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By Laura Anderson Kurk - Glass Girl (2nd Edition) (2013-12-17) [Paperback]
In this powerful debut, Laura Anderson Kurk offers a rare glimpse into the soul of the often forgotten grieving sibling. Glass Girl is a lovely book that treats with compassion one of life's most trying times, lending honesty to the discussion about the impact of violence on families.
At turns funny, tragic, and hopeful, Glass Girl captures the reality that is Meg's life--the slow, messy heartbreak of grief balanced with the rush and energy of first love. Readers will recognize the gentle, believable journey that takes Meg from Pennsylvania to Wyoming, from loneliness to love, and from sorrow to hope.
The story of Meg and Henry will touch teens who are trying to do the right thing but still feel lost at times. Those who are learning that life is often a slow-moving dance that is exquisite and excruciating at once, but is, above all, beautiful.
At turns funny, tragic, and hopeful, Glass Girl captures the reality that is Meg's life--the slow, messy heartbreak of grief balanced with the rush and energy of first love. Readers will recognize the gentle, believable journey that takes Meg from Pennsylvania to Wyoming, from loneliness to love, and from sorrow to hope.
The story of Meg and Henry will touch teens who are trying to do the right thing but still feel lost at times. Those who are learning that life is often a slow-moving dance that is exquisite and excruciating at once, but is, above all, beautiful.
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Laura Anderson Kurk
3 books93 followersLaura Anderson Kurk writes contemporary books for young adults, a genre that gives her the freedom to be honest. Her debut novel, Glass Girl, is an unconventional and bittersweet love story, and its sequel, Perfect Glass, makes long distance love look possible.
She lives in Texas with her family.
Laura blogs at Writing for Young Adults (laurakurk.com). On Twitter, she's @LauraKurk.
She lives in Texas with her family.
Laura blogs at Writing for Young Adults (laurakurk.com). On Twitter, she's @LauraKurk.
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November 10, 2013
"Wyatt told me once that if tenderness were a disease, I'd be terminal." And that is the first line. What a haunting one, right?
It's the perfect opening to this stunning novel, which I devoured within a day and a half. Laura Kurk's lovely writing voice and the depth of Meg herself drew me in until I could not read the story fast enough.
Yet this is no light read. For a while now Meg's life has been one tragedy after another. I think we can all relate to the feeling that not another thing can go wrong. Her brother has died. Her mother has fallen into depression. Her father has decided to move them to Wyoming in hopes of making a fresh start. Thus, Glass Girl has all the makings of a deep novel about surviving suffering sure to break your heart and mend it all over again.
I loved Meg. And I loved Henry, too.
And I especially loved the two of them together, how they were able to make each other better. This is a very sweet, clean romance that is going on my favorites list.
What I Didn't Like As Much
There is some mention of alcohol and partying, but other than that and I think maybe one swear word, this book is a beautiful portrayal of a hurting heart pursuing healing.
Why I Recommend This Book
What I liked best about Glass Girl, though, wasn't the deeply real, relatable characters, the authentic dialogue, dazzling descriptions of Wyoming that made me want to visit, or even the romance. It was the fact that the story doesn't end. I don't just mean that I'm greatly looking forward to the sequel releasing the week of my birthday, either (although I very much am!).
Meg isn't done growing yet. Henry has plans and dreams and ambitions to accomplish. Their story isn't over at the end of Glass Girl and I love that. I love that I feel as if I made a new friend in Meg and I haven't learned all she has to teach me.
I highly recommend this book to readers who love Young Adult fiction, characters who are so much more than words on a page, sweet romance...or just a beautiful glimpse into a true heart.
It's the perfect opening to this stunning novel, which I devoured within a day and a half. Laura Kurk's lovely writing voice and the depth of Meg herself drew me in until I could not read the story fast enough.
Yet this is no light read. For a while now Meg's life has been one tragedy after another. I think we can all relate to the feeling that not another thing can go wrong. Her brother has died. Her mother has fallen into depression. Her father has decided to move them to Wyoming in hopes of making a fresh start. Thus, Glass Girl has all the makings of a deep novel about surviving suffering sure to break your heart and mend it all over again.
I loved Meg. And I loved Henry, too.
And I especially loved the two of them together, how they were able to make each other better. This is a very sweet, clean romance that is going on my favorites list.
