Until We Shatter: an epic, addictive and romantic heist fantasy and Sunday Times bestseller
Paperback Published on: 17/07/2025
Price: £9.99
Bookseller Reviews
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Another hit for Kate Dylan
A unique, colour-based magic system.
A heist in the shadow world with everything at stake.
Queer found family.
Super messy characters.
Secrets, lies, b... READ MORE
Combines my two favourite genres: heist and fantasy!
One of my favourite series ever is Six of Crows, so as soon as this was announced I was begging every contact I had for a copy. Firstly, the proof is gorge... READ MORE
Synopsis
This paperback edition will feature a never before seen bonus chapter from Chase's POV.
An action-packed, epic heist fantasy from the author of Mindwalker, perfect for fans of Six of Crows and A Darker Shade of Magic.
'TWISTS AND TURNS THAT WILL LEAVE YOU REELING' HANNAH KANER
'HEART-POUNDING' SAMANTHA SHANNON
'CHARACTERS I WOULD DIE FOR' SAARA EL-ARIFI
A desperate thief. An impossible heist. Survive . . . or shatter.
No matter where she goes, Cemmy's life is under threat. The Church would see her killed for having any magic. The Council of Shades wants her dead for not having enough.
So when her mother falls ill, Cemmy has no choice but to turn thief. And when she's offered a job that could solve all their problems, it's impossible to resist.
The catch? Cemmy will have to work with Chase - beautiful, dangerous, and full of secrets - to steal a powerful relic the Church has hidden within a deadly realm of shadows.
If she succeeds, Cemmy will finally be safe. But if she's caught, she risks igniting a spark that could destroy the city - and everyone inside . . .
TROPES
Magical heist ✨
Publisher information
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
- ISBN: 9781399728751
- Number of pages: 352
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 26 mm
- Weight: 250g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allA fantasy heist comparable to Six of Crows with a diverse & lovable bunch of characters
I've been a fan of Dylan's work since Mindwalker and was super excited to try her foray into fantasy. Until We Shatter continues the trend of her brilliant... READ MORE
I loved the world, the characters and the plot twists.
Loved it, loved it, loved it! What more can I say? I loved the world, I loved the characters and loved the plot twists.
I thought that Until We Shatter... READ MORE
This book will hurt your feelings in the best way possible
This was wild. The magic system in this book is like nothing I've read and I'll be honest, it took a few chapters for me to get my head around the specific... READ MORE
Less Than Shattering
In an imaginary kingdom, magic is real. ‘Hues’ wield different colours of magic, against the rule of The Dominion, a theocratic state. Cemmy has an ill m... READ MORE
This fantasy novel will Shatter the competition and leave the reader nursing the best kind of book hangover!
Kate Dylan has pulled off the genre switch with utter perfection. Sci-fi, she kicked it's butt and delivered not one but two brilliant books.
Fantasy, we... READ MORE
Interesting concept, but probably not for me.
"Until We Shatter" is set in a fantasy world where society is divided into those who possess magic (Shades) and those who do not (typics). The social divid... READ MORE
Classic YA fantasy is back!
I would like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read and honestly review an advanced reader’s copy of this book.
Until We Shatter i... READ MORE
Ocean’s Colour Scene
The walled city of Isitar is home to those who have magic, and those who do not. Pretty much the only thing they can all agree on is that any children born... READ MORE
Great interest Magic System
Cemmy has spent her life hiding who she is, she is a Hue (a half magic user) who was born from an Shade (full magic user) and a Typic (someone without any ... READ MORE
"The problem with only being a half Shade is that you only have half the magic."
I truly liked the concept of this book.
The magic system was very interesting, but it did take me a while to get used to and understand it. I think it ... READ MORE
Fast, funny, and innovative
Until We Shatter was fun and fast-paced, with an interesting magic system that also manages to be inventive and innovative.
There is some explanation abou... READ MORE
Hue must be joking, it’s shatteringly good
5 / 5
Shatteringly good
Kate Dylan rains emotional devastations and twists upon the reader with stunning ruthlessness that keeps the reader hooked from beginning to end. Look, I’m... READ MORE
4 stars
4 stars.
Magic plus heist equals a great read. In all honesty, I found the colour system for the magic a little confusing until a certain part of the book... READ MORE
Fantasy heist story with a unique colour based magic system!
SPOILER FREE REVIEW!
I loved Kate Dylan’s first Duology and had high hopes for this book - which is out now. I’d give this book 3.5 stars as I really str... READ MORE
So good
I loved Mind Breaker and Mind Walker, so when I saw the author had a new book out I jumped at the chance to read it. I loved it!! This magic filled heist s... READ MORE
A Joy to Read
Kate Dylan is an auto-buy author and with her first fantasy novel, she does not disappoint! Clever world building, a gripping heist, found family ... This ... READ MORE
Unique and Magical
I was gripped from about 10% in until the end. The beginning was an issue for me. I don't like having an onslaught of information from page one. Especially... READ MORE
Magic heists and questionable decision making
I loved Kate Dylan’s sci-Fi duology so I was really excited to get an advanced copy of her foray into fantasy, and Until We Shatter did not disappoint!
... READ MORE
A gorgeously conceived magic system, characters brimming with emotions and depth and a deliciously fraught dilemma.
Until We Shatter is a thrilling and captivating heist fantasy that delivers on every level. From the first page, Kate Dylan weaves a rich and immersive wor... READ MORE
Young adult fantasy with light-touch romance
Kate Dylan's Until We Shatter is an engaging and complex fantasy with a unique magical system and a strong found family theme.
When Cassie's mother fall... READ MORE
Too much unneeded world building
A found family, an impossible heist and Cemmy is between the grey and a bad place. Shades and Typics are just about coexisting in Isitar but Hues, half Typ... READ MORE
Really loved the concept
I really enjoyed the writing and loved the concept of magical heists. Though what I found is that there was a lot happening and I did find it confusing at ... READ MORE
Interesting premise, well executed
Until We Shatter is an intriguing YA fantasy with a really interesting and unique magic system. In this world magic is banned/heavily regulated by ‘The chu... READ MORE
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