The Shadow in the Glass

An interesting idea, and a real page turner. A good debut but I was ultimately left feeling a bit disappointed. “It takes a good deal of magic to grant a wish, and magic has its price. All things do.” Without realising it. This book had a lot of similarities to The Corset, which I read recently and......more

2.5 stars A darkly imagined Cinderella retelling... but I was so, so bored, confused by its purpose, and ultimately bothered by the lack of female agency. Concept: ★★★★ Plot: ★★ Sense of urgency: ★ Oh boy, I do not want to write this review. It's always hard when you expected to love a book and then...yo......more

3.5 stars This is one of those books that’s been mis-marketed to its detriment. While sold as a fairy tale retelling, the Cinderella connection is quite loose; it’s actually more of a psychological thriller, with much of its tension generated by questions about how far its protagonist will go and wha......more

Many thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for a chance to read and review this book. All opinions are expressed voluntarily. A dark and gothic tale set during the Victorian times, The Shadow In the Glass is a compelling and engrossing story of a young girl’s struggle to better her life. J J A Harw......more

For me, the ability to make a reader feel all the emotions felt by the protagonist - the hatred, the betrayal, the pain, the love - is a sign of a great writer. Harwood truly immerses the reader in this society where women truly are treated as disposable prey. The third-person narrative really helps......more