Who Would Like This Book:
Looking for a fresh twist on faery tales? Glimmerglass whisks readers into Avalon - a city where humans and fae coexist (almost) peacefully, and secrets flow as freely as magic. The story follows Dana, a smart, down-to-earth teen forced to be the adult in her dysfunctional family, only to discover she’s a rare Faeriewalker with the power to bridge both worlds. There’s political intrigue, feisty supporting characters, and just enough romance to keep you turning the pages. If you love urban fantasy with a splash of real-life struggles and witty teen banter, this one’s for you! Perfect for fans of faerie lore, political drama, and coming-of-age stories with a supernatural edge.
Who May Not Like This Book:
This book might not hit the mark for everyone. Some readers found Dana, the main character, a bit immature or frustrating, especially given her history as the responsible one at home. If you crave deep world-building or want tons of fae magic right away, you might be left wanting more - Avalon’s political system and the Faeriewalker mythology aren’t always fully fleshed out, and some plot points happen off-page or feel rushed. Additionally, if you’re tired of love triangles or swoon-worthy but questionable fae guys, you may find a few groan moments here.
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From the outset of the novel, we are introduced to Dana, a teenager with a troubled past involving an alcoholic mother and a mysterious faerie father. Dana runs away to Avalon to find her father, only to discover that she is a rare faeriewalker, caught in a world of magic, political power struggles, and romance. The book creates a suspenseful new world where faeries and humans coexist, with a unique plot that keeps readers intrigued.
Dana's journey in Glimmerglass is filled with self-discovery, danger, and intrigue as she navigates through a world where she is a sought-after pawn due to her unique abilities. The author, Jenna Black, crafts a magical story of teens caught between their need for control and the manipulations of adults, set in a world where fae magic and human technology collide.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Triggers/content warnings for Glimmerglass include themes of alcoholism, familial neglect, and mild violence.
Has Romance?
The romance in Glimmerglass is medium, featuring romantic tensions between the protagonist and two love interests.
From The Publisher:
It's all she's ever wanted to be, but it couldn't be further from her grasp…
Dana Hathaway doesn't know it yet, but she's in big trouble. When her alcoholic mom shows up at her voice recital drunk, again, Dana decides she's had enough and runs away to find her mysterious father in Avalon: the only place on Earth where the regular, everyday world and the captivating, magical world of Faerie intersect. But from the moment Dana sets foot in Avalon, everything goes wrong, for it turns out she isn't just an ordinary teenage girl-she's a Faeriewalker, a rare individual who can travel between both worlds, and the only person who can bring magic into the human world and technology into Faerie.
Soon, Dana finds herself tangled up in a cutthroat game of Fae politics. Someone's trying to kill her, and everyone seems to want something from her, from her newfound friends and family to Ethan, the hot Fae guy Dana figures she'll never have a chance with… until she does. Caught between two worlds, Dana isn't sure where she'll ever fit in and who can be trusted, not to mention if her world will ever be normal again…
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About the Author:
Jenna Black graduated from Duke University with degrees in anthropology and French. A full time writer of paranormal romance and urban fantasy, she lives in Pittsboro, North Carolina.
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