The complex bond between Alucard and Rhy also gets some attention in this novel as the two of them reconnect and get the chance to clear the air. Kell and Lila finally get to a point where they must examine what they are to each other-allies, friends, or perhaps something more? Lila herself became less belligerent and unbearable too, I was pleasantly surprised to find, so that was a nice bonus. In addition, the characters are greatly developed in this installment, exploring their histories and relationships. We also find out about the links to White London, and what happened there to cause such a threat to Red London. We learn the consequences of the destruction of Black London, as well as what has become of the dark magic moldering in its wake. Finally, we get resolutions to a lot of mysteries left hanging from the previous books. Even an Antari needs help once in a while, and if they can’t all unite to combine their strengths, everything will be lost.Ī Conjuring of Light was great because of the answers. At last, the battle of the Londons has come to a head, and now our characters must set aside their differences and work together in order to defeat a common foe. Something always rushes in to fill a vacuum, and not surprisingly, the broken balance has created an opportunity for a new king to emerge and seize power. In the aftermath of all the turmoil though, a dark force has risen, threatening the fates of all. Meanwhile, Captain Alucard Emery of the ship Night Spire is another skilled magician, and he has since returned to London to be at the palace with Rhy, with whom he used to have a relationship. Lila Bard, hailing from Grey London, has come a long way since her days as a common thief after discovering her abilities as a magician, but now she must learn to master her powers before they consume her. If you’ve been following along up to this point though, you’ll know that Kell has become an Antari in exile, distrusted by his adopted parents the king and queen of Red London, even after everything he has done and given for his beloved brother, Prince Rhy.
This story begins right after the end of A Gathering of Shadows, so if you have not started the trilogy yet, beware of possible spoilers in this review for the first two books. The ending was very satisfying and epic, despite having to take an inordinately long and windy road to get there. As this was a series that took its time growing on me though, I had a lot riding on this concluding volume-yet when all is said and done, I’m actually quite happy with the way this novel turned out. My impression after I finished A Conjuring of Light was that it was definitely better than the first book, but I think the second one was still my favorite.
This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. I received a review copy from the publisher.
Book Review: A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab
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