What I Didn't Like As Much
There is some mention of alcohol and partying, but other than that and I think maybe one swear word, this book is a beautiful portrayal of a hurting heart pursuing healing.
Why I Recommend This Book
What I liked best about Glass Girl, though, wasn't the deeply real, relatable characters, the authentic dialogue, dazzling descriptions of Wyoming that made me want to visit, or even the romance. It was the fact that the story doesn't end. I don't just mean that I'm greatly looking forward to the sequel releasing the week of my birthday, either (although I very much am!).
Meg isn't done growing yet. Henry has plans and dreams and ambitions to accomplish. Their story isn't over at the end of Glass Girl and I love that. I love that I feel as if I made a new friend in Meg and I haven't learned all she has to teach me.
I highly recommend this book to readers who love Young Adult fiction, characters who are so much more than words on a page, sweet romance...or just a beautiful glimpse into a true heart.
July 5, 2013
Ohhhhhhh wow. This was quite possibly the most beautiful book I've read ever, and it's definitely the most beautiful that I can remember. Glass Girl touched me so deeply in ways every other book I've read never has. I connected so well with Meg on one point--compassion and a tender heart for others. I know exactly what it's like to have that be a part of you, and Ms. Kurk captured it so well.
Glass Girl was so amazing because it actually made me cry. Books never do that.
Can't wait to read the sequel! I recommend this to everyone who doesn't mind hurting a bit emotionally at the mercy of words. ;)
Here's my "formal" review:
Characters
Quite honestly, the characters were the best part of Glass Girl. One thing Ms. Kurk is astoundingly good at is real characters that you can connect with at least some, no matter who you are. I, for one, connected so deeply with Meg, the main character, because she’s very empathetic like me. I know exactly how that feels and the author did an amazing job putting it into words.
Henry and Thanet were so real, too. I understand Henry and people thinking he has a perfect family. I get Thanet hating people pitying him. The two of them were just as real as Meg, even though we as readers don’t get to know them as well.
Plot
This was definitely a very complex book. I’d have quite a time of boiling it down to anything nice and simple, so I’m not even going to try. This story definitely was full of change, conflict, and…meaning, so I’d say the plot was excellent. It was a little hard trying to identify the goals of the characters in this story, but not that difficult.
The other thing was the pain. Everyone has felt pain before, so when a character does, too…it makes it so easy to connect with them. One thing Glass Girl dealt with a lot was pain. It was definitely very deep there, and I think that’s one of the things that really made it great. Ms. Kurk did an excellent job with this, I think, because she didn’t go overboard with it–there was just enough for the story, and while that was a lot, it wasn’t too much.
Overall
Glass Girl was just so amazing. I’ll admit it here and now, it made me cry. I don’t cry when I read books. But this one was different. Like I mentioned before, I really connected with the emotions, and I got the truths about this world and life so, so well. Sitting there reading this book, I was startled by how many of those moments where the author would impart truth through the characters seemed so similar to my own life.
“Mercy” appeared to be the theme of Glass Girl. Meg has been hurt all her life, and Henry teaches her about Mercy one night at a cave. It changes her, quite apparently. Mercy can change us, too, if we let it, which is something this book does a wonderful job teaching.
As I said before, the characters were immensely real and I loved that about it. There was plenty of deep, deep stuff in this story as well, and I think reading it has helped me. Changed me, probably, just like a good book should. There is so much people could learn from this book, and I don’t think I could begin to describe it all. Sooo? Read it. Just do and give it a try. Five stars for sure.
(Ugh, I hate that this probably made no sense. I hope my future reviews are better…sorry about that, I’m new at this.)
Glass Girl was so amazing because it actually made me cry. Books never do that.
Can't wait to read the sequel! I recommend this to everyone who doesn't mind hurting a bit emotionally at the mercy of words. ;)
Here's my "formal" review:
Characters
Quite honestly, the characters were the best part of Glass Girl. One thing Ms. Kurk is astoundingly good at is real characters that you can connect with at least some, no matter who you are. I, for one, connected so deeply with Meg, the main character, because she’s very empathetic like me. I know exactly how that feels and the author did an amazing job putting it into words.
Henry and Thanet were so real, too. I understand Henry and people thinking he has a perfect family. I get Thanet hating people pitying him. The two of them were just as real as Meg, even though we as readers don’t get to know them as well.
