*3.5 MAGICAL STARS* “There is a reason for everything. You might not be able to figure it out, and time might have made us all forget it, but the reason is there all the same.” I have to say I was a little disappointed by this one, when comparing it to Maria V. Snyder's previous Study series. (That I strongly advise you to read before starting this one!)It's not that I disliked Opal, but I just missed my badass Yelena and Valek! I'm hoping that Opal will grow more of a backbone in the next bo...

My fantasy cravings are off the charts right now! So a Maria V. Snyder book seems only fitting.I've read just now that I have to finish the Study series first before reading this series. But I'm still gonna read this. Ha. Why not? I'M A REBEL!POST-READING4 STARSThis was a very fast-paced and action-packed read. I liked the first half better because our MC, Opal, wasn't torn from her feelings on any guy which was a surprise for me because, normally, I would already ship the main female character

Opal has a gift for glass, magic, and disasters. After years of training with the best magicians in Sitia, her reputation seems hinged in failure. So when she and the magician, Zitora, are sent to the sea in order to help the Stormdancers who capture storms in glass, Opal is unprepared. To face the blue-eyed magician who threatens them all, the torturous memories of her past, the storms that come crashing over the waves and threaten all of Sitia, and Kade—the young storm dancer who is the most p...

Sadly, Opal was a snooze fest. Yelena rules Ixia, Sitia and everything else <3

An overnight read. I was so thrilled when I got my hands on this book. I read right through dinner, second dinner, and midnight snack. And was extremely annoyed when I needed to use the potty.I love this world! Maria V. Snyder commands your attention. Poison Study fans are really going to like this one. Just like with the poisons, we learn about storms and glass with the same meticulous (and entertaining) attention to detail. Can't wait for the next!

***3.5 stars***I would recommend reading the Study series first since Storm Glass takes place a few years after book three.It's going to be a short review y'all.Well if you've read the Study series by Maria V. Snyder you'll probably know who this series is about. If not, this series is about a character called Opal Cowan. She's a magician as well as a glass maker. After using her magic to help the famous Yelena save Sitia she's titled the Glass Magician. Someone has sabotaged the Stormdancer cla...

This was like 3.5 stars for me. There were a few plot holes that took me out of the story. And the h annoyed me. She did a lot of stupid things. But although I get no one is perfect, some of her duh moments seemed way to obvious for me and I couldn't relate to her stupidity. However, I like the story and I'm going to continue because I enjoy the overall world. And not everyone can be Yerlana.

“The piece’s core glowed as if lit by an inner fire.My one magical trick – the ability to insert a thread of magic inside the glass statue.” This was an entertaining YA fantasy, and I really liked Opal.Opal was a lovely character, she cared for other people, she didn’t boast about her magic, and she did what she could, even when she felt vastly underpowered compared to the other magic users around her. It couldn’t have been easy for her to have been known as a one-trick-pony so it was good th

Will Maria Snyder ever stop letting her MCs get kidnapped and/or tortured on an almost weekly basis? (Probably not). The Glass series plays in the same world as the Study series and even involves some of the same characters. But there are key differences between the two series that I'm still discovering. 1. As an MC, Opal has a very different personality than Yelena's. At the beginning of Storm Glass, she is insecure, whiny, and easily cowed; nothing like strong Yelena who hits the ground runnin...

After loving the Study series, my expectations were extremely low going into this--I didn't want to be disappointed. Instead, I was surprised to find such a solid start to another trilogy set in the world of Ixia. Familiar characters do pop up throughout the story, but I also enjoyed getting to know new characters and learning more about Opal's unique magical powers. I took off a star because the pacing seemed inconsistent at times--I found myself either flying through chapters or trudging throu...

A fantastic first book in the Glass series. I love getting to know new characters and explore more of the world Maria V. Snyder has masterfully created. Overall: 4.5 starsRecommendation: Yes. If you love the Study series then you really need to give this a read.

*2.7/5 Stars* “Everyone grieves in different ways. For some, it could take longer or shorter. I do know it never disappears. An ember still smolders inside me. Most days, I don’t notice it, but, out of the blue, it’ll flare to life.” This trilogy is about Opal, who appeared in Fire Study and helped Yelena imprison Fire Warpers in glass prisons and thus saved Sitia. She's glass maker and magician, but she can work her magic just through glass - She's a Glass Magician. “The piece’s core glowed...

I liked this one. A fun, fast-paced read. RTC

Hmm.. Storm Glass was an okay book with some pretty interesting orbs throughout it. But.. for some reason I just wasn't a huge fan of Opal. I mean her power was kind of cool and I feel like I have a ton of unanswered questions revolving around it but she just seemed to be quiet about a lot of things. She definitely started off low in the confident pool which kind of irked me. So I guess the one good thing about her was that she gained some confidence throughout the book but it just wasn't enough...

I enjoyed this book a lot. It was nice to see a fantasy heroine not using her magical brawn all over the place, instead being a craftsman. The book had a slightly Young Adult feel to it, dunno if that was intended, a little "soft" so to speak? Not a bad thing, just tone-wise. EDIT:Was corrected, this IS a Young Adult book, so there ya go! I'm...smart. If you liked "Graceling" you'll really like this book, both enjoyable!I LOVED Poison Study, it's one of my fave Vaginal-Fantasy books out there, s...

So I picked up this book because reading the author's name made me think of something I couldn't quite put my finger on.....That's it!Unfortunately, it was nowhere near as awesome as Wesley Sneijder.Opal Cowen is a glassmaker and magician-in-training. Unlike most other magicians, she only has one talent, and that is to trap magic within glass. Storm Glass is her story. Though it might as well be Yelena's by the way she's mentioned incessantly all throughout the book.Having never read any of Snyd...

"Poison Study" was such a great book that I almost feel guilty for feeling like the quality of the books has gone down with each sequel. It doesn't help that the protagonist of this new series isn't that interesting. Yelena had such a spark to her that I expected Opal to have a real personality. Unfortunately, she was just kind of a null. She dithers. She questions herself. She makes poor decisions. Worst of all, she never really grows as a person; her magical abilities increase, but her true se...

Glass series has always been my favorite, Opals story is so much more engaging than I ever expected. The flow of the story is very natural, even though I loved Magic Study there was a bit too much going on at the same time. In Storm Glass is a bit more natural and feels lighter somehow.

i did like this, but i’m only really reading this series because i heard it will be helpful for carrying on with the ‘study’ series. i didn’t like opal as much as yelena, and it felt very repetitive in terms of how much kidnapping/ambushes happen. the glass magic was interesting though and I’m excited to see how it progresses.

Stupid Devlan and Ulrick. Poor Opal and Kade! I know she's going to end up dating Kade and ultimate end up with Devlan which I never understood. But I'm glad she's okay for now and her powers are growing. I look forward to the next book. Updated Review (August 5th 2016)I still hate Devlan and Ulrick. I also still find Devlan to be creepy. SERIES SPOILER(view spoiler)[I can't believe that Opal and Devlan end up together. I don't think I'll ever understand that aspect of the story. :/ (hide spoile...