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candacerobinsonauthor's review against another edition
5.0
Being biased once again since I wrote this! I love these characters so much! And I had the funnest time writing the retellings in this duology!
yourwordsmyink's review against another edition
4.0
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Let's get one thing straight -I LOVED the first book. I wanted to throw it out of the window it was that good. The second book, The Bride of Glass, does not disappoint. I love the characters. The story is fast paced and I love that the book had actual stakes. A lot of people died. The writing was once again superb, although I wasn't a big fan of all the POV changes.
I love the horror take on classic fairytales and stories. It's a satisfying conclusion to Perrie's story and I'm definitely going to miss the book. Candace is an amazing author and I can't wait to read more of her stories.
Let's get one thing straight -I LOVED the first book. I wanted to throw it out of the window it was that good. The second book, The Bride of Glass, does not disappoint. I love the characters. The story is fast paced and I love that the book had actual stakes. A lot of people died. The writing was once again superb, although I wasn't a big fan of all the POV changes.
I love the horror take on classic fairytales and stories. It's a satisfying conclusion to Perrie's story and I'm definitely going to miss the book. Candace is an amazing author and I can't wait to read more of her stories.
hmalmal's review
4.0
It's hard to describe The Bride of Glass without including any spoilers. In truth, the whole book is an emotional and crazy roller coaster to a point where the book becomes simultaneously hard to put down and something you need to take a break from.
What I can say? The Bride of Glass is told through multiple perspective points, which I usually hate, but I felt like it was done well this time and added a lot. We were really able to see POVs from multiple different characters and find out how they came to be, and add more value and backstory. My favorite parts were still told by Perrie, and I really enjoyed Vale's perspective as well.
In a way, The Bride of Glass was soooooo different from Quinsey Wolf. Whereas the first book, was mostly (cool and weird) retellings, there was so much more depth that was added to the characters in The Bride of Glass . We were really able to dive deep into their thoughts and struggles and it made the book seem real.
The only thing I didn't like, was that because we're in the heads of the characters so much, there's a little bit of repetitiveness.
I honestly think Candace did a great job, and I can't wait to read her next works.
What I can say? The Bride of Glass is told through multiple perspective points, which I usually hate, but I felt like it was done well this time and added a lot. We were really able to see POVs from multiple different characters and find out how they came to be, and add more value and backstory. My favorite parts were still told by Perrie, and I really enjoyed Vale's perspective as well.
In a way, The Bride of Glass was soooooo different from Quinsey Wolf. Whereas the first book, was mostly (cool and weird) retellings, there was so much more depth that was added to the characters in The Bride of Glass . We were really able to dive deep into their thoughts and struggles and it made the book seem real.
The only thing I didn't like, was that because we're in the heads of the characters so much, there's a little bit of repetitiveness.
I honestly think Candace did a great job, and I can't wait to read her next works.
jaironside's review
5.0
Many thanks to the author for offering me an ARC in return for an honest review.
I really enjoyed the dark fantastical delight that was Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault and was very keen to read the sequel. Robinson has surpassed herself with this one. The wtiting is clearer and the narrative contains sharper themes.
After falling into Wonderland in book one, Perrie has almost lost all sense of the person she used to be, becoming cold and uncaring as the bride. The reappearance of an old friend jolts her old sense if herself and the adventure really begins.
What I love most about Robinson's writing is that it pulls no punches but is still wonderfully whimsical. Side characters get a bit more screen time here and well known literary and historical figures make cameos - part of the fun is working out who they are before they're introduced.
Really enjoyed this and looking forward to more.
I really enjoyed the dark fantastical delight that was Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault and was very keen to read the sequel. Robinson has surpassed herself with this one. The wtiting is clearer and the narrative contains sharper themes.
After falling into Wonderland in book one, Perrie has almost lost all sense of the person she used to be, becoming cold and uncaring as the bride. The reappearance of an old friend jolts her old sense if herself and the adventure really begins.
What I love most about Robinson's writing is that it pulls no punches but is still wonderfully whimsical. Side characters get a bit more screen time here and well known literary and historical figures make cameos - part of the fun is working out who they are before they're introduced.
Really enjoyed this and looking forward to more.
singerofstories's review
4.0
**This book was provided for me from the author in exchange for an honest review - Thanks so much, Candace!!**
In case anyone is reading this and doesn't know, The Bride of Glass is the sequel to [b:Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault|34511974|Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault (Glass Vault, #1)|Candace Robinson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1493819414s/34511974.jpg|55640038]. Yes, you must read book #1 first AND I recommend reading both books back to back, or at least fairly close to each other because the stories are very closely related and if you wait and forget details, not much time is spent rehashing the plot in book 2. So either read them together (I, personally wouldn't have minded having them just being one long horror book, myself, though the cover art is vivid and gorgeous!) or take good notes for when you come back to book 2 later on. Just some friendly advice!
Ok, moving on. If you read my review for the first book, my favorite part was experiencing the characters' travels through the different fairy tale displays in the Glass Museum. I felt the first book lacked very much character depth, however. Enter: book two and voila! I get my wish, but the roles are switched. Much more characterization and some back story, which was great, but much less (and still the same as before, and much less) display movement. We finally see real relationships form or mend; we see flashbacks from before our heroes (and antiheroes) are in the Glass Museum.
As for the ending, I almost felt a little unsettled by it. I think I was meant to? In some ways the events of the Glass Vault served as an apocalypse, wiping out part of the population. All of the main characters basically have to start their lives over again, (hopefully) in peace.
*Conclusions* I will say that these books are certainly unique, creative, engaging, and colorful, considering that they are dark horror/fantasy. They walk a fine line between YA and adult and contain some violence/gore and suggestive sex. That being said, I am not opposed or afraid of these themes or genres AND its October so this book was completely welcome and appropriate for me at this point in time and it was a great read. Thanks again to the author, Candace Robinson for providing me with a copy! I'm looking forward to reading more from her(you) in the future!
In case anyone is reading this and doesn't know, The Bride of Glass is the sequel to [b:Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault|34511974|Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault (Glass Vault, #1)|Candace Robinson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1493819414s/34511974.jpg|55640038]. Yes, you must read book #1 first AND I recommend reading both books back to back, or at least fairly close to each other because the stories are very closely related and if you wait and forget details, not much time is spent rehashing the plot in book 2. So either read them together (I, personally wouldn't have minded having them just being one long horror book, myself, though the cover art is vivid and gorgeous!) or take good notes for when you come back to book 2 later on. Just some friendly advice!
Ok, moving on. If you read my review for the first book, my favorite part was experiencing the characters' travels through the different fairy tale displays in the Glass Museum. I felt the first book lacked very much character depth, however. Enter: book two and voila! I get my wish, but the roles are switched. Much more characterization and some back story, which was great, but much less (and still the same as before, and much less) display movement. We finally see real relationships form or mend; we see flashbacks from before our heroes (and antiheroes) are in the Glass Museum.
As for the ending, I almost felt a little unsettled by it. I think I was meant to? In some ways the events of the Glass Vault served as an apocalypse, wiping out part of the population. All of the main characters basically have to start their lives over again, (hopefully) in peace.
*Conclusions* I will say that these books are certainly unique, creative, engaging, and colorful, considering that they are dark horror/fantasy. They walk a fine line between YA and adult and contain some violence/gore and suggestive sex. That being said, I am not opposed or afraid of these themes or genres AND its October so this book was completely welcome and appropriate for me at this point in time and it was a great read. Thanks again to the author, Candace Robinson for providing me with a copy! I'm looking forward to reading more from her(you) in the future!
booksteacupnreviews's review
5.0
*** Note: I received a review copy of this book from the author, in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to author. I’m glad I got a chance to read this book. ***
After the terrific end of the first book, Quinsey Wolfe’s Glass Vault, I was eager to read this book and wanted to see what is going to be in this one what will happen to Perrie. I must admit author gave lot of surprises in this book.
The book is about fighting a demon, good against bad, friendship, and love with the city of glass statues who were once human. There was lot of information and in-depth characters in this book while the first one full of adventure.
Characters-
Maisie in this book was in more prominent role than the first one. She was masking the horror and scary part of the book made the book funny and I liked it. I simply loved her. her ability to just live in even critical situation, her determination and optimism was something that I want to learn from her. Lol! She was still not over the pencil and notebook thing after being immortal. Neven was all on defending mode after what he has gone through. I liked his logical thinking and protectiveness for his friends. Pierrie is our Bride of Glass here. Well, initially she was all under control of Vale and what he made her to do was horrible. I couldn’t help but pity her. After knowing all the truth, her love was not affected which was both good and bad thing. Vale started with horrifying tyrannical villain and ended up being a surprise package. Character development at the end of the book was good. of course Maissie remained to be Maissie as always. I never want to change this character a bit 😉
What I liked-
Cover is beautiful without a doubt. I liked the story and concept.
