| A Conjuring of Light by VE Schwab |

PAGES: 563 (Ebook)

SYNOPSIS: The story continues where it left off. Red London is being overtaken by Osaron - a godlike creature who wants to rule. Meanwhile, Kell and the other magicians try to do their best to defeat him.

RATING: 4.75/5

NON-SPOILERY REVIEW: So many things happened in this book. Terrible things and amazing things. Some parts made me happy and some parts made me really sad. Every character was entertaining to read about. They were given backstories that made you really appreciate them. Every scene was interesting and VE Schwab's writing is really amazing. The way it was written was beautiful and it is easy and fast to read. Overall, this series is worth the read. Waiting for each book seemed really worth it after reading the final one.

• I was really having a hard time reading the scene where Rhy died. It made me almost cry and seeing Alucard there along with Emira made things so much worse. It was a very heartbreaking scene.
• Calla's death was something I knew would hurt me so much. When the people were being overtaken, I was worried for Calla. I love that woman. I love how she shipped Kell and Lila together and even though she didn't witness it, I'm glad she got what she wanted. I felt terrible for Lila when she found out that Calla had turn into ash. It was very heartbreaking because you could see that Lila cared for her and it broke her heart to find out that Calla is dead. 
• Anisa's death was another heartbreaking thing to read. You could see how much it broke Alucard's heart especially since Anisa fought Osaron. She tried to overcome his darkness but she wasn't strong enough. Also, Jinnar! Jinnar died a meaningless death. I felt bad for Alucard because Anisa was his sister and Jinnar was his friend.
• I love the scene where Kell and Lila were kissing and then Alucard interrupted them. It was really funny xD.
• The travel to Maris' was a fun adventure. That market is very interesting since it contains a lot of things that could potentially be so powerful. Maris is also an interesting character that knows a lot. It's amazing to know that she's a woman. Also, the favor she asked from Lila! When is that going to be claimed? So many possibilities.
• The Antari ring is another cool thing. I am amazed that Holland, Lila, and Kell were able to trust each other enough to use it. It's amazing when they used it to defeat Osaron. Their teamwork and efforts were amazing.
• I hated the scene where Kell burned the piece of paper containing the spell to remove the lock from his memories! We want to know what really happened, why he was given away and who his parents were.
• Drunk Lila is funny.
• Lenos and Hastra death broke me. Especially since Lenos died without a proper reason. At least Hastra died protecting Kell. Those were really heartbreaking scenes even though they were minor characters, they made the story really entertaining and they crept up to your heart.
• I really thought that Emira wasn't going to die. I thought that Rhy blocking Col was enough. I never thought that she would die. It was really heartbreaking especially since Rhy tried his best so that no harm will come to her. You could also see that Maxim was really heartbroken by her death. He was his match and it hurt him to see her go.
• It's great that Rhy became King but the reason why he became King was really terrible. It broke my heart that he lost his parents at the same time and neither Kell nor Alucard was there to comfort him. You could see that he's a great king because he prioritized his kingdom over his grief. You could see how much he cared for his people during the times that he went out to save the silvers.
• The king's death was really noble. It was heartbreaking especially knowing how it would affect Rhy, but you could see that the king really tried to defend his kingdom and faced Osaron bravely. Even though it was in vain.
• I really thought the Faro were the traitors. It shocked me to find out that the princess and prince of Vesk were the real traitor. Especially since Cora spent time with Rhy. But there's still something fishy about the Faroans since according to Jasta, she was ordered by Lord Sol to kill Kell. What's up with that?
• Jasta was really a bitch. She even killed her own shipmates because of her own greed. I'm glad that she's dead but she killed Hastra!!! That bitch.
• What's up with Grey London? I feel like something's gonna go down there since they were included in the book. The King there acted weird after he encountered the shadow that Ned tried to get rid off. Also, since the inheritor is in Grey London would someone find it and release Osaron?
• Who is Nasi and why was her character introduced? I am curious if she's someone significant in the future.
• I really liked the ending. Rhy and Alucard were able to stay together. Kell and Lila were able to travel the world. It was a perfect ending. However, I wasn't satisfied. I could feel that there were still many unanswered questions that could be dealt with in a spin-off series. I am excited to know if there is going to be one! I hope so.
• I really like Alucard and Rhy together. They were beautiful together. Reading about their romance is one of the main reason I love this series. I love that they were able to resolve their issues. I felt really bad when I found out why Rhy left. Damn, his father and his brother. I am really happy that they were together in the end but it got me thinking about what would happen in the future since Rhy obviously needed an heir since he's the king? Oh well, who cares - he's the king!
• Rhy and Kell's brotherhood was really amazing. Even though they weren't related by blood, you could see and feel how much they cared for one another. Kell's over protectiveness of Rhy with Alucard was really something big for him because when Alucard left, Rhy got really heartbroken. I love seeing their interactions together. I wanted them to be together during the journey but seeing as Rhy is the king, he can't really come with Kell. 
• Emira and Kell's relationship was something that was complicated and broke my heart. I am annoyed at Emira for how he treated Kell but you could see that it was for Rhy. I was glad when they reconciled before Kell left but it was heartbreaking that Kell never got to be welcomed by her again.
• Kell and Lila were adorable together. I am glad that in the end they got to be together. It's adorable to see how their relationship developed and how Lila even though she was reluctant at first, she let Kell in. Their random kisses and flirting were fun and entertaining to read.
• I really love all of the characters in this series. I love seeing their character being explored more and reading about them was really nice.
• I really really find Lila amazing. She's an amazing and fierce character that you would totally cheer on all throughout the book. I love how her relationship with Kell developed and how in the end, she became the captain of the Night Spire. It's amazing to find out that she's an Antari and the scene where she got a new Antari eye was so cool! However, there's still the unsolved issue of where she came from. Her past is still mystery and I would really like to get to know her more if ever a spin-off series is created.
• I really really feel bad for Holland. Sure I hated him for almost killing Rhy with what he did and letting Osaron in Red London but deep inside he just wanted his London to get better. He wanted to become the proper king that place needs. It was very heartbreaking to read about his past. How each and everyone he loved and cared for either betrayed him or was murdered. I hate the scene where Vor died because you could see that it broke Holland. The Dane twins were really evil characters that deserved what they got. He redeemed himself in the end and even though he died, I think he got what he wanted. He finally had his rest which was heartbreaking but I am happy for him.
• I like the fact that Alucard could see threads of magic. It's amazing. I also love his character. His backstory is quite sad especially since he did love Rhy and his family was the reason they got separated. I love his interactions with Kell and Lila. His fight with Kell because of Rhy was fun to read. His care for Lila is really genuine and you could see that they really bonded. I love how brave he is during the scene where he would have fought with the Vesk just to protect the kingdom.
• I really really love Rhy. He's an amazing character that did not deserve the hard things that happened to him. I found it cool that he can't die (although it's the reason for that is very terrible). I find him brave and admirable for what he did throughout the series. I am happy that he got his happy ending with Alucard in the end.
• I love Kell even though he's quite moody. I love how much he cares for others even though at times he thought that they didn't care the same way. I love that he got his happy ending and freedom at the end. He's an amazing character and it's quite sad to know that his powers sort of lessened in the end because it was almost got sucked in the inheritor. 

