Glamour in Glass (Glamourist Histories Series Book 2)

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This book had quite a bit more action than its predecessor, and I enjoyed the larger view that it allowed in removing the protagonists from the genteel English countryside. Glamour is a subtle addition to history; it is a pleasure to observe the ways that it changes both the larger course of events and the day to day life of its practitioners.

The only problem with reading a book such as this the week it comes out is the long wa I am really getting a kick out of Kowal's alternate-Regency series. The only problem with reading a book such as this the week it comes out is the long wait for the next in the series. Apr 18, Fade rated it really liked it.

A lovely sequel that improves greatly on the previous book. The relationships are as nicely handled as before, but there's a great deal more nuance in secondary characters, and moving away from "Will the protagonist find love? I'm now looking forward to a third in the series; I want to hear much more about the science of glamour. Apr 17, Liz rated it it was ok Shelves: I enjoyed Shades of Milk and Honey, and was looking forward to seeing Jane and Vincent working glamour and dealing with whatever comes their way as a couple in this book. But everything felt slightly off: It also seems as if there are no other women in this world worth spending time with, which I find a little I enjoyed Shades of Milk and Honey, and was looking forward to seeing Jane and Vincent working glamour and dealing with whatever comes their way as a couple in this book.

It also seems as if there are no other women in this world worth spending time with, which I find a little disturbing. Admittedly, there don't seem to be many men of interest, either, but at least they aren't immediately dismissed for either being shallow or free with their affections.

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Maybe I was coming at it from the wrong point of view. I will probably read the third one at some point, because I do enjoy the world Kowal has set up. But I was very underwhelmed by this one. My issue is more that often the constructions in French sounded American, as if someone had taken a sentence in American English and translated it directly into French, rather than thinking about how a French speaker would say the equivalent thing. I'm a translator by trade, and this jarred with me. Oct 10, Daphne rated it liked it Shelves: I greatly preferred the first book to this one.

While Glamour in Glass had the same main characters, the setting and tone of the book were completely different. It just didn't really excite me at all, and near the end I had to force myself to keep reading. The conflict of the war wasn't very appealing to me, and I was a little annoyed with both Jane and Vincent for their lack of communication with each other.

Another thing that bothered me is that one of the things that is mentioned in the summa I greatly preferred the first book to this one. It really didn't work for me with the pacing, and the book in general felt really slow to me. I did like Jane's character development in this book and the more in-depth view of society at the time. I also enjoyed how the magic system was explored more though I do think a little too much time was spent focusing on the details of it I'm on the fence about continuing this series.

It's really nice to read a book set in this time that isn't just a historical piece but has some magic too, but this just felt too dry for me to really enjoy it. I think has seen me branching out into more sub-genres of fantasy than any other year, thanks to participating in events like the Worlds Without End's Women of Genre Fiction Reading Challenge.

Once, Mary Robinette Kowal fell into the category of "An author I've never read before, but would really like to" and so the book I chose for the challenge was Nebula Award nominated Glamour in Glass. Someone once told me that when writing a review, it helps to think about what makes a 3. Someone once told me that when writing a review, it helps to think about what makes a book different and why readers should care.

For this one, the thing that struck me right away was the setting. But while I may have read fantasy fiction aplenty that takes place in this time period, this is the first time I've actually ventured into something with strong elements of Regency romance, complete with the stylistic conventions that bring to mind the works of Jane Austen. This is also the first time I've ever heard the term "Fantasy of manners".

Hooray for discovering new things! It wasn't until after I picked up Glamour in Glass that I discovered it was actually the second book of a sequence called the Glamourist Histories. Normally, I dislike reading books in a series out of order, more out of a fear that I'd get lost than anything. That's why I was happy to learn that you don't have to read the first book Shades of Milk and Honey to follow the story and understand what's going on. The magic system in this book, called Glamour weaving and described with textile-related metaphors, was sufficiently explained and the general idea of it is easy to pick up.

