Review: A Gathering of Shadows by V.E Schwab

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Title: A Gathering of Shadows (A Darker Shade of Magic #2)

Author: V.E Schwab

Publication: Published February 23rd 2016 by Tor Books
Book Description:
It has been four months since a mysterious obsidian stone fell into Kell's possession. Four months since his path crossed with Delilah Bard. Four months since Prince Rhy was wounded, and since the nefarious Dane twins of White London fell, and four months since the stone was cast with Holland's dying body through the rift – back into Black London.

Now, restless after having given up his smuggling habit, Kell is visited by dreams of ominous magical events, waking only to think of Lila, who disappeared from the docks as she always meant to do. As Red London finalizes preparations for the Element Games – an extravagant international competition of magic meant to entertain and keep healthy the ties between neighboring countries – a certain pirate ship draws closer, carrying old friends back into port.

And while Red London is caught up in the pageantry and thrills of the Games, another London is coming back to life. After all, a shadow that was gone in the night will reappear in the morning. But the balance of magic is ever perilous, and for one city to flourish, another London must fall.

Amy Ewing Book Signing Tour in Manila and Cebu (National Book Store)

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ONLY BOOKS PURCHASED FROM NATIONAL BOOK STORE, NATIONAL BOOK STORE EXPRESS OR POWERBOOKS WILL BE ACCOMMODATED.

When and where are the book signings?

November 12, 1:00 p.m., at National Book Store, Ayala Center Cebu

November 13, 2:00 p.m., at National Book Store, Glorietta 1

Is there a registration fee?

No. There is no registration fee.

When will the registration be?

Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on November 12 at National Book Store, Ayala Center Cebu, and 10:00 a.m. on November 13 at National Book Store, Glorietta 1. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. First come, first served. Guests must present their book to get a numbered Signing Pass. The book must have either of the following as proof of purchase: Price Tag or Official Receipt from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks.

How many books can I have signed? 

Each guest is allowed to have the following signed:

• The Jewel – one (1) copy only

• The White Rose – one (1) copy only

• The Black Key – one (1) copy only

One copy will be personalized and the rest are signatures only.

Is there a limit as to how many people can have their books signed?

National Book Store will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible. However, should there be an excessive number of guests, National Book Store reserves the right to limit the number of copies per guest or limit the number of guests in line. 

Can I bring old books or other editions of the books?

Yes, as long as the books were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks. The books must have either the price tag or official receipt. 

Do I need to buy on-site?

No. You can buy books before or during the event. 

Can I have other items signed? 

No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the author. 

Can we have our photo taken with the author?

Yes. There will be an official photographer from NBS who will take your photo with the author. However, we strictly allow only one photo per person. 

How much are the books?

The Jewel (Trade Paperback – P435)

The White Rose (Hardcover – P649)

The White Rose (Trade Paperback – P359)

The Black Key (Hardcover – P649) – Will be available this October

The Black Key (Trade Paperback – P435) – Will be available this October

The Philippine Readers and Writers Festival

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Frequently Asked Questions 

When and where is The Philippine Readers and Writers Festival? 
The Philippine Readers and Writers Festival will be from August 26 to 28, 2016 at the Raffles Makati.

When will the registration be? 
Daily registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and will continue throughout the day. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival and will be given a festival ID/ pass which can be used for all the events in The Philippine Readers and Writers Festival from August 26 to 28. Venue capacities for each event are limited. Seats are on a first come, first served basis.

Venue Capacity: 
Buenavista – 40 guests
Namayan – 60 guests
Ballroom I – 220 guests
Ballroom II – 300 guests
Is there a registration fee? 

No. There is no registration fee. Admission is FREE.

For local author events: 
How many and which books can I have signed? Is there a limit as to how many people can have their books signed? 

You may have any number of books signed as long as they were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express, or Powerbooks, and we do not have any preset limit as to the number of people.

However, although we will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible, depending on the number of attendees, we reserve the right to limit the number of copies per person or limit the number of people in line. First come, first served.

Can I bring old books or other editions of the book? 
Yes, as long as the books were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express, and Powerbooks.

Do I need to buy on-site? 
No. You can buy books before or during the event.

Can I have other items signed? 
No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the authors.

Can we have our photo taken with the author? 

Yes, you can have your photo with the author when he/ she signs your book. However, we strictly allow one photo per person only.

Waiting of Wednesday: Blood Rose Rebellion by Rosalyn Eves

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly post started by Breaking the Spine, to show books that we are patiently waiting for.  

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Title: Blood Rose Rebellion

Author: Rosalyn Eves

Publication: March 28th 2017 by Knopf 

Book Description:

In an alternate Victorian England where social prestige stems from a trifecta of blood, money, and magic, sixteen-year old Anna Arden is barred from the society she yearns for by a defect of blood. She believes herself Barren, unable to perform the most rudimentary spells. Anna would do anything to belong, but after inadvertently breaking her sister’s debutante spells, Anna finds herself exiled with her aging grandmother to her grandmother’s native Hungary. 

Her life might well be over.

But in Hungary, Anna finds that nothing about her world or her own lack of magic is quite as it seems. Fissures in the Binding that holds her world’s magic are expanding, and the ancient creatures bound by that spell beg Anna to release them. As rebellion sweeps across Hungary, Anna’s unique ability to break spells becomes the catalyst everyone is seeking. In the company of nobles, revolutionaries, and Roma, Anna must choose: deny her unique power and cling to the life she’s always wanted—or embrace her ability, destroy the Binding, spark a revolution, and change the face of magic itself.

Why am I waiting for this book?

Magic, War and Set in Victorian England? Count me in!