In fact, if a single word could capture The Fragile Threads of Power and its theme succinctly, it’s consequences. I appreciated how Schwab brought the decisions of the past, both in the Darker Shade of Magic series and before, to explore the rippling consequences every action can have. What to expect from The Fragile Threads of PowerĪs mentioned already, The Fragile Threads of Power is the first in a new trilogy, and while the first book is an extremely satisfying first installment, the implications of battles to come are clearly set. She’s shown that she’s a master of utilizing timelines effectively in narratives over multiple books. If anything, they propel us forward and build the tension to delightful heights. There is quite a bit to catch up on, with seven years passing, but the flashbacks don’t detract from the pacing or momentum of the story. With sharp prose and a deft hand, Schwab takes us back into the magical four Londons. These girls are haunted in different ways and their ghosts will follow them into the future. It’s impossible to ignore the precarious situation young Tes finds herself in or how heavy the burden on Kosika’s shoulders. But we also meet quite a few new characters, written with such care that they leap off the page and straight into your hearts. Readers will reunite with beloved favorites, which gives the feel of coming home. In The Fragile Threads of Power is set in the same world as the Darker Shade of Magic serie, and fans will find themselves transported back into that place as easily as slipping into Kell’s coat. But will she bring them together? Or tear them apart? When she stumbles onto a forbidden device, she holds the fate of all four worlds in her hands. In the center of it all is a young girl with unusual magic. Old friends reunite as new enemies knock on their doors. A rebellion is rising in Red London and a new Antari sits on the throne of White London. Seven years where very few have seen the three Antari in person.īut quiet doesn’t mean peace. Seven years ago, they came together to face an evil magic that threatened to destroy all the worlds. But then they became fewer and fewer, until only three were left: Kell Maresh from Red London, Delilah Bard from Grey London, and Holland Vosijk from White London. There were still magicians, Antaris, who could travel between worlds. But then magic expanded, and afraid of what that might mean, the doors between worlds were sealed. Schwab's story, there were once four worlds connected by a single city: London.
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