I also quickly got that our main characters, Jane and Vincent, were newly married since the last book, and now they're looking forward to settling down to a life of nuptial bliss and doing Glamour together. However, at the start of this book is also the period following the abdication of Napoleon. While Jane and Vincent are on their honeymoon in Belgium, the deposed emperor escapes exile and makes his return to France, leaving the newlyweds with no easy way to return to England. Certainly, this book was somewhat of a departure from the kind of fantasy I usually read and the experience was very new and different for me.

The language and characters' mannerisms are definitely in keeping with the time period, which I have to admit was delightful and yet frustrating at the same time. Mostly, the frustrations come from the narrator Jane and the way she dwells on issues for a long time and perceives every little indignity as a personal slight to her, especially those pertaining to marriage and her husband. I find this still bothers me even when taking into account the era in which these books take place, a time when men and women's statuses vastly differ, so I'm not holding that against Jane.

Instead, my dissatisfaction of her character stems from from her relationship with Vincent and how often their marriage feels "off". First of all, a big chunk of the novel's conflict is the result of a breakdown of communication between the two of them. I've seen this trope commonly used in romances, but I'm personally not a fan of it. Also, despite being madly in love, the two of them don't seem to know each other very well. Awkwardly, Jane is still constantly discovering new things about her husband that surprises her or makes her doubt him, and I also found myself questioning why she so often feels the need to seek permission or approval from him for every little decision.

I have to assume their courtship mustn't have lasted very long, but perhaps this is where I need to pick up Shades of Milk and Honey to find out. Speaking of the first book, I do intend to go back and read it. Despite my problems with the main character, I thought this book was well-written and contains interesting ideas. I can't really talk about some of the issues in it without giving away too many spoilers, but suffice to say the emotional reactions of the characters are very well-described, deep, and most importantly, realistic and believable. I also love the idea of Glamour magic, which is just abstract enough to give one the sense that it's so much more than can be put into words.

I'm looking forward to learning more details about Glamour in the first book, as well as in future installments of this series. See more reviews at The BiblioSanctum Book II matures not only the relationships—we get a deeper look at marriage and period gender roles—but the glamour, as well. Jane discovers a way to use glamour beyond the realms of artistic appreciation In fact, her discovery could 3. It took a while to manifest, imo, but it made for an almost spy-thriller ending that I completely loved lol.

The relationship dynamics of Glamour in Glass relating to gender roles and career, as well as trouble with the in-laws grabbed me right off the bat. Fast-paced, magically-riveting and brimming with human insight. What more can I ask for in just over pages?

Feb 18, Olga Godim rated it liked it Shelves: This is a quiet fantasy novel set in Regency England, or rather an alternative version of Regency England, where magic is an art form like watercolors or music. There are two interlocking stories running through the narrative: Its magical system is definitely the most interesting aspect of this novel. Magic — orig This is a quiet fantasy novel set in Regency England, or rather an alternative version of Regency England, where magic is an art form like watercolors or music. The only thing the magicians in this world can do is create glamour — illusions that affect all senses: The protagonist Jane is a glamourist — a talented artist.

While shy and awkward in society, she is sparkling when she designs her glamours. Working magic, weaving lovely mirages out of magical threads, fills her with joy. Unfortunately, for certain people magic, or rather its military applications, could be a coveted weapon. In this way, magic is in the heart of the major conflict of the plot. A plain, unassuming young woman, Jane is unsure of herself in the day-to-day life. Newly-wed to her beloved Vincent, a famous glamourist whose art she admires, Jane adores her husband.

And she fights for her love against the overwhelming odds of war and treachery. The timing of the novel coincides with the end of Napoleonic wars. The Corsican is defeated and banished to Elba, life in England returns to normal, and to mark the new, risk-free Europe, Jane and her husband travel to the Continent for their honeymoon.

Unexpectedly, Napoleon escapes from Elba, and troubles ensue. Jane is a three-dimensional character, calm and rational one moment, weepy or overly suspicious the next, but always dedicated to her art — a real artist. Ready to sacrifice a lot for her art, she is not a common female image in the fantasy genre, which has lately been populated by different females: Like Jane, Vincent is an unusual type for fantasy fiction: They both are also patriots, caught in the military clash and plying their art to get out with their honor and their skin intact.

