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Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

Maria V. Snyder
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Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2009

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Maria V. Snyder

Storm Glass (Glass, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

488

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ixia • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2009

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder follows Opal Cowan, a young glassmaker with emerging magical abilities. Tasked with investigating glass orbs used by the Stormdancers, Opal faces challenges that test her skills and uncover dark secrets. Set within the world of the Glass Series, her journey intertwines magic, intrigue, and adventure.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

27,455 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Maria V. Snyder's Storm Glass captivates with its engaging world-building and compelling protagonist, Opal Cowan. Reviewers praise Snyder's imaginative magic system and rich character development, but some critique the novel's pacing and predictability. Overall, it's a solid addition to fantasy literature, particularly for followers of the Glass series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Storm Glass (Glass, #1)?

Readers who enjoy Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder typically appreciate strong female protagonists, complex magical systems, and political intrigue. Comparable to fans of Kristin Cashore’s Graceling and Tamora Pierce’s Song of the Lioness series, they savor richly built fantasy worlds and character-driven plots.

4.2

27,455 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

488

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ixia • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2009

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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