Plot
This was definitely a very complex book. I’d have quite a time of boiling it down to anything nice and simple, so I’m not even going to try. This story definitely was full of change, conflict, and…meaning, so I’d say the plot was excellent. It was a little hard trying to identify the goals of the characters in this story, but not that difficult.
The other thing was the pain. Everyone has felt pain before, so when a character does, too…it makes it so easy to connect with them. One thing Glass Girl dealt with a lot was pain. It was definitely very deep there, and I think that’s one of the things that really made it great. Ms. Kurk did an excellent job with this, I think, because she didn’t go overboard with it–there was just enough for the story, and while that was a lot, it wasn’t too much.
Overall
Glass Girl was just so amazing. I’ll admit it here and now, it made me cry. I don’t cry when I read books. But this one was different. Like I mentioned before, I really connected with the emotions, and I got the truths about this world and life so, so well. Sitting there reading this book, I was startled by how many of those moments where the author would impart truth through the characters seemed so similar to my own life.
“Mercy” appeared to be the theme of Glass Girl. Meg has been hurt all her life, and Henry teaches her about Mercy one night at a cave. It changes her, quite apparently. Mercy can change us, too, if we let it, which is something this book does a wonderful job teaching.
As I said before, the characters were immensely real and I loved that about it. There was plenty of deep, deep stuff in this story as well, and I think reading it has helped me. Changed me, probably, just like a good book should. There is so much people could learn from this book, and I don’t think I could begin to describe it all. Sooo? Read it. Just do and give it a try. Five stars for sure.
(Ugh, I hate that this probably made no sense. I hope my future reviews are better…sorry about that, I’m new at this.)
April 3, 2013
I adored this book. Meg's vulnerable, sweet voice moved me to tears time and time again. Her story of being shattered and getting put back together, of learning to accept mercy, is beautiful. Laura Anderson Kurk is a master with words, and I can't wait to buy her next release.
March 20, 2013
Meg is a girl with pieces of me and pieces of you encased in her heart. Like all of us, she aches for a sense of belonging. Like all of us, she longs to be loved. Only it’s harder for Meg than for most, because of the traumatic hand of cards she’s been dealt.
This beautiful, fragile, yet eloquent story takes Meg Cavanaugh to Wyoming, away from her home and everything she’s known in Pittsburgh. As her family attempts to escape their pain and start over, Meg feels she might shatter, literally. But on her first day in a new place, she meets two boys who give her a new perspective of herself – she’s less fragile than she thinks.
I could feel the protaganist’s, Meg's heart skip a beat for Henry and ache for her mom and miss Wyatt like no one has ever missed anyone before or sense.
Thank you, Laura Anderson Kurk for writing so lyrically and for sharing this stunning story of loss and gain.
This beautiful, fragile, yet eloquent story takes Meg Cavanaugh to Wyoming, away from her home and everything she’s known in Pittsburgh. As her family attempts to escape their pain and start over, Meg feels she might shatter, literally. But on her first day in a new place, she meets two boys who give her a new perspective of herself – she’s less fragile than she thinks.
I could feel the protaganist’s, Meg's heart skip a beat for Henry and ache for her mom and miss Wyatt like no one has ever missed anyone before or sense.
Thank you, Laura Anderson Kurk for writing so lyrically and for sharing this stunning story of loss and gain.
November 12, 2014
Glass Girl (2013 edition) is the story of Meg and Henry--the first part of their story. Meg is the new girl in town, but she's keeping a secret--her big brother died in a violent encounter that shattered her family. Henry longs to comfort the grief he can sense in Meg, and as they draw closer, he helps her to confront her demons and find a new source of strength.
Glass Girl is the first title by Laura Anderson Kurk, but it's full of promise for her future success in YA. She has created some deep characters; the reader will come to love Meg, Henry, and Thanet. Henry is the kind of guy you want your daughter to bring home; Ms. Kurk manages to make him a good hero without making him too-good-to-be-true. The reader will even learn to love Wyatt, Meg's deceased brother, and grieve right along with her.
This is not just a romance novel. This is a story about grief and living through the loss of a sibling. Ms. Kurk strikes just the right note of pathos, but out of the sadness, Ms. Kurk also communicates an inner peace and joy to her readers to a degree that is uncommon in YA fiction.
