Mountains Made of Glass
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4.2 • 209 Ratings
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
“Could you love me?” he whispered. The question stole my breath and burned my lungs in the silence that followed.
I wanted to answer, to whisper yes into the space between us, but I was afraid.
All Gesela’s life, her home village of Elk has been cursed. And it isn’t a single curse—it is one after another, each to be broken by a villager, each with devastating consequences. When Elk’s well goes dry, it is Gesela’s turn to save her town by killing the toad that lives at the bottom. Except…the toad is not a toad at all. He is an Elven prince under a curse of his own, and upon his death, his brothers come for Gesela, seeking retribution.
As punishment, the princes banish Gesela to live with their seventh brother, the one they call the beast. Gesela expects to be the prisoner of a hideous monster, but the beast turns out to be exquisitely beautiful, and rather than lock her in a cell, he offers Gesela a deal. If she can guess his true name in seven days, she can go free.
Gesela agrees, but there is a hidden catch—she must speak his name with love in order to free him, too.
But can either of them learn to love in time?
Customer Reviews
Loved it but wished there was more
Loved the story! I just wish there had been so much more of it! It felt rushed, and I had so many questions to the lack of detail along the way. Still… the story line was wonderful and the ending.. amazing!!
Poorly written
Mountains made of glass falls short of expectations, leaving me disillusioned and questioning the trajectory of the author's writing.
While the foundations laid in the the Hades and Persephone sagas set a high standard for storytelling, this fairytale retelling falls short.
One of the most glaring shortcomings is the lack of character growth. They seem stagnant, their development stunted as the story progresses. It's as though the author prioritized reaching the conclusion over nurturing the evolution of their characters, resulting in a missed opportunity for emotional resonance and connection.
Throughout the novel, there's a palpable sense of urgency, as if the author is racing towards the climax without regard for the journey itself. This frenetic pace detracts from the overall enjoyment of the story, leaving readers longing for the immersive experience they once knew.
In conclusion, "Mountains Made of Glass”represents a disappointing departure from the captivating storytelling that characterized the Hades and Persephone sagas. While the allure of mythology still lingers, it's overshadowed by the author's inability to deliver a cohesive narrative with compelling character development. As fans eagerly await future works, one can only hope for a return to form that recaptures the magic of past tales.
Ahhhmazing
Instantly captivating story, I read it so fast and it didn’t feel cheesy or rushed. Perfectly told. Can’t wait for more to come from Scarlett