I must have mentioned a million times on this blog how much I love Schwab’s work- and I am so happy to say that the master has done it again! Boy, did I have fun reading this book!
After the last book I have to say, I was excited about where this journey would take me next, and boy did this deliver. This full on adventure took us beyond the ever-changing colour of Schwab’s London, sailing to the high seas and beyond to the darker recesses of the character’s minds.
The characterisation was flawless as per the usual standard. Of course it was wonderful to see favourites from the last books- Kell, Lila, Rhy, Alucard- again, but what was so brilliant about this book was how much more fleshed out some of the other characters became. And even better was how villains and allies had moments of changing their allegiances as easily as Kell changes her coat.
Most of all, I have to give credit for the absolutely beautiful writing. Just like the tightly spun magic around the heroes in the book, her writing held A Conjuring of Light together and made for an absolutely incredible reading experience.
Undoubtedly, this was a near perfect conclusion to the series!
Rating: 4½/5 bananas
Have you read this? Did you like it? And if you’re a Schwab fan- what’s your favourite of her books?
Also I know I’ve had *a lot* of positive reviews lately but I can promise that some of my ones that are coming are less glowing…
I snagged the first on my Kindle recently. I have put this off forever. Maybe I need to go ahead and give Schwab a read soon!
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Ahh awesome- I hope you enjoy it!! I know the feeling, I’ve done this with books so many times!
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Thank goodness you’ve got some negatives coming. I was beginning to worry…
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I know right- I’d hate for you to get overwhelmed by positivity or get unnecessarily jealous thinking I only ever read good books 😉
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THIS BOOK omg. ❤ ❤ SO much love for this book and the series, as well as the author! V.E. Schwab is actually a genius aha. Lovely review!
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AHH I KNOW RIGHT!! ❤ ❤ Thank you!!
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Oh wow. You loved the book. I enjoyed ADSOM and AGOS. I can’t wait to pick this up. I just dont know when. 🙂
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I really did!! Ah awesome- hope you enjoy them if you get the chance 🙂
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I love reading your reviews. They just take me into the stories and convince me that I absolutely cannot live without reading the books you’re writing about.
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Thank you!!! I’m so glad 🙂
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So glad you enjoyed this. I ended up DNFing AGOS so I don’t think I’ll be able to read this but she does have a magical way of writing!
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Thank you- yeah I can understand that- AGOS was more long winded, especially with the world building, but it did get really good!
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I gave up at around 45% 😦 it seems to have gotten good after that. I should get back to it soon.
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Ah that’s a fair chance to give it- I get that! Well hope you like the rest if you give it a go!
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Thanks. Me too.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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My first Schwab is waiting in my Kindle, I’m keeping it for April or June!
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Ahh ver exciting- hope you enjoy it when you get to it!! 🙂
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Ahhhh I am SO happy that you loved this book so much! 😀 I haven’t read it just yet, but I hope to soon, and I can’t wait 😀
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Thank you!!! I really enjoyed it 🙂 Ahh hope you love it!!! 🙂
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I just grabbed my copy of book two and moved it upstairs. I am slightly behind for sure but have full faith in Schwab to come through on the entire trilogy.
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Ahh yay that’s awesome- I hope you enjoy!!
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I need to get my butt in gear and read some of her work. I got Vicious around christmas time and I still haven’t picked it up.
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Ahh I really hope you enjoy that one- it’s definitely my favourite one of her works!!
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Oh nice
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I’ve only read ‘A Darker Shade of Magic’ so far, but am planning to continue at some point. Glad to hear the next books don’t disappoint!! I’ve also read Vicious, which I enjoyed too, though I think the Shades of Magic series is more up my alley 🙂
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Ahh I get that- the Darker Shade of Magic is totally up my alley too (0bviously 😉 ) Hope you enjoy the rest of this series!!
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Been eyeing this series since forever. I’ve only read This Savage Song and I’m already convinced that Schwab could write anything and I’ll probably end up loving it. Glad to hear the finale of this series lives up to expectations! 😀
– Lashaan
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Ahh that’s how I feel about Schwab- she hasn’t let me down yet!! And it was amazing!! Hope you enjoy it if you get the chance to check it out 🙂
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I JUST started this, and I love it. I was so shocked at here Schwab started the book– I more or less can’t stop reading, but alas– I have to go to work sometimes. I can’t wait to see what happens. But, at the same time, I don’t want the series to end.
Thank you for a no-spoilers review! I really appreciate it. 🙂
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Ahh I know right- I absolutely *loved* this book!! I really hope you enjoy the rest of it!! I’m looking forward to seeing what you think! You’re welcome 🙂
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I just finished it. Wow. I’m so sorry this series is over. It was just beautiful. I will really miss these characters!
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Yes me too!!!
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