We don't discover until the story is almost over just how Wyatt died. The reader winds up piecing together Meg's past at about the same pace as Henry does. Even though Meg seems fragile in the beginning of the story, she discovers unsuspected wells of strength inside herself. In fact, she is the glue that holds her family together against terrible odds. There is a strong spiritual aspect to the conflict in this book. Meg has some tough questions about God and about why terrible things happen to people.
Ms. Kurk doesn't shy away from describing mental illness or the difficulties of dealing with depression and grief. The death of a young person is so hard to bear and tears many families apart. The story of Meg's family is tragic and true-to-life, and their reactions to grief are believable and gut-wrenching. Meg's struggle to live through the experience and emerge on the other side will draw you in and cause you to consider the sorrows of those living around you.
Readers, ninth grade and up, will identify with Meg and Henry and want to know what happens to them next. Fortunately, Ms. Kurk has written a sequel, Perfect Glass, which tells of the surprising twists and turns Henry and Meg encounter in the next year of their lives.
Readers of the 2010 version of Glass Girl will want to pick up the 2013 version to see the new characters and settings and how they shape the story leading up to the sequel. Perfect Glass will be available for purchase on June 1, 2013; a sneak preview is included at the end of Glass Girl.
Glass Girl is the first title by Laura Anderson Kurk, but it's full of promise for her future success in YA. She has created some deep characters; the reader will come to love Meg, Henry, and Thanet. Henry is the kind of guy you want your daughter to bring home; Ms. Kurk manages to make him a good hero without making him too-good-to-be-true. The reader will even learn to love Wyatt, Meg's deceased brother, and grieve right along with her.
This is not just a romance novel. This is a story about grief and living through the loss of a sibling. Ms. Kurk strikes just the right note of pathos, but out of the sadness, Ms. Kurk also communicates an inner peace and joy to her readers to a degree that is uncommon in YA fiction.
We don't discover until the story is almost over just how Wyatt died. The reader winds up piecing together Meg's past at about the same pace as Henry does. Even though Meg seems fragile in the beginning of the story, she discovers unsuspected wells of strength inside herself. In fact, she is the glue that holds her family together against terrible odds. There is a strong spiritual aspect to the conflict in this book. Meg has some tough questions about God and about why terrible things happen to people.
Ms. Kurk doesn't shy away from describing mental illness or the difficulties of dealing with depression and grief. The death of a young person is so hard to bear and tears many families apart. The story of Meg's family is tragic and true-to-life, and their reactions to grief are believable and gut-wrenching. Meg's struggle to live through the experience and emerge on the other side will draw you in and cause you to consider the sorrows of those living around you.
Readers, ninth grade and up, will identify with Meg and Henry and want to know what happens to them next. Fortunately, Ms. Kurk has written a sequel, Perfect Glass, which tells of the surprising twists and turns Henry and Meg encounter in the next year of their lives.
Readers of the 2010 version of Glass Girl will want to pick up the 2013 version to see the new characters and settings and how they shape the story leading up to the sequel. Perfect Glass will be available for purchase on June 1, 2013; a sneak preview is included at the end of Glass Girl.
January 4, 2014
Glass Girl is a beautiful and touching story, and I don't think I've ever read one like it. Before reading, I wasn't sure how I would like this novel, but the first page drew my attention in and never let it go. The characters, the plot, the setting…all the components of this book are amazing. My heart ached for Meg from the first page. She's tender and vulnerable with a pile of troubles weighing down on her. Meg still grieves her brother's death, her family moves across the country, and her mother is struggling with depression. Henry is faithful and he sees Meg for who she truly is. Thanet is lovable and the rest of the minor characters are so real and relatable.
Laura Anderson Kurk's prose is lyrical and honest. I loved the descriptions of Wyoming. As a girl from the East Coast like Meg, I've never experienced the country and I found the descriptions mesmerizing.
Most of all, I enjoyed Meg's journey to heal. Her pain was so real and caused me to cry. I hardly ever cry when I read books. Yes, I may get depressed and upset with characters, but it's not often when a book has me in tears like Glass Girl did. I could connect deeply with Meg's pain and her journey to find forgiveness and mercy.
The story does mention high school parties and alcohol, which I didn't love, but the author keeps it clean.
