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The Blood Mirror

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The Blood Mirror is a 2016 epic fantasy novel by Brent Weeks, serving as the fourth installment in the Lightbringer series. The story is set in a world where magic is derived from light, and it continues the narrative of the Prism Gavin Guile, who is stripped of his power and held captive by his own son. The narrative focuses heavily on political intrigue and the escalating war against the Color Prince's advancing armies across the Satrapies. It is written for readers who enjoy detailed magic systems, complex character arcs, and large-scale fantasy warfare.

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Where does The Blood Mirror fall in the Lightbringer reading order?

The Blood Mirror is the fourth Lightbringer novel, published in 2016. It follows The Broken Eye and comes before The Burning White, which appeared in 2019.

How does light-based magic work in The Blood Mirror?

Drafters turn colored light into physical luxin, and each color has different properties and uses. Gavin Guile's role as the Prism connects him to all seven main colors in the magic system.

What happens to Gavin Guile in The Blood Mirror?

Gavin is missing and has been stripped of much of his power after the earlier events of the series. Kip and his allies must face the White King's horde while the larger political and magical crisis continues.

When was The Blood Mirror released?

The United States hardcover, ebook, and audio editions launched on October 25, 2016. The United Kingdom edition followed on October 27, 2016.

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