The tension grows steadily, as Waterloo looms, but this particular story is low-key. There are no fanfares there. Instead, the author concentrates on the artistic integrity of her heroes. What does it mean to be an artist, she asks? What are they ready to give up for their art? Mar 18, E. This will be the second time I write this review because the.

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This only goes to how how much I enjoyed this book that I am willing to rewrite the review. I have never knowingly read a book out of order, until now. I have heard really good things about it but I have so many books on my to read list that I normally just read the books that I can get my hands on. I mean what is the advantage of reading an ARC if you can't read it before it is officially released?

I am glad I didn't wait. One of the reasons why I refuse to read books out of order, especially fantasy, is because not only do you lose some of the character development, but it can be confusing to understand all of the magic system. In this world the magic system is known as glamour and it is an illusionary style.

Though I am sure I probably didn't grasp all of what the glamourists are capable of or how it works, I understand what was happening and all of the important information was explained. This story takes place in Europe during Napoleon's exile to the island of Elba. The main character, Jane, works as a glamourist with her husband Vincent. They have only been married a short time and decide that since the threat of Napoleon is gone they can take their honeymoon. They both love doing glamour and decide to go to Brussels where a glamourist friend of Vincent's lives.

He has a new technique that he wants to show them. For those of you who know your history, Napoleon eventually escapes from Elba. Jane and Vincent are now caught in the middle of a country that is split as to whether to support Napoleon or not. The only problem is they have something that the army wants.

It isn't for everyone, especially if you are looking for epic battles between armies. But, I liked the fact that it offered something that I haven't seen a lot of, a heroine who hasn't been modernized.

Too many times when I read stories that are suppose to be about classic time periods the heroine has modern ideals, beliefs, feelings, and clash with what is historically accurate. Jane is a character who sticks to tradition yet remains strong and determined. Not only are the characters historically accurate but I could tell Mary did her research about the time period. She gave enough details with the language, clothing, life-styles, even the weapons that I was immersed but at the same time there wasn't too much that it dragged the story down. I hope that Mary writes more in this same style.

Sep 20, Renae rated it did not like it Shelves: Mostly, my complains in regards to this book center around the protagonist, Jane. In this book, she was a selfish harpy with a severe case of Special Snowflake-itis. Because basically what it comes down to is that Jane thinks she is better than any other woman.

Except, because Jane is so much better than all the other women, she hates this pregnancy never mind the fact that she was really looking forward to kids beforehand. Why does she hate this pregnancy? Cue excessive weeping, angsting, and self-pitying. You are not as important as you think you are. Apparently, after three months as Mrs Vincent, Jane is now a nagging shrew.

And when he is understandably upset by her interference, she sulks and again, makes it all about her. The plot is also extremely ridiculous. Does Kowal seriously expect me to believe that a pregnant woman with no command of the French language and an overinflated sense of self-importance managed to do this?

So basically, Glamour in Glass sucked. I should have left things as they were after the first book and not wasted my time. Jun 03, Kaitlin rated it really liked it Shelves: This is book 2 in the Glamourist Histories and I have to say this series continues to surprise and enchant me. I don't know if I can pinpoint exactly what it is about these books which I enjoy so much, maybe that it's very readable and yet it feels classic and I've always wished I could get more into classics. I think the combination of classic tone of voice and setting with magic just really works, and Kowal clearly knows what she is doing and does it well!

This story once more follows our main This is book 2 in the Glamourist Histories and I have to say this series continues to surprise and enchant me. This story once more follows our main character of Jane from book 1. Once more we have echoes of Regency England and the Jane Eyre book but this time we follow Jane after the events of book 1 are finished up and as she embarks on a new section of her life.

She has become part of a new partnership, and she and her partner together undertake wonderful Glamour jobs. She's been employed by the King of England, and the creations that she's now able to weave are stronger and more beautiful than ever. When her partner decides upon a surprise Trip abroad she happily accompanies them and together the two of them settle into life abroad, until Napoleon and War become the talk of the days and it seems more and more dangerous to be British and in France or Belgium.

Jane as a character is one that I find it easy to enjoy.

