The Glass Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg | Website | Twitter
Publisher/Year: 47 North | November 4, 2014
Pages: 222
Series: The Paper Magician Trilogy Book 2
Genre: YA Urban Historical Fantasy
Format: E-Book
Source: Publisher through Netgalley (Thanks!)
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. That did not sway my opinion in the least.
Summary (From Goodreads)
Three months after returning Magician Emery Thane’s heart to his body, Ceony Twill is well on her way to becoming a Folder. Unfortunately, not all of Ceony’s thoughts have been focused on paper magic. Though she was promised romance by a fortuity box, Ceony still hasn’t broken the teacher-student barrier with Emery, despite their growing closeness.
When a magician with a penchant for revenge believes that Ceony possesses a secret, he vows to discover it…even if it tears apart the very fabric of their magical world. After a series of attacks target Ceony and catch those she holds most dear in the crossfire, Ceony knows she must find the true limits of her powers…and keep her knowledge from falling into wayward hands.
The delightful sequel to Charlie N. Holmberg’s The Paper Magician, The Glass Magician will charm readers young and old alike.
Shannan’s Summary
Emery and Ceony are back to normal, which is not what Ceony hoped for after her vision from the Fortuity box. But that thought is pushed aside when two enemies from Emery’s past come looking for Ceony. One of which is convinced she is the answer to not just unlocking Lira, but also to the one question that has the answer of impossible. But impossible may be what Ceony needs to make it through the events to come.
First Off…
As soon as I finished Paper Magician I went and requested this from Netgalley. Unfortunately I had a couple books to finish ahead of it. But the book was worth the wait.
Thoughts:
I love Holmberg’s voice so much as she tells these stories. It is such a smooth story, you don’t have time to get bored or distracted. She keeps the story the main point and is detailed and concise as she tells it, but doesn’t lack on character development. I loved that I didn’t see the ending of this book coming in so many ways, and loved even more that it felt like it’s own book but still makes me want to read the next one, which in my opinion is the mark of a good second book.
Emory and Ceony are still teacher and apprentice. And you float through the book with that question in the back of your head. Which you still aren’t fully given an answer by the end of the book. Not to mention I like that the question of their relationship isn’t harped on my Ceony. There is just enough concern to make you want to know without it being a lovesick school girl that can’t focus on anything else.
Glass magic was an interesting addition to this book, and I loved how it developed. I wish mirror transportation was possible, it would make traveling a breeze. So much happened in this book that even a couple weeks after finishing, I can’t get my mind around it all. I’ve even become a book stalker on this one, trying to find out everything about the next book, which has a beautiful cover btw.
In the End
Read this book. I don’t know what else to say, other than this is a refreshing story unlike any other I’ve read.
10 Second Summary:
- Fast paced story: Again, you’re not disappointed with any parts being slow, but a precisely woven story that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
- Great character development: You get to meet some new characters and learn more about other ones. You care or hate all of them (whichever is appropriate) by the end.
- New twist on magic: The concept of magic in this book is great. It’s so clever and creative, and is built up even more in this book than the first.
When will the hardbacks come out? Seriously, the covers are great and I love the stories. I want the hardback version of all three.