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School of Shards by Marina Dyachenko — book slip

School of Shards

Adult

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Dark FantasyEpic Fantasy
Tropes & Themes
Dark AcademiaMorally GreyPowerful FMCMagic AcademyProphecySecrets

In the haunting final chapter of the Vita Nostra trilogy, Sasha faces her greatest challenge yet.

As the new provost of the Institute of Special Technologies, she must teach her students the complex magic that allows them to become parts of speech and shape the world.

However, in the world she created—a world without fear—students struggle to master the curriculum. If Sasha fails, matter itself may cease to exist.

To save the world, she must collect fragments of her former reality from her brother Valya and the Grigoriev twins, Arthur and Pashka. As Sasha's actions become increasingly ruthless, the world around the Institute changes rapidly.

She must break this vicious cycle and reshape reality once more, ensuring that communication and Speech can evolve and flourish.

Sasha has already sacrificed much for this dream, and she may need to make one final sacrifice to save the world.

For fans of dark academia and philosophical fantasy, this novel offers a unique blend of magic and existential stakes.

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Series, complete3 books · 2018–2025
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