I personally think every girl should read this book; Glass Girl is for anyone who has ever felt grief or pain in their life. I highly recommend it to all girls and young adult lovers. Without a doubt, I will be reading the sequel, Perfect Glass…and I can't wait to read more from Laura Anderson Kurk!
Laura Anderson Kurk's prose is lyrical and honest. I loved the descriptions of Wyoming. As a girl from the East Coast like Meg, I've never experienced the country and I found the descriptions mesmerizing.
Most of all, I enjoyed Meg's journey to heal. Her pain was so real and caused me to cry. I hardly ever cry when I read books. Yes, I may get depressed and upset with characters, but it's not often when a book has me in tears like Glass Girl did. I could connect deeply with Meg's pain and her journey to find forgiveness and mercy.
The story does mention high school parties and alcohol, which I didn't love, but the author keeps it clean.
I personally think every girl should read this book; Glass Girl is for anyone who has ever felt grief or pain in their life. I highly recommend it to all girls and young adult lovers. Without a doubt, I will be reading the sequel, Perfect Glass…and I can't wait to read more from Laura Anderson Kurk!
June 26, 2014
I've been skimming a lot of young adult novels lately - for several reasons, one being that I have young adult children and want to know what they're reading - but the key word was "skimming." Mainly because, like EVERY genre, there is a LOT of fluff and nonsense in the ranks (sometimes high up in the ranks!), and this genre has been no different.
However, this book. This book. Oh my. I read it in two sittings, taking time only to sleep. A moving, deeply revealing story about the aftermath of tragedy and the healing that comes when we show mercy, when we share our pain with others, when we stop trying to pretend that we aren't broken.
This is a clean read with a beautiful depiction of what it looks like when young adults have REAL faith (not preachy, lets-make-God-look-like-a-legalistic-freak), and aren't afraid to live it out.
Brilliant. I can't recommend this enough. You will cry, though. I'm warning you. Your heart will break right along with the Glass Girl's. Sigh.
Laura, thank you for writing such a gorgeous book. I look forward to reading the sequel.
However, this book. This book. Oh my. I read it in two sittings, taking time only to sleep. A moving, deeply revealing story about the aftermath of tragedy and the healing that comes when we show mercy, when we share our pain with others, when we stop trying to pretend that we aren't broken.
This is a clean read with a beautiful depiction of what it looks like when young adults have REAL faith (not preachy, lets-make-God-look-like-a-legalistic-freak), and aren't afraid to live it out.
Brilliant. I can't recommend this enough. You will cry, though. I'm warning you. Your heart will break right along with the Glass Girl's. Sigh.
Laura, thank you for writing such a gorgeous book. I look forward to reading the sequel.
April 11, 2013
NON-SPOILER REVIEW
From the very beginning of the book I was pulled into the story. You're kept in the dark for quite a while with regards to what exactly the secret is that Meg is carrying along with her. You know the outline and what it caused to her family, but not the exact details and that's what I loved.
You go through the whole rollecoaster that Meg is going through, with regards to her parents, settling in a new town and of course the great loss and grief that is an ungoing turbulance in her life.
Every emotion in the book feels so real, Laura definately got me crying a couple of times throughout the book, because it was so easy to feel what Meg was feeling even though (luckily) I've never experienced anything like she is going through.
Then there is also Henry, who is just to lovable to be good (you would think) and Thanet, who is definatel a very, very inspiring character. It's just impossible not to love and feel for him at the exact same time.
From the very beginning of the book I was pulled into the story. You're kept in the dark for quite a while with regards to what exactly the secret is that Meg is carrying along with her. You know the outline and what it caused to her family, but not the exact details and that's what I loved.
You go through the whole rollecoaster that Meg is going through, with regards to her parents, settling in a new town and of course the great loss and grief that is an ungoing turbulance in her life.
Every emotion in the book feels so real, Laura definately got me crying a couple of times throughout the book, because it was so easy to feel what Meg was feeling even though (luckily) I've never experienced anything like she is going through.
Then there is also Henry, who is just to lovable to be good (you would think) and Thanet, who is definatel a very, very inspiring character. It's just impossible not to love and feel for him at the exact same time.
April 8, 2013
Glass Girl is the kind of story that pulls you into its world like a warm fire on a rainy wintry day and there's a hot chocolate with pink and white marshmallows and a little foamy stuff on the top just waiting for you to sip it slowly, to take a seat and stare out the window and admire the world for how it is.
