The Wicked Powers

By: Thomeus Skywalker (edited by: MayaHelen)

The warriors are shadowed by their runes, the beings are masked by their ancient myths, the atrocious dangers are still tormenting our world, and the misguided hunters are still hiding and planning - the final Shadowhunters trilogy is finding its way into the minds of so many readers. It is the culmination of years of hard work by so many people, thoughts and ideas put onto paper, that here showcase realistic elements brought together by an army of fans. Cassandra Clare’s novels are not just a story - they never have been. For many, they are a way of life. These stories and their incredible characters have had an unrivaled impact, for not one, not two, but for millions and millions of people globally. And, quite unfortunately, we will soon be seeing the beginning of a sad, emotional ending to this tale. An end that many wish would never come. It is estimated to be 2022 when the first book of the much-awaited final series of The Shadowhunter Chronicles will arrive to our hands. The Wicked Powers is going to be a thrilling ride. No one has any doubt about that. The sheer number of plot details and ideas hinted in the previous series - The Dark Artifices - has left eager fans with lots to wish and expect. So many questions, so many doubts, and so many anticipations. But, somehow, we know that the end result is going to be what we would never expect. It will be made up of twists and turns and shocks and surprises. We will feel the everlasting fear of the deaths of our beloved characters, the infinite doubts of the finale to this monumental chronicle. Readers can never stop thinking about this ultimate conclusion, and they will never want to. As readers, and as fans, we know all of our beloved characters will return in this grand finish of what has undoubtedly been an epic ride. From the people of the past, to the heroes of two wars, and to the future angels, we have an endless array of personae who will undoubtedly entertain us with their charm. Listing out every single one of these personalities itself is a tremendous task, as there are just too many characters whom we cannot and will never forget. Cassandra Clare has undeniably created a gajillion characters of pure awesomeness. We can all appreciate the nostalgia that Clare provides with her extremely thought out lines, and no one fails to admire her amazing skills in developing realistic relationships between the characters. But can we forget the amazing plot with its own twists, tricks, betrayals, and the like? As a long time reader, I’m sure no one is going to doubt how wholesome The Wicked Powers trilogy is going to be. Of course, we can’t forget the new heroes who will rise in glory in this series - Tiberius Blackthorn, Christopher Herondale, Livia Blackthorn, and Drusilla Blackthorn, with returning protagonists Theresa Gray, Alexander Lightwood, Jonathan Herondale, and Clarissa Fray - the old legends who will now have new problems to face. Yes, three years have passed, but Emma Carstairs, Julian and Mark Blackthorn, Christina Rosales and Kieran Kingson will still have to face new responsibilities and challenges, and cope with changed lives. Time will have passed, but these beloved characters will still be as young as ever, and even more alive in all of our hearts. New characters will come - new heroes who will rise out of ashes and enter glory. We know that they will take major places in our hearts, possibly even sooner than we can imagine. Old rivals, powerful enemies, and new antagonists show a lot of promise, showering a flood of positive expectations. The universe will expand to more and more places, to unexpected lands and secrets. Truths will be revealed. The dark untold mysteries will no longer be hidden under the deep layers of hell. Get ready, shadowhunters and downworlders. Get ready, for the endgame is coming.