The writing in MAGIC UNDER GLASS is exquisite. Jaclyn Dolamore effortlessly captures readers' attention with her unassuming descriptions of this fantastically different world. Nimira's voice is appealingly innocent in this politically corrupt sphere, and yet we can also feel that she's not going to passively accept her lot in life. The love triangle between Nimira, Hollis, and Erris (the automaton), while slightly strained at times, is also gentle and leaves a lot for your own interpretation and enjoyment. Its hushed and restrained nature is appropriate for the untrustworthy world in which they move, a world where their every movement is watched, and someone's always ready to blackmail or threaten you.
However, I felt like the story never lived up to its full potential. An impending fairy war, political corruption, an impossible romanceâ¦how wonderful does it sound? Unfortunately, MAGIC UNDER GLASS concerned itself with only a small corner of this worldânamely, the development of Nimira and Erris' relationship, with what felt like only occasional intrusions from the larger world. This disjuncture between the story's world and the actual tale that was told us felt jarring to me and fell a little short of what I desired from reading the first few chapters. The ending, also, felt too tame, and seemed to be a setup for a sequel, which meant that it ended rather abruptly and a little disappointingly.
Still, MAGIC UNDER GLASS was an intriguing read, and fans of Libba Bray's Gemma Doyle trilogy should definitely check this out. With a great blend of magic, political intrigue, and an âOld Worldâ feel, this might be an unusual and appealing read for you!
However, I felt like the story never lived up to its full potential. An impending fairy war, political corruption, an impossible romanceâ¦how wonderful does it sound? Unfortunately, MAGIC UNDER GLASS concerned itself with only a small corner of this worldânamely, the development of Nimira and Erris' relationship, with what felt like only occasional intrusions from the larger world. This disjuncture between the story's world and the actual tale that was told us felt jarring to me and fell a little short of what I desired from reading the first few chapters. The ending, also, felt too tame, and seemed to be a setup for a sequel, which meant that it ended rather abruptly and a little disappointingly.
Still, MAGIC UNDER GLASS was an intriguing read, and fans of Libba Bray's Gemma Doyle trilogy should definitely check this out. With a great blend of magic, political intrigue, and an âOld Worldâ feel, this might be an unusual and appealing read for you!