FAVORITE QUOTES: 

"Names are important," she said, twirling the cord. "Mine is Ojka, and I have orders to keep you out. "Beyond the doors, Kell let out a scream of frustration, a sob of pain."My name is Lila Bard," she answered, drawing her favorite knife," and I don't give a damn.

 "My will is magic. And magic is my will."

"Kell isn't the only one you fail to understand. My bond with him didn't start with this curse. You wanted him to kill for me, die for me, protect me at all costs. Well, Mother, you got your wish. You simply failed to realize that that kind of love, that bond, it goes both ways. I would kill for him, and I would die for him, and I will protect him however I am able, from Faro and Vesk, from White London, and Black London, and from you.

Sometimes you had to pretend, everyone knew that. Pretend to be happy. Pretend to be brave. Pretend to be strong. If you pretended long enough, it eventually came true.   

Because caring was a thing with claws. It sank them in, and didn't let go. Caring hurts more than a knife to the leg, more than a few broken ribs, more than anything that bled or broke and healed again. Caring didn't break you clean. It was a bone that didn't set, a cut that wouldn't close. 

"Love and loss," he said, "are like a ship and the sea. They rise together. The more we love, the more we have to lose. But the only way to avoid loss is to avoid love. And what a sad world that would be. 

I am Rhy Maresh, he told himself as blood slicked the floor. I am the king of Arnes. And I am unbreakable. 

Magic made everything feel so impermanent, it was easy to forget that some things, once changed, could never be undone. That not everything was either changeable or infinite. Some roads kept going, and others had an end.