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A review by scripturient
The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's probably more of a 3.75 but I love V. E. Schwab and I am biased, sue me.
It was great being back in the world, I have missed all the characters, I loved the new introductions - especially Tes and Vares - but this felt like an incredibly long setup for the proper story. It was fun, it was compelling, I loved it, but there was a bit much jumping around to fill the seven-year gap between the last Shades book and the first Threads. Looking forward to seeing where this is going though!
It was great being back in the world, I have missed all the characters, I loved the new introductions - especially Tes and Vares - but this felt like an incredibly long setup for the proper story. It was fun, it was compelling, I loved it, but there was a bit much jumping around to fill the seven-year gap between the last Shades book and the first Threads. Looking forward to seeing where this is going though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail