The Fragile Threads of Power
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A new door opens...
Once there were four worlds, nestled like pages in a book, each pulsing with fantastical power and connected by a single city: London.
After a desperate attempt to prevent corruption and ruin in the four Londons, there are only three:
● Grey London, thriving but barely able to remember its magical heritage
● Red London, ruled lately by the Maresh family, flourishing and powerful
● White London, left to brutality and decay
Now the worlds are going to collide anew—brought to a dangerous precipice by the discoveries of three remarkable magicians.
There's Kosika, the child queen of White London, who has nourished her city on blood and dreams—and whose growing devotion to both is leading her down a dangerous path.
Then there's Delilah Bard, born a thief in Grey London, who crossed the worlds to become a legend far from there. She's an infamous magician, a devious heroine, and a risk-taking rogue, all rolled into one unforgettable package. Having disappeared to seek new adventure, an old favor now calls Lila back to a dangerous port, to join some old friends who need more help than they realize.
Last there is Tes, a young runaway with an unusual and powerful ability, hiding out in Red London while trying to stay out of the limelight.
Tes is the only one who can keep all the worlds from unraveling—if she manages to stay alive first.
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1 primary book#1 in Threads of Power
Threads of Power is a 1-book series first released in 2022 with contributions by V. E. Schwab.
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1 primary book36 released booksThe Shades of Magic Universe
The Shades of Magic Universe is a 36-book series with 1 primary work first released in 2015 with contributions by V. E. Schwab.
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I enjoyed being back with Kell Maresh and Lila Bard, seven (fictional) years after the end of the Shades of Magic trilogy, and I loved the introduction of Tes as a new character with new powers. I should have reread A Conjuring of Light to refresh my memory on the details of how the first trilogy ended (I couldn't remember if Kell was dead or alive), but there was enough background in the new book to catch me up. Now I'm excited for the next one!
And in this moment, I suddenly know that there is, in fact, a god somewhere out there answering my prayers.
5.26.2021 Update:
If you don't religiously follow Victoria Schwab's Instagram stories like I do, then you might not be aware of the following:
1. Victoria is going to publish a book called Gallant in March. It's up for pre-order now. here's a link (if you need it) to order it off book depository. I also recommend preordering it from your favorite local bookstore as well. Anyways, the rest of this update can wait as you go pre-order it....I'm waiting......and waiting.......got it? okay. Let's continue.
2. Now that Gallant is pretty much written, she can now focus on writing this book, the first book of Threads of Powers. (Also, allegedly, she has been plotting this book for 5+ years so you know it's going to be good. )
3. Every character that survives in Conjuring of Light will be in Threads of Power, but the MCs will be new characters
4. After she writes Threads of Power #1, she is going to write Victorious, the last book of the Villains trilogy, which is unimportant to the grand scheme of this review and Threads of Power, but I'm a slut for the Villains series so it's important for me so it's mentioned.
5. So in conclusions, this book is starting to get close close (in terms of VE Schwab being just one person and can only write one book at at time) so start getting your soul ready (and don't go making deals involving them to gods that answer after dark)
