Light Beyond the Glass

by K.J. Harrowick

Jàden's on the run from Enforcers with only one shot to flee to the stars with the man she loves. But between the surface of the moon and starship Hàlon is a predator on the hunt.... one she can't seem to escape.

* This short novelette is the prequel to Bloodflower, book one of The Hidden Flames Artifact

60 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 15, 2022

About the author

K. J. Harrowick is a fantasy and science fiction author with a strong passion for blending grimdark worlds and futurist technology with threads of romance and revenge. She is the co-creator of Writer In Motion, contributed to the Science in Sci-Fi series, and was a panelist in the Write Hive online convention. With an unhealthy obsession for dragons, tacos, cheese, and beer, K. J. also works as a freelance web developer and graphic designer on a broad range of client projects before falling down the occasional rabbit hole.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nobody combines heart-pounding action with emotional investment the way KJ Harrowick does! This is a fabulous introduction to Jaden for those who haven't read Bloodflower and incredible backstory for those who are already in love with the world and characters Harrowick so masterfully created. Let yourself get swept up. You won't regret it!

[Megan Van Dyke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Light Beyond the Glass is an action-packed novelette that follows Jaden as she and her boyfriend attempt to escape from those who want them caged or dead. K.J. Harrowick does such a great job painting the relationship between these characters and giving a strong sense of their personalities right away. The world building is incredibly unique, blending sci-fi tech with magic on a moon trapped within the ring of a giant starship. There's love, danger, hope, despair, and everything in between.

Light Beyond the Glass is an emotional adrenaline rush, and a great lead-up to the novel Bloodflower. Definitely check it out!

[Kat M · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great entry in this fantastic science fiction novel. the characters were interesting and I really enjoyed going on this journey with them. The story was really well done and I look forward to more in the series.

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[Sara T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harrowick blurs the lines between science fiction and fantasy in her Halon stories. This story is a great introduction to her world, her intense mastery of magic and emotion, and her kick-ass characters. A great prequel to Bloodflower, this story gives a closer look at the love that haunts Jaden and explains the lengths she will and has gone to to reclaim it.

[Melissa Polk · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great prequel. Wow! Okay, so I already know what happens in Bloodflower and yet my emotions are all still on high alert and I may just have to go read it again to get my fix? *So good!* Loved getting to meet Kale for real and see how it all started. Highly recommend you check this out and then immediately dive into Bloodflower.

[Terry Herres · Rating 4 out of 5]

As far as prologue novellas go, this series is well led by the story told within. I feel that this is one of the situations where the story moves so fast up front that you somewhat need to understand the first book to appreciate the novella, making this a fitting book 1.5 instead of book 0.5.

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[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic read in The Hidden Flames Artifact series. It was a bit bittersweet to see Jaden and Kale interact. It was great to fill in the blanks a bit more about her origin and what's at the core. I can't wait for book 2.

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[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Good, fast paced story. Helpful as backstory to understand Bloodflower a little better. Could have spent more time developing the world and the characters, but still an enjoyable read.