It's a story that somehow invited me to stay, a story of longing and grief and cute cowboys. Meg was real, she thought real and she acted real. Her family was real. They fell apart and they tried to fix the pieces and... we learned to remember, to consider, to hold on to: what really matters.
It's a story that somehow invited me to stay, a story of longing and grief and cute cowboys. Meg was real, she thought real and she acted real. Her family was real. They fell apart and they tried to fix the pieces and... we learned to remember, to consider, to hold on to: what really matters.
January 24, 2012
Glass Girl was a very touching and inspirational book. I was hooked the moment I picked it up, and pretty devastated when it was done. Being a Pastor's kid, and a christian, I'm always looking for good books with a christian view, and this book did just that. I would recommend this book to any one who is craving a heart warming tale, and to be swept off their feet by the real life experiences that Meg went through in this beautiful story of faith and hope. I loved Glass Girl and I'm dying to read the next one. Thanks Mrs. Kurk, I have a new favorite book :)
January 22, 2014
I never wrote a "review" for this book, unfortunately. Every time I tried to get my thoughts out, I couldn't capture JUST how much I adored it. It's one that you'll need tissues to read, and one that keeps you thinking long after closing the last page. Despite being a YA book, there was just so much for adults to think on, too. It would truly make an amazing book club read. I HIGHLY recommend it, though!! It's a *beautiful* story.
Note: This book made it onto my "Top Ten Reads of 2013" list.
Note: This book made it onto my "Top Ten Reads of 2013" list.
June 3, 2013
I usually don't love YA books that are about a boy and a girl and their relationship, but this was way more than that. It was an achingly accurate depiction of pain and loss and love and I really enjoyed it. The characters in this book were really wonderful, and it all just seemed authentic and real, not this exagerated reality that sometimes exists in these types of books. So glad I read it, because it was a great read with realism and beauty and was so enjoyable.
January 14, 2012
The best book you can ever read. Laura writes with something I haven't read before, pure truth. The whole book is so true to life, you feel everything Meg goes through, you fall in love with Henry (he's mine girls!), and have an amazing experience through the whole book.
It's a must read. Don't think twice. Just read it.
It's a must read. Don't think twice. Just read it.
January 3, 2012
I absolutely loved this book! Laura is a phenomenal writer. Once I started reading I literally could not and would not put it down. I would and already have recommended this book to all of my friends. Its a sweet story of heartbreak, love, and above all, its a wonderful Christian read that changed my perspective of a lot of things and gave me a new found hope for my future.
August 6, 2013
There are few books that I've read that I would give a six star rating to if it were possible. This is one of them. So insightful. Kurk's writing is as delicate and intricate as the characters themselves...I just downloaded the sequel!
December 18, 2021
4,5! Fajna amerykańska historia miłości młodych ludzi!
April 9, 2013
I know they say not to judge a book by its cover, but as soon as I saw the cover for Glass Girl, I knew I would love it!
Glass Girl was the second book to be released in the indie line of Playlist fiction, and it’s really giving me hope for future Christian fiction. This book was so far removed from the preachiness that normally dogs Christian fiction.
Glass Girl follows Meg, a shy caring girl. The book picks up not long after the tragic death of Wyatt, Meg’s charismatic older brother. Her family, trying to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, decides to relocate to the other side of the country, from Philadelphia to a tiny town in the middle of ranch country in Wyoming.
Meg begins to recover from the tragedy, starting at her new school with a clean slate. She meets Thanet, Tennyson, and the dashing young cow-boy Henry. None of them know of the heartbreak that haunts her and she starts to put her life back together. Unfortunately, the move does nothing to help her mother deal with her grief. Meg finds herself with a mother who is spiraling into a black hole of depression and grief.
I found this book to be very well written. The author did a great job with the characters and the romance between the polite country cowboy, Henry, and withdrawn, city-girl, Meg couldn’t be cuter or more heart rending.
I love the way Laura Kurk dealt with forgiveness on so many levels, looking at both forgiveness of self and people some might consider unforgivable. The way she handled grief was also amazing. The analogies she drew between Meg and glass were breath-taking! I loved the way Meg started out thinking she was a glass girl because she was easily shattered, and then learned that glass could actually be incredibly strong and hold up under immense pressure.
