A Gathering of Shadows by V. E. Schwab — book slip

Four months have passed since Kell's life was upended by the shadow stone and his encounter with Delilah Bard.

As Red London prepares for the Element Games, a magical competition designed to strengthen ties between nations, Kell is haunted by dreams of ominous events and the memory of Lila, who vanished from the docks.

Meanwhile, a pirate ship approaches, carrying familiar faces back to port.

But as the city is swept up in the excitement of the Games, the dark forces of Black London begin to stir once more, threatening to upset the delicate balance of magic.

For fans of V. E. Schwab's intricate world-building and character-driven narratives.