The Fragile Threads of Power by V. E. Schwab REVIEW

 I don't feel I'm exaggerating when I say this has been one of, if not, my most anticipated read of 2023. The Darker Shade of Magic series is at the very least my Top 5, if not, the Top 3 series I've ever read so when I heard this book was going to be a reality I couldn't wait to get my hands on it.

                                                    

This book takes place several years after the events of The Darker Shade of Magic series, where we're both introduced to new and old characters. I feel V.E. Schwab does a great job of keeping you on your toes when it comes to this new installment set in this world. I will say one thing I may have struggled with at certain moments during this book, not the entire time, but some of the time was the multiple POVs. As I mentioned, there are many characters we're following throughout this book, not to mention sometimes there are flashbacks within the POVs. I only note this, not spoiling anything plot-related because if there is anyone like myself out there who sometimes struggles with a lot of POVS I will say again, Schwab does an excellent job handling all those character POVs. I never once felt or questioned, "Who's telling the story now," as I have in other books with multiple POVs. For no reason, related to this, I was originally going to rate this book 4.5 stars, which I think is still great for the first book in a sequel series; however, after THAT ending I have no doubt in my mind this is a 5 star read all the way. I can't wait to see where this series goes.

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