I also really liked how sweet and just generally supportive Henry was. I loved that he wanted to show Meg he loved her the good, old-fashioned way! I’m so sick of boy+girl duo falling madly in love with each other in the first fifteen pages and having passionate make out sessions as soon as the opportunity presented itself. Trail rides and picnics and loaned jackets and walks to the front door are so much more romantic and refreshing in the current YA market.
One thing I didn’t love was the Christian aspect of this book. I know that I hate preachiness, and I’m very thankful that Christian fiction authors take such great care to avoid it. However, I wish this book had gone a little bit deeper at looking at how Meg had turned away from God after he allowed what he did to happen to her brother. And then, when she starts to heal, looking at her coming back to God with the loving leadership of Henry. I also didn’t quite understand why such a stellar Christian guy would be so seriously dating a girl who clearly didn’t believe the same things that he did. As a Christian teen, I didn’t quite see how someone like Henry would be okay with dating someone as blatantly non-Christian as Meg.
That being said, I loved Glass Girl, and would strongly recommend it to any high-school age girl or older. The sheer amount of touching moments paired with sad beats and unmatched realness had tears running down my face on and off for the whole book. Sometimes I didn’t even know why I was crying, except that I just felt for and cared about the characters so much! I cannot wait for Perfect Glass, the next book in this series.
Glass Girl was the second book to be released in the indie line of Playlist fiction, and it’s really giving me hope for future Christian fiction. This book was so far removed from the preachiness that normally dogs Christian fiction.
Glass Girl follows Meg, a shy caring girl. The book picks up not long after the tragic death of Wyatt, Meg’s charismatic older brother. Her family, trying to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, decides to relocate to the other side of the country, from Philadelphia to a tiny town in the middle of ranch country in Wyoming.
Meg begins to recover from the tragedy, starting at her new school with a clean slate. She meets Thanet, Tennyson, and the dashing young cow-boy Henry. None of them know of the heartbreak that haunts her and she starts to put her life back together. Unfortunately, the move does nothing to help her mother deal with her grief. Meg finds herself with a mother who is spiraling into a black hole of depression and grief.
I found this book to be very well written. The author did a great job with the characters and the romance between the polite country cowboy, Henry, and withdrawn, city-girl, Meg couldn’t be cuter or more heart rending.
I love the way Laura Kurk dealt with forgiveness on so many levels, looking at both forgiveness of self and people some might consider unforgivable. The way she handled grief was also amazing. The analogies she drew between Meg and glass were breath-taking! I loved the way Meg started out thinking she was a glass girl because she was easily shattered, and then learned that glass could actually be incredibly strong and hold up under immense pressure.
I also really liked how sweet and just generally supportive Henry was. I loved that he wanted to show Meg he loved her the good, old-fashioned way! I’m so sick of boy+girl duo falling madly in love with each other in the first fifteen pages and having passionate make out sessions as soon as the opportunity presented itself. Trail rides and picnics and loaned jackets and walks to the front door are so much more romantic and refreshing in the current YA market.
One thing I didn’t love was the Christian aspect of this book. I know that I hate preachiness, and I’m very thankful that Christian fiction authors take such great care to avoid it. However, I wish this book had gone a little bit deeper at looking at how Meg had turned away from God after he allowed what he did to happen to her brother. And then, when she starts to heal, looking at her coming back to God with the loving leadership of Henry. I also didn’t quite understand why such a stellar Christian guy would be so seriously dating a girl who clearly didn’t believe the same things that he did. As a Christian teen, I didn’t quite see how someone like Henry would be okay with dating someone as blatantly non-Christian as Meg.
That being said, I loved Glass Girl, and would strongly recommend it to any high-school age girl or older. The sheer amount of touching moments paired with sad beats and unmatched realness had tears running down my face on and off for the whole book. Sometimes I didn’t even know why I was crying, except that I just felt for and cared about the characters so much! I cannot wait for Perfect Glass, the next book in this series.