She's a likeable and intelligent character and she's also highly skilled, but this doesn't mean she's stuck up. She sees the good in everyone and frowns upon some customs of those abroad. Equally her resolve is tested many times over the book both when it comes to her work, her skill, and her beau but she doesn't let this stop her from sticking up for those she loves and believes in and doing whatever necessary to get them through the tricky situations. The only slight disappointment for me concerning this book was that the ending was rather sudden and although things were resolved I did feel that there could have been a little more said at the ending.

I suppose this is only a very minor complaint as actually this is a series and there are other books which will come after this and no doubt explain what happens next. I can't wait to find out! On the whole, another really fun story with a lot of surprises and drama, classic tones, and visually imaginative and original magic. I look forward to picking up book 3 which I do own already and reading that one.

A very fun and light series which is great to break up the longer reads 4. Aug 27, colleen the convivial curmudgeon rated it liked it Shelves: When I picked up the first book in this series, 'Shades of Milk and Honey', I knew it was a fantasy-romance, but I didn't know that the romance aspects would far trump the fantasy aspects. But, despite that, I still generally enjoyed the story. That didn't stop me from being less than thrilled with the particular direction the story took - namely, Vincent acting a bit weird, and Jane fretting abou When I picked up the first book in this series, 'Shades of Milk and Honey', I knew it was a fantasy-romance, but I didn't know that the romance aspects would far trump the fantasy aspects.

That didn't stop me from being less than thrilled with the particular direction the story took - namely, Vincent acting a bit weird, and Jane fretting about his weirdness, but constantly making excuses, and then fretting, and rationalizing, and fretting This was doubly annoying since, to the outside observer, it was freaking obvious what was going on. Actually, this is the second story I've read this month which had a miscarriage. Edit - the event is sad, I mean, not sad that two stories had it in it.

Ugh - you know what I mean! It was also interesting to take the story out of England, and see the portrayal of, we'll say, more European sensibilities, where women were actually allowed to participate in the after dinner discussion with the men, and they were a bit freer with shows of affection and whatnot. It was kinda of interesting to see Jane's initial knee-jerk reaction against such things, rubbing against her sense of English propriety, but then her more rational acceptance about how, honestly, she appreciated the more open and honest interactions.

But, anyway - a bit of politics and intrigue, and an exciting ending. It was nice to see Vincent's growing appreciate for his wife, coming to accept her as an equal and partner - not just in glamour, but in all things. And now a random picture to go with the saccharine nature of that last paragraph Jan 23, Anna rated it it was amazing Shelves: Well this was an unexpected treat!

I thoroughly enjoyed Shades of Milk And Honey but this book is altogether on another plane, than that fantastical Austen pastiche. The main story in this book is that of the founding of a marriage - two people trying to figure out how to become family to each other when they don't know each Well this was an unexpected treat! A secondary thread to this story is that of the young wife, who had been a wellbred, sheltered, country girl, moving into a wider world as a young matron and growing up. The second story is is that of magical research and development: This is the story of how magic became important.

The three parts come together to create a wonderfully written and contemplative book. If any of this sparks your interest please do treat yourself to Glamour in Glass, you won't regret it. I'm not sure how necessary it is to read Shades of Milk and Honey first - certainly if you want to understand the magic system thoroughly you had better read that first, but I think you could probably go straight to this one.

Apr 02, First Second Books added it Shelves: Apr 10, TheBookSmugglers rated it liked it. Wedded bliss, however, is short-lived when Jane and Vincent are called away to Brussels to consult on new glamour techniques from one of Vincent's old colleagues.

The Continent - particularly anywhere near France - is in a volatile position, as an exiled Napoleon stirs and plots to break free of his prison on Elba. With spies and traitors aplenty, Jane and her new husband must be wary of their every move - especially when Jane has a theoretical breakthrough that could change everything the world knows of glamour and its practical applications, through recordings in glass.

There's also the troublesome matter of Vincent, who seems to be keeping secrets from his wife and pulling away from her as political tensions mount. Somehow, these different threads are all related, and Jane must untangle the truth if she is to save her husband and herself from a terrible fate. The second book in what I hope is at least a trilogy, I was not sure what to expect when I began Glamour in Glass. While I enjoyed the first book, in a purely frothy escapist way, I was not sure exactly how the series would progress from the ending of the first novel - Jane and Vincent marry, and live happily ever after, right?

