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The Fragile Threads of Power

608 pages 2023 Fantasy, Epic Fantasy 🌶️🌶️ Mild Standalone

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The Vibe

Seven years after A Conjuring of Light, the walls between Londons are weakening again. Schwab returns to her most beloved world with new characters, deeper politics, and the same gorgeous magic system — plus familiar faces who've changed more than they expected.

Spice Check

🌶️🌶️ Mild

Mild — the magic and politics dominate.

Content Heads-Up

Violence
Dark magic
Political manipulation
Death

Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Haven't read Shades of Magic
Need standalone

Ending: Cliffhanger

Pacing: Medium

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Epic Dark Political Expansive

Tropes: Multiverse Magic System Political Intrigue New Characters

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to read the original trilogy?

Essential — this is a direct sequel series.

Are Kell and Lila in it?

Yes, alongside new POV characters.

Is the magic system the same?

Expanded — new types of magic and deeper world-building.

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