The Books Insiderthe data-driven audiobook guide
Cover of A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab

A Gathering of Shadows: Audiobook

As an audiobook, A Gathering of Shadows runs an estimated 15.6 hours (about 10.4 hours at 1.5× playback speed).

15.6est. listening hrs
4.1★29 ratings
Fantasygenre
Free with trial

The instrumentWhen will you finish it?

Based on 15.6 hours of listening (estimated).

Days to finish A Gathering of Shadows at common listening paces
Your paceYou'll finish in
30 min / day32 days
1 hour / day16 days
2 hours / day8 days
1 hour / day at 1.5×11 days

What our data says

  • At 15.6 hours (estimated), it runs longer than 84% of the fantasy audiobooks we measured.
  • That's 42% longer than the average fantasy audiobook (11 hrs across 1861 titles in our dataset).

Computed from fantasy audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.

Who is this for?

Best for fantasy listeners who want magic systems and a historical setting: a long-haul epic at 15.6 hours (estimated).

About the book

Four months have passed since the shadow stone fell into Kell's possession. Four months since his path crossed with Delilah Bard. Four months since Rhy was wounded and the Dane twins fell, and the stone was cast with Holland's dying body through the rift, and into Black London. In many ways, things have almost returned to normal, though Rhy is more sober, and Kell is now plagued by his guilt. Restless, and having given up smuggling, Kell is visited by dreams of ominous magical events, waking only to think of Lila, who disappeared from the docks like she always meant to do. As Red London finalizes preparations for the Element Games-an extravagent 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.

Listen to A Gathering of Shadows free

The full audiobook is included in the audiobooks.com free trial. Cancel anytime; the trial stays free.

Start the free trial

Questions listeners ask

How long is A Gathering of Shadows as an audiobook?

A Gathering of Shadows runs about 15.6 hours, our estimate from its 528 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 10.4 hours.

Can I listen to A Gathering of Shadows free?

Yes, with the audiobooks.com free trial. Start the trial, get A Gathering of Shadows included, and cancel anytime; the trial stays free.

Is A Gathering of Shadows worth listening to at 1.5× speed?

At 1.5× you'd finish in about 10.4 hours, saving 5.2 hours. Most listeners adjust to 1.25–1.5× within a chapter or two.

When was A Gathering of Shadows first published?

A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab was first published in 2016.