Add to this the significant problems with Shades of Milk and Honey , the largest of which rested in the fact that most any attempt to mimic Jane Austen yields poor results - and in the first novel, Ms. I also had issues with the characters and overall romantic plot, as Jane is a heroine that left me wanting - she was shades of Anne Elliot, Elinor Dashwood, and Elizabeth Bennet, but not nearly as compelling as any of these iconic heroines.

Too, Jane's love interest Sir Vincent lacked real definition as a character and I felt no emotional investment in their romance. With marriage, however, this could change, and I looked to Glamour in Glass with a hopeful and open mind. And you know what, readers? I have to say, I'm glad I stuck with the series. Glamour in Glass is a far better book than Shades of Milk and Honey , and moves the story from beneath the long shadow of Jane Austen and transitions the story to something much more original - and, more importantly, memorable. First and foremost, I absolutely love the vision of magic - that is, glamour - in this book.

We were introduced to the magical system of glamour, in which users manipulating folds of reality and twisting them to create illusions, in Shades of Milk and Honey. While this system is tantalizing in book 1, however, it never really gets center stage treatment, feeling more like a minor backdrop to the story's focus on Jane, her sister Melody, and the burgeoning love interests. In Glamour in Glass , I was thrilled to see glamour taking a front seat and playing an integral part of the story, driving more of the plot and the action.

We learn much more about the different techniques and folds of glamour in this second book, as well as see the thought process behind creating different glamours and practical applications of magic beyond the superficial aesthetics that characterized so much of its use in this version of British aristocracy.

Naturally, if one could use magic to render oneself invisible, this has incredible military applications - and it's something that the French Napoleon loyalist forces seize on to help shape the course of the war. Then, there's the titular "glamour in glass" - which I won't spoil, but holds a special, key place in the story. Beyond the strength of the magical system, which I loved, the characters also grow and become more defined in this second novel.

Heroine Jane, while still timid and lacking in self-confidence, finally manages to extricate herself from the heroines to which she was purportedly paying homage, and becomes a full-fledged and developed character in her own right.

There's less of a focus on Jane's preoccupation with her sallow skin and overlong nose, and more of a focus on Jane's abilities and her relationship with her husband. On that note, Jane's husband Vincent also becomes less of a stock caricature and more fleshed-out with honest motivations that make sense. While I still don't buy the romantic plot that brought these two characters together, the bond between husband and wife is executed well, and I liked the layered, at times tense connection between the newlyweds as they struggle to understand one another and their burgeoning relationship.

I love that Ms. Kowal explores these feelings, and the question of agency and the role of females throughout Glamour in Glass - for example, though glamour is considered a "female art", it's interesting that the most famous and wealthy glamourists are all men. I also love that Jane questions the status quo but in a way that fits a woman of her station and during this particular time period; the use of contrast between the women of the ton in London, versus those women in France is a nicely executed juxtaposition.

Finally, Jane places so much of her self-worth and reasons that Vincent only fell in love with her because of her skill with glamour - what happens when that ability is stripped away? This question, and others, are explored in Glamour in Glass , which is awesome. I love the dual threads of evolution of magical theory in this book and the political developments involving Napoleon and his escape from Elba, the actual story proper takes too long to get going.

The conflicts imposed by these threats is also slow to build and buried under much conversation between characters and inner-monologuing that does not amount to anything significant that propels the story forward - in short, there's a lot of talking without purpose or objective. And, on a tangential but I think important note, I was disappointed to see that Jane's family plays such a small role in this book particularly sister Melody , when it was such a focal point of the first novel. Criticisms said, the strengths of character, the strong magical system, and the overall story are enough to make Glamour in Glass a much more memorable read than Shades of Milk and Honey , and clearly Mary Robinette Kowal is an author of great potential.

I eagerly await her next novel, to see if that much-desired oomph factor will come to fruition. Jun 07, Jeremy Zimmerman rated it it was amazing. Diverging from the Jane Austen style story of the first book, it explores married life, the magical art inherent in her world, and the politics of France under the shadow of Napolean. Against this backdrop, Jane Vincent finds herself needing to adapt to many new things in her life. She has married the love of her life, but now must learn to handle the everyday challenges of marriage as well as the change in social status in becoming an artisan who works with the ephemeral magic known as glamour.

