Review: Glass Across the Sea (Realms of Allumeria Book 1) by Sara Ella

About the Book

Light always finds a way to break free . . .

Noelle Perrault has felt drawn to the tales her glassmaker father told of the four Firefly artisans since she was a child. But when her mother falls under a curse, Noelle suspects the stories are more than mere fables. Their last hope is for her father to embark on a desperate journey to another realm, where he must seek a miracle. Alone but not defenseless, Noelle is forced to navigate battles that rise against her beloved home, while her dearest friend, the prince, vows to help her father.

Dante Marin is a prince prepared to bear the crown. But the king offers an ultimatum: find the fabled Firefly Vestiges, believed to hold the Lamplighter’s ancient power, or forfeit the crown. Only then will Dante be considered worthy of his birthright and given the freedom to choose his bride. But how does one hunt down a legend?

Connected by the past, but forced apart in the present, Noelle and Dante must discover the truth about the Firefly and Vestiges before they lose all hope—and each other—for good. But breaking a curse comes at a great sacrifice—one neither of them predicted. With a mysterious foe rising to power, will they survive, let alone succeed? Or will darkness shroud their future, shattering the light they’ve striven to restore?

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MY THOUGHTS

"Some dreams are made of memories," the woman said. "Others are formed from wishes. But nightmares? Nightmares are fashioned from curses only the oldest magic has the power to break."

Y'all! I absolutely loved Glass Across the Sea! I was hooked from the very first page. The story really came to life. I was transported to Allumeria. I felt like I was right there beside the characters and experiencing everything right alongside them.

I loved the nods to the original story of Cinderella, but I also really loved all the differences. It stayed true to the tale but was also so much more.

I loved the faith parallels too. There were some pretty powerful messages, which I really appreciated seeing woven into the story.

I loved the multiple points of view. It was mostly Noelle and Dante, but there were a few other characters that gave some very interesting insight into things too.

I didn't think there was any way Sara Ella could top The Wonderland Trials, but she's done it with this beautiful and engaging Cinderella reimagining. I loved it so much and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys sweet and enchanting fairy tales!

I received a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.

FIVE STARS