V.E. Schwab book giveaway

Win an Exclusive Collector’s Edition of V.E. Schwab’s A Gathering of Shadows!

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The odds are in your favor: five Mary Sue readers will win a stunning collector’s edition of bestselling author V.E. Schwab’s A Gathering of Shadows. You’ll also receive a specially printed vellum with charm that can serve as a unique and striking bookmark.

A Gathering of Shadows is the second book in Schwab’s acclaimed Shades of Magic series. This exclusive new collector’s edition arrives with some enchanting content:

*End papers featuring stunning fan art
*An updated glossary of Arnesian and Antari terms
*Original (never before seen!) short story from within the Shades of Magic world

Just catching with to Shades of Magic? Here’s what you need to know:

Kell is one of the last Antari―magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Officially he serves the Maresh Empire as an ambassador. Unofficially he’s a smuggler, an occupation through which Kell is tricked into unleashing dark magic across the Londons. Can he prevent the same fate that befell Black London?

And here’s how to enter the giveaway:

  • Entry date 3/15 – 3/26
  • (5) lucky winners
  • Each winner will get (1) copy of the book as well as (1) specially printed vellum.
  • Readers can enter by signing up to our newsletter OR if already a recipient, they can email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Sweepstakes – A Gathering of Shadows”

Enter for a chance to win here!

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  • PLEASE NOTE that by entering this giveaway, the entrants will be automated opted into our email list. This giveaway is limited to U.S. addresses only (but if U.S. residents want to help out Canadian or overseas friends by entering for them or taking on the shipping, we won’t judge).

Good luck!

Find out more about A Gathering of Shadows here.

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