Bee reviewed Glassheart by Katharine Orton
Review of 'Glassheart' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
The summary of Glassheart was what initially drew me to the book - mixing the very real fallout of the World War II with magic, ong with the stunning cover artwork. 'They' say don't judge a book by its cover but I definitely did when Katharine Orton's novel caught my attention.
The main character has lost everything to a bomb destroying her home and she found comfort and a new home with Antoni, her adoptive Uncle. The two have created a family in the wake of great loss to both of them and I found the author's gentle way of showing that a 'found' family is one that is an important and supportive as those bonded by bloody. Over and over, the imagery of broken things being brought back to being whole is shown through Glassheart to further show that things as well as people, can heal given time.
The …
The summary of Glassheart was what initially drew me to the book - mixing the very real fallout of the World War II with magic, ong with the stunning cover artwork. 'They' say don't judge a book by its cover but I definitely did when Katharine Orton's novel caught my attention.
The main character has lost everything to a bomb destroying her home and she found comfort and a new home with Antoni, her adoptive Uncle. The two have created a family in the wake of great loss to both of them and I found the author's gentle way of showing that a 'found' family is one that is an important and supportive as those bonded by bloody. Over and over, the imagery of broken things being brought back to being whole is shown through Glassheart to further show that things as well as people, can heal given time.
The book flows well and it may sound silly but I welcomed the fact nothing was too drawn out nor was it too short. The mix of magic with the reality of post war England is wonderfully woven together and the imagery is rich and atmospheric which aids the reader in being truly immersed in the world our heroine finds herself.
I cannot recommend Glassheart by Katharine Orton enough. It is a phenomenal novel for anyone who is a middle grade reader or those who need a touch of magic in their lives- both the good and bad. You will be left breathless by the tale and their will be the fluttering of excitement, fear, and the desire for good to triumph once you pick up your copy to read.