Launching a new trilogy in the Shades of Magic universe; an enchanting and thrilling epic fantasy from the international sensation; V. E. Schwab; perfect for fans of Samantha Shannon; Kerri Maniscalco; Leigh Bardugo and R. F. Kuang. 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 new 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.