Charlie N. Holmberg: The Glass Magician - The Paper Magician Book 2

I really enjoyed The Paper Magician and was excited to read on in the series. If you'd like to see my post for the first book, you can click here.

The Glass Magician continues the story of Ceony Twill, picking up almost immediately after the conclusion of The Paper Magician. Ceony and a group of apprentices go on a tour of a paper mill. The tour quickly turns deadly as they're suddenly evacuated and witness the mill explode. Events only darken as after a lunch date with Delilah, a glass apprentice, Ceony finds herself face to face with Grath Cobalt. Grath is the most feared excisioner, a long-time enemy of Emery Thane's. Will Ceony be able to outwit Grath?

This book was amazing. I loved it far more than I liked The Paper Magician. While the first novel got a little repetitive, this one did not. This novel had very few "down times" and I enjoyed the pacing far more in this one. I loved seeing Ceony's character grow and change, and I love her narrative voice. She's a great character with significant depth. This book was exciting and quite intense at times.

One thing I particularly love about Charlie Holmberg is that she gives you glimpses into the magic of the world and makes sure to utilize them later. When Ceony learns a spell, it's significant!

This book was yet another one that I haven't found much to harp on. I thought it was far better than the first, and I'm excited to read the third!

I gave this book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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