Narration alternates from the perspective of all characters who encountered or related to glass vault from the first book, as a before version. It gave lot of details that were not covered in the first book, how characters ended up in Glass Vault or how they went missing, what happened to them once they were inside the museum. How the whole Glass museum came into the world and what was the purpose of demon from underworld behind setting up the museum. And then the narration by Massie and Perrie The narration in this way was different and gave detailed picture of character. I came to understand each of them more in this book. This was very creative and I loved it most in the whole book.
Another best thing was I couldn’t figure out how Massie and Neven will find Perrie or how they were going to fight Vale and save the world. In fact, even after climax I didn’t know how this book was going to end, I was totally clueless. I guessed lot of thing for that but it was nothing like that.
OOhh! We have new love story here. That was surprising really! Maisie and Neven’s bonding was growing in this one. The bonding of this trio Perrie, Neven, and Maissie grew stronger as the book progressed and I was amazed to see the understanding between them.
Destructed world and glass museum description was amazing just like the first book. It’s definitely a page turner. Short chapters and interesting story made me go through book at fastest speed.
I liked the climax. Story of Vale just surprised me. I was not expecting it. End was little smooth. It’s not that I didn’t like it but I expected a lot of thing happen at this point, action (which was there a little) and last minute surprise like the first book but it was nothing like I have thought. It was totally surprise. The end was such that the series can be continued if author wishes, but there no cliffhanger.
Overall, very different than usual books of this genre, fast paced, and loved surprises. I love it. I recommend this to whoever like to try a different book.
After the terrific end of the first book, Quinsey Wolfe’s Glass Vault, I was eager to read this book and wanted to see what is going to be in this one what will happen to Perrie. I must admit author gave lot of surprises in this book.
The book is about fighting a demon, good against bad, friendship, and love with the city of glass statues who were once human. There was lot of information and in-depth characters in this book while the first one full of adventure.
Characters-
Maisie in this book was in more prominent role than the first one. She was masking the horror and scary part of the book made the book funny and I liked it. I simply loved her. her ability to just live in even critical situation, her determination and optimism was something that I want to learn from her. Lol! She was still not over the pencil and notebook thing after being immortal. Neven was all on defending mode after what he has gone through. I liked his logical thinking and protectiveness for his friends. Pierrie is our Bride of Glass here. Well, initially she was all under control of Vale and what he made her to do was horrible. I couldn’t help but pity her. After knowing all the truth, her love was not affected which was both good and bad thing. Vale started with horrifying tyrannical villain and ended up being a surprise package. Character development at the end of the book was good. of course Maissie remained to be Maissie as always. I never want to change this character a bit 😉
What I liked-
Cover is beautiful without a doubt. I liked the story and concept.
Narration alternates from the perspective of all characters who encountered or related to glass vault from the first book, as a before version. It gave lot of details that were not covered in the first book, how characters ended up in Glass Vault or how they went missing, what happened to them once they were inside the museum. How the whole Glass museum came into the world and what was the purpose of demon from underworld behind setting up the museum. And then the narration by Massie and Perrie The narration in this way was different and gave detailed picture of character. I came to understand each of them more in this book. This was very creative and I loved it most in the whole book.
Another best thing was I couldn’t figure out how Massie and Neven will find Perrie or how they were going to fight Vale and save the world. In fact, even after climax I didn’t know how this book was going to end, I was totally clueless. I guessed lot of thing for that but it was nothing like that.
OOhh! We have new love story here. That was surprising really! Maisie and Neven’s bonding was growing in this one. The bonding of this trio Perrie, Neven, and Maissie grew stronger as the book progressed and I was amazed to see the understanding between them.
Destructed world and glass museum description was amazing just like the first book. It’s definitely a page turner. Short chapters and interesting story made me go through book at fastest speed.
I liked the climax. Story of Vale just surprised me. I was not expecting it. End was little smooth. It’s not that I didn’t like it but I expected a lot of thing happen at this point, action (which was there a little) and last minute surprise like the first book but it was nothing like I have thought. It was totally surprise. The end was such that the series can be continued if author wishes, but there no cliffhanger.
Overall, very different than usual books of this genre, fast paced, and loved surprises. I love it. I recommend this to whoever like to try a different book.
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