The Fragile Threads of Power

Livre relié, 640 pages

Langue : English

Publié 1 janvier 2023 par Titan Books.

ISBN :: 978-1-78565-246-2

Seven years have passed since the doors between the worlds were sealed. Seven years since Kell, Lila and Holland stood against Osaron, a desperate battle that saved the worlds of Red, Grey and White London. Seven years since Kell’s magic was shattered, and Holland lost his life.

Now Rhy Maresh rules Red London with his new family – his queen, Nadiya, their daughter Ren, and his consort, Alucard. But his city boils with conspiracy and rebellion, fuelled by rumours he is causing magic to fade from the word.

Now Kosika, a child Antari, sits on the throne of White London. The queen leads her people in new rituals of sacrifice and blood in devotion to the altar of Holland Vosijk, summoning vast power she may not be able to control.

Now Lila and Kell, living free on the waves, are charged by the captain of the Floating …

Seven years have passed since the doors between the worlds were sealed. Seven years since Kell, Lila and Holland stood against Osaron, a desperate battle that saved the worlds of Red, Grey and White London. Seven years since Kell’s magic was shattered, and Holland lost his life.

Now Rhy Maresh rules Red London with his new family – his queen, Nadiya, their daughter Ren, and his consort, Alucard. But his city boils with conspiracy and rebellion, fuelled by rumours he is causing magic to fade from the word.

Now Kosika, a child Antari, sits on the throne of White London. The queen leads her people in new rituals of sacrifice and blood in devotion to the altar of Holland Vosijk, summoning vast power she may not be able to control.

Now Lila and Kell, living free on the waves, are charged by the captain of the Floating Market to retrieve an immensely powerful artefact, stolen by secretive forces.

Now Tes, a young woman with a knack for fixing broken things, is thrust into the affairs of Antari and kings, traitors and thieves. And only her unique powers can weave the threads of power together.

A triumphant return to the worlds of The Shades of Magic, The Fragile Threads of Power continues the stories of fan-favourite characters Kell, Lila, Rhy and Alucard, and introduces a new generation of magic, shadows and embers in the dark.

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Andy P. a publié une critique de The Fragile Threads of Power par V. E. Schwab (Threads of Power, #1)

Plot and flashbacks, weak character arcs

3 étoiles

Technically this is the 4th book in the “Shades of Magic” series, it picks up 7 years after the previous adventure. Not labeling it as such will confuse new readers.

Unfortunately, at every turn the book goes for plot over character development, which results in a lot of things happening for no reason. And the constant flashbacks! It was a poor device used here. A more chronological flow would have helped and provided some much needed character development. Also, for no reason, Lila is even worse. In the end this felt overly long and unsatisfying. I really wanted to like the book but it doesn’t hold up to the previous ones.

Technically this is the 4th book in the “Shades of Magic” series, it picks up 7 years after the previous adventure. Not labeling it as such will confuse new readers.

Unfortunately, at every turn the book goes for plot over character development, which results in a lot of things happening for no reason. And the constant flashbacks! It was a poor device used here. A more chronological flow would have helped and provided some much needed character development. Also, for no reason, Lila is even worse. In the end this felt overly long and unsatisfying. I really wanted to like the book but it doesn’t hold up to the previous ones.

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American literature