#16 Episode 16 - A Gathering of Shadows by VE Schwab

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In A Gathering of Shadows, the stakes are higher than ever as Kell, a powerful Antari, is thrust into the deadly Essen Tasch, a high-stakes magical tournament that pits sorcerers from across parallel Londons against one another. Meanwhile, Lila Bard, a daring thief with her own mysterious powers, plunges headfirst into a world of magic, intrigue, and danger. As dark forces rise and loyalties are tested, both Kell and LIla must confront their fates in a world on the edge of destruction.

Season 1 / Episode 16 4 Apr English South Africa Books · Hobbies

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