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The Glass Sky #1
The Storm Glass
A brand-new fairytale retelling fantasy series from award-winning author Alexia Purdy for those who love magic, gothic fantasy, steampunk, and urban fantasy.
Against my family’s wishes, I’ve refused every suitor lined up for my hand at the annual coupling ball. How could I have known the government would be overthrown during the ball? Luckily, I’m rescued by a handsome stranger named Clyde. Running from the enemy, we escape to the underground city known as the Glass Sky.
My life is far from what I thought as I discover I’m just a pawn in a delusional society. Secrets and lies show me the hard truth of a dying human race where females are scarce and controlled with an iron fist. I have to find my parents but sneaking back home is a precarious trek. All I find is the city overrun and deep under the control of a ruthless ruler. Obsessive vendettas seal my fate, haunting me with my own defiance. Alone and defeated, an unlikely ally offers to help me, but at what cost?
Against my family’s wishes, I’ve refused every suitor lined up for my hand at the annual coupling ball. How could I have known the government would be overthrown during the ball? Luckily, I’m rescued by a handsome stranger named Clyde. Running from the enemy, we escape to the underground city known as the Glass Sky.
My life is far from what I thought as I discover I’m just a pawn in a delusional society. Secrets and lies show me the hard truth of a dying human race where females are scarce and controlled with an iron fist. I have to find my parents but sneaking back home is a precarious trek. All I find is the city overrun and deep under the control of a ruthless ruler. Obsessive vendettas seal my fate, haunting me with my own defiance. Alone and defeated, an unlikely ally offers to help me, but at what cost?
234 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2021
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Alexia Purdy
117 books1,092 followersAlexia currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada–Sin City! She loves to spend every free moment writing or playing with her four rambunctious kids. Writing has always been her dream and she has been writing ever since she can remember. She loves writing paranormal fantasy and poetry and devours books daily. Alexia also enjoys watching movies, dancing, singing loudly in the car and Italian food.
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February 16, 2021
Well, this is different than I read before from this author, but it’s just as good as the others. And what’s more it has something else I like, a feisty female. This could be what I hope is the start of a long series. Couldn’t put it down. Highly recommended.
March 20, 2021
Really enjoyed this book. This author really knows how to create a world that you can really find yourself getting lost in and a cast of characters that you can relate to. I look forward to reading more of this series.
February 26, 2022
Star doesn't want to get married she wants to be a engineer/mechanic like her dad, and she feels no husband would ever let her do that, she thinks she would have to be arm candy and a baby factory to any of her parents choices, but there is a lot of the world Star knows nothing about. She is about to get a crash course.
This was a great story with lots of twists and turns and full bore action until the end. The audio is narrated by a wonderful voice actor Kim Churchill who will have you thinking you are there with Star and her hero Clyde, pointing them in the right direction and letting Star know when she is doing dumb things, not that she will listen to you. I really can't wait for the next book, and I hope you won't be able to as well.
This was a great story with lots of twists and turns and full bore action until the end. The audio is narrated by a wonderful voice actor Kim Churchill who will have you thinking you are there with Star and her hero Clyde, pointing them in the right direction and letting Star know when she is doing dumb things, not that she will listen to you. I really can't wait for the next book, and I hope you won't be able to as well.
August 21, 2021
I received an advanced reader copy from the author for my honest review!
LOVED IT!!!
An awesome.. edge of your seat, turn the pages faster.. story!!!! I couldn't put it down I finished it in one sitting!!! I love the unique-ness of the story it was completely different from what the author usually writes! The characters are very cool with a side of feisty and strong! I look forward to seeing where the story takes us next.. hopefully this will be an ongoing series! Its an exciting and fun read! I recommend you read it with friends so you can share and discuss!
Awesome job to the author!!!
LOVED IT!!!
An awesome.. edge of your seat, turn the pages faster.. story!!!! I couldn't put it down I finished it in one sitting!!! I love the unique-ness of the story it was completely different from what the author usually writes! The characters are very cool with a side of feisty and strong! I look forward to seeing where the story takes us next.. hopefully this will be an ongoing series! Its an exciting and fun read! I recommend you read it with friends so you can share and discuss!
Awesome job to the author!!!
April 23, 2021
Well
I am happily surprised with this story. I had no idea where it would take me, and I'm still guessing! =D I'm thankful book 2 is available because I need to see where Star's tale goes. If you like a little mystery with some cloak and dagger, this is definitely your book. I highly recommend you give it a try.
I am happily surprised with this story. I had no idea where it would take me, and I'm still guessing! =D I'm thankful book 2 is available because I need to see where Star's tale goes. If you like a little mystery with some cloak and dagger, this is definitely your book. I highly recommend you give it a try.
April 12, 2021
Another great read from Alexia! I could hardly put it down. The start of a series with a strong stubborn female lead. I only wish I had waited to start it until all the books were out so I didn't have to wait for more...
August 7, 2022
Book 1
Book 1 had a lot of errors throughout. The characters and plot were interesting and a bit different than other books. The plot was predictable and was not as exciting as it started off as. The characters are single minded and naive. Half of the book is the MC worrying about her parents and the other half is explanations of overthrowing the new president. This book had such potential, but with the main character being repetitive and the book lacking depth it was disappointing.
Book 1 had a lot of errors throughout. The characters and plot were interesting and a bit different than other books. The plot was predictable and was not as exciting as it started off as. The characters are single minded and naive. Half of the book is the MC worrying about her parents and the other half is explanations of overthrowing the new president. This book had such potential, but with the main character being repetitive and the book lacking depth it was disappointing.
April 6, 2022
It was a fairytale retelling not really my cup of tea but it was well written and a good storyline just subject is overdone
April 27, 2022
Mel’s review of Storm Glass
I can imagine this world within a world. Star is one tough cookie. She was a bit annoying at first but now I love her.
I can imagine this world within a world. Star is one tough cookie. She was a bit annoying at first but now I love her.
June 21, 2022
Read it when I was braindead following a migrane. Was good enough for that, but not worth following up on.
May 20, 2023
I have only read a couple of pages but could not stand the language style of this book
March 6, 2026
interesting world and premise - too bad the characters are as thin and bland as a sheet of paper.
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