For their honeymoon, Jane and her husband take a working holiday to Belgium just as Napoleon escapes from his exile in Elba. Jane soon finds that Belgium is split regarding their feelings about Napoleon, and her ability to trust anyone quickly becomes uncertain. Glamour in Glass is meticulously researched, drawing upon the language of the period to tell a more modern style of story. It is not flawless in its accuracy, as Kowal will admit, but for those like me who are not experts on the Regency era the effect is astounding.

Its intimate perspective is also distinctive from common fantasy fare. Though there is action towards the end of the story, most of the book revolves around the internal drama of Jane Vincent. The early chapters center on inner parties and conversations around sitting rooms. Kowal manages to make these scenes look relatively innocuous while also seeding the novel with plot elements that weave together tightly as the plot unfolds.

The pacing on the book starts out very slow, so impatient readers may not be willing to wait for the slow and consistent acceleration that occurs as the plot progresses. Those who are expecting another Austen-esque plot in this sequel may also be surprised, as this book revolves much more around domestic life and international intrigue than concerns of obtaining a suitable spouse. Those considerations of individual taste aside, I found the book to be an excellently crafted gem. She has further sequels already contracted and I look forward to their arrival.

As a small side note, the book that was printed was not exactly the final manuscript Kowal and her editor sent to the printers. Several mistakes had crept back into the book and the first sentence disappeared entirely. Errata for the book, and the first sentence of the book, can be found on in this blog entry. Apr 14, Christopher Gerrib rated it it was amazing. Mary Robinette Kowal has a problem. The first line of her new novel Glamour In Glass somehow got cut out of the first edition.

For the record, the line is: There are few things in this world that can simultaneously delight and dismay in the same manner as a formal dinner party. Despite that unfortunate glitch, I found Glamour In Glass simply spectacular. The story is a loose sequel to her first novel, Shades of Milk and Honey, and is set in Regency England. Kowal wanted a magic system that would be primarily reserved to women, so she had to invent something with limited practical use.

For example, one could create an illusion of a candle, but the candle would not be able to illuminate something. So they end up staying in Binche, Belgium, a little town on the road to a place called Waterloo. In the spring and summer of , as the reinstated Napoleon is marching his army north.

This setup creates great suspense, while providing a perfect excuse for Ms.

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Kowal to leave her characters in the dark. This would have the effect of allowing mass-production of glamour and use by unskilled people. In addition, if Mr. To disturb their privacy would be indecorous. In short, Mary Robinette Kowal has produced another wonderful book. Nov 05, Laney rated it liked it. For once, I really wish someone had revealed the ending of this book for me, or at least trigger-warned me about it.

Not that it would have changed me reading it, but it would have prepared me a little better for the conclusion of the novel, based on my own personal experiences. There were parts of this story at which I simply cringed Vincent's continual dismissal of Jane not just in a way that would have been accurate given historical context, but in a deeply cutting private level too ; the For once, I really wish someone had revealed the ending of this book for me, or at least trigger-warned me about it. It disturbed me in a way that I couldn't just say "well that's how it was back then. She is rightfully angry at his distance from her, particularly considering he is her only lifeline in a country that she doesn't know, and he does.

The issues are not simply newlywed or curmudgeon-dy bachelor syndrome Maybe it was just me being overly 21st century? But I can't ascribe it all to my failure as a reader. It was a sobering glimpse into the many many many sacrifices women have made across the eons on so many levels. I hope that the third novel makes me feel better about the characters and takes me back to the feeling of delight and fun that I had with the first. I think she captured the mix of sorrow, guilt, despair, and even selfishness of a pregnancy loss incredibly well, but it's not something that leaves a person's psyche easily, even if they don't publicly display it.

Glamourist 2 - Glamour in Glass 2 2 Jul 11, Glamour in Glass 1 2 Sep 30, About Mary Robinette Kowal. Mary lives in Chicago with her husband Rob and over a dozen manual typewriters. Other books in the series.

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