The Shadow of What Was Lost

Hardcover / ISBN-13: 9780356531854

Price: £35

ON SALE: 20th October 2026

Genre: Fiction & Related Items / Fantasy

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Reviews

Incessant plot twists and a relentless pace
KIRKUS
Wonderful worldbuilding and terrific characters
BOINGBOING
Complex magic, terrifying threats out of legend, political intrigue, and a large cast of characters . . . Fans of doorstop epic fantasy will not be disappointed
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Love the Wheel of Time? This is about to become your new favourite series
BARNES & NOBLE SF BLOG
A traditional coming-of-age, saving-the-world epic fantasy in the vein of Tad Williams, Raymond E. Feist (and yes, Robert Jordan). But it also has the flavour of something new . . . You'll be left wanting more
SFX
So exciting . . . Will appeal not only to The Wheel of Time readers, but to anybody looking for a coming-of-age fantasy tale with likeable characters and strong worldbuilding
FANTASY FACTION
Relentless pace and exciting plot . . . absorbing and impressive
CULTUREFLY
A relentless juggernaut of a book . . . Astoundingly intricate worldbuilding
DAILY MAIL
An action-packed nailbiter
BOOKBAG
Definitely a series to watch out for. It has everything you wish in Epic fantasy and a lot more
THE BOOK PLANK
Action aplenty and an ample spattering of violence . . . This is a whole new world with a fresh fantasy streak
SCIFINOW
Storytelling assurance rare for a debut . . . Fans of Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson will find much to admire
GUARDIAN
Magic, monsters, prophecies, betrayals and revenge . . . The first novel by James Islington has it all
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