Poison Study & Storm Glass

Glass #1

by Maria V. Snyder

Let fantasy star Maria V. Snyder steal you away to a darkly enchanting world of powerful magic and dangerous deeds…. Poison Study About to be executed for murder, Yelena is offered an extraordinary reprieve. She’ll test the Commander of Ixia’s meals to prevent assassination attempts. But as Yelena develops magical powers, choices must be made. And this time the consequences aren’t so clear… Book One in the Study Trilogy Storm Glass With her unique magical abilities, Opal has always felt unsure of her place at Sitia's magic academy. But when the Stormdancer clan needs help, Opal's knowledge makes her the perfect choice - until Opal taps into a deadly new power, which could save them all…or destroy her. Book One in The Glass Trilogy 'Reminiscent of early Anne McCaffrey' –Rhianna Pratchett, SFX

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance

671 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 16, 2011

About the author

When Maria V. Snyder was younger, she aspired to be a storm chaser in the American Midwest so she attended Pennsylvania State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology. Much to her chagrin, forecasting the weather wasn’t in her skill set so she spent a number of years as an environmental meteorologist, which is not exciting...at all. Bored at work and needing a creative outlet, she started writing fantasy and science fiction stories. Over twenty four novels and two short story collections later, Maria’s learned a thing or three about writing. She’s been on the New York Times bestseller list, won a dozen awards, and has earned her Masters of Arts degree in Writing from Seton Hill University, where she is now a faculty member.

Her favorite color is red. She loves dogs, but is allergic, instead she has a big black tom cat named…Kitty (apparently naming cats isn’t in her skill set either). Maria also has a husband and two children who are an inspiration for her writing when they aren't being a distraction. Note: She mentions her cat before her family.

When she's not writing she's either playing pickleball, traveling, or taking pictures. Being a writer, though is a ton of fun. Where else can you take fencing lessons, learn how to ride a horse, study marital arts, learn how to pick a lock, take glass blowing classes and attend Astronomy Camp and call it research? Maria will be the first one to tell you it's not working as a meteorologist.

Readers are welcome to check out her website for book excerpts, free short stories, maps, blog, and her schedule at http://www.MariaVSnyder.com.

Reviews

[Lizard And Wombat Romance Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lizard: 4⋆.
Wombat: 4⋆.
Overall: 4⋆.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

All of Maria V Snyder's novels are perfection. I know that when I pick up any of her novels I am about to read a story worthy of 5 stars.

[Grace Q. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book. I liked the juxtaposition between the two societies in the book and I appreciated the nod to transgender peoples.

The characters had depth and the magic system was pretty intriguing too.

This was a good read.

[Jessica Mcghie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Why would you skip from book one to book four without warning? Kinda ruined books two and three for me if I decide to read them now

[Siobhan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Both the Study series and the Glass series are great reads. This contains the first book in each of the series, although I would recommend reading the entire Study series before starting the Glass series. Whilst it is not a necessity, it would help you to avoid spoilers. Events that take place in the Study series are regularly referenced in the Glass series (which takes place around four years later), and it would be terrible to spoil the surprises.

Whilst I loved both books, I have to admit to favouring Poison Study. It simply seemed to have a little bit more, pulling me in a bit deeper. It may have been the change in character, the fact I felt more of a connection with the main character in the Study series than the Glass series, but that did not stop me from enjoying the book.

Both are wonderful reads. Both are more than worth picking up.

[Jennifer Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

POison Study and Storm Glass have some wonderful parallels in women dealing with adversity and being unfairly judged by a (generally patriarchal) and prejudicial society. I love the fact that not only do the women need to deal with issues of their own immense power, but they are not unfailingly moral characters, but characters who make mistakes, fail in some of their goals, betray friends in order to pursue what they feel is the common or ultimate good~

[Jesse · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it loved it loved it!!! keep em coming!!