A review by mj_james_writes
The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab

5.0

The Fragile Threads of Power is the first book in a new trilogy set in the same world as the Shades of Magic trilogy. If you haven’t read the first trilogy you should start there or you will not understand what is happening. There is mentions about past events, but very little detail reviewing what happened. So, you may want to do a reread of the first trilogy if it has been a while. 

 

The style is reminiscent of the first trilogy and the world is the same. So, if you didn’t like Shades of Magic there will be nothing to draw you to this world. But if you did then you will be back among your favorite characters on new adventures. 

 

As much as I enjoyed the book I am left not truly likening any of the characters. The queen quickly became a favorite as she is aromantic and asexual and found a place that fitted her needs and build a family that is not traditional, but was perfect all the same. But by the end I am left questioning her morality. And this is true of Bard as well. I am excited to see where the next books will take us.