There are some books that you can read through, and be satisfied. There are others that we lovingly call page-turners. But, there are few books I’ve found that grab you by the shoulders and demand that you continue to read. These books that keep readers from sleeping, or doing other normal things like eating and showering are some of the most powerful creations to me. And V. E. Schwab has written at least three of these books. A Conjuring of Light is one of them.

Four days after the Essen Tach, Kell is in another London, chained, with his magic seeping out of him. Osaron is searching for a new host, and travels to Red London, attacking and using everyone. While I don’t want to get too detailed, I need to talk about this book, so let’s go for it.