth.
Rich, immersive world-building spanning the four Londons.
High-stakes pacing that keeps readers engaged throughout its pages.
⚠️ Cons
The dense plot requires close attention to keep track of multiple storylines.
High emotional stakes and tragedy may be intense for some readers.
✍️ About the Author
V.E. Schwab (b. 1987) is an American author known for genre-blending fantasy, including 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' and the 'Shades of Magic' series.
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Who is the author of A Conjuring of Light? +
The book was written by V.E. Schwab.
When was A Conjuring of Light published? +
It was published in 2017.
How many pages are in A Conjuring of Light? +
The book contains 625 pages.
What trilogy is this book a part of? +
It is the conclusion to the Shades of Magic trilogy.
Did the book receive any critical acclaim? +
Yes, it was named one of Kirkus' Best Fiction books of 2017 and is a New York Times bestseller.