June 12, 2013
Well. I'm not even sure where to begin. But in a good way! Because this was a lovely story. Truly lovely. It's quiet and gentle, no major drama or hijinks here. Just a girl and her family grieving and trying to learn how to live again after the death of a beloved brother and son. Meg is a wonderful character. Trying to cope with a life without her big brother is difficult for her. But added to her burden is her own mother who is slowly coming apart inside. So Meg feels she has to hold things together and act like everything's okay, when she's barely holding herself together and everything is clearly not okay! The move to Wyoming feels like a clean slate, so she starts life there by allowing everyone to believe she's an only child. With no tragedy in her background, everyone treats her normal. But when you're hardly holding it together, secrets don't last too long. And with big secrets like a mother who is no longer herself and a dead brother, coupled with feeling immensely breakable, Meg is in desperate need for support.
Which she gets from a boy named Henry. And what a boy he is! Oh my. Henry is nice, and sweet, and kind, just an all around great guy. He can see Meg is hiding something, but he patiently waits until she is able to talk about it. He is adorable! Seriously. Where was my "Henry" when I was in high school anyway? ;) He's a rancher's son who is as comfortable on the back of a horse as he is driving a car. And he gives Meg time, care, love, and gentleness. He is just so good to her and for her. With his help, she begins to "climb her mountain" as he describes it. And he is right there beside her all the way to the top. Henry is awesome!
All the characters have more than one side to them, as people do in real life. So my first impressions would change unexpectedly. But one unchanging person was Thanet. He was such a great addition to the story. He has Cerebral Paulsy, yet he doesn't let it stop him from living as normal a life as he can. He's a great source of encouragement for Meg. And Tennyson ended up surprising me a lot! I wasn't too thrilled with her in the beginning, but she grew on me and ended up being a wonderful friend.
This isn't a perfectly written story. There are some parts where the pacing feels a little off and things don't flow as smooth. But what Ms. Kurk does so incredibly well is sprinkle little nuggets of thoughtfulness here and there. I was highlighting so many passages on my Kindle! Her writing is simple, yet profound and sincere. Things would be moving along quietly when suddenly a sentence or a whole paragraph would leap out at me and make me stop and think. Her descriptions draw you into the story with just a few words and relies on your imagination to fill in the rest. Which it does easily! :) I could readily picture the rolling terrain that Meg and Henry were riding over, the little bookstore where Meg works, and her family's tiny house with so much unspoken emotion filling it. The story winds around your heart so subtly, until the moment you realize exactly how much of your heart it has grabbed hold of!
If you haven't figured out already, I loved this story a lot! Comforting and warm, it will grab your emotions and have you invested in Meg and her journey to realizing how strong she actually is. Read it! :)
Which she gets from a boy named Henry. And what a boy he is! Oh my. Henry is nice, and sweet, and kind, just an all around great guy. He can see Meg is hiding something, but he patiently waits until she is able to talk about it. He is adorable! Seriously. Where was my "Henry" when I was in high school anyway? ;) He's a rancher's son who is as comfortable on the back of a horse as he is driving a car. And he gives Meg time, care, love, and gentleness. He is just so good to her and for her. With his help, she begins to "climb her mountain" as he describes it. And he is right there beside her all the way to the top. Henry is awesome!
All the characters have more than one side to them, as people do in real life. So my first impressions would change unexpectedly. But one unchanging person was Thanet. He was such a great addition to the story. He has Cerebral Paulsy, yet he doesn't let it stop him from living as normal a life as he can. He's a great source of encouragement for Meg. And Tennyson ended up surprising me a lot! I wasn't too thrilled with her in the beginning, but she grew on me and ended up being a wonderful friend.
This isn't a perfectly written story. There are some parts where the pacing feels a little off and things don't flow as smooth. But what Ms. Kurk does so incredibly well is sprinkle little nuggets of thoughtfulness here and there. I was highlighting so many passages on my Kindle! Her writing is simple, yet profound and sincere. Things would be moving along quietly when suddenly a sentence or a whole paragraph would leap out at me and make me stop and think. Her descriptions draw you into the story with just a few words and relies on your imagination to fill in the rest. Which it does easily! :) I could readily picture the rolling terrain that Meg and Henry were riding over, the little bookstore where Meg works, and her family's tiny house with so much unspoken emotion filling it. The story winds around your heart so subtly, until the moment you realize exactly how much of your heart it has grabbed hold of!
If you haven't figured out already, I loved this story a lot! Comforting and warm, it will grab your emotions and have you invested in Meg and her journey to realizing how strong she actually is. Read it! :)
April 23, 2022
Rating - 4.5 stars
Maybe check the trigger warnings before reading this one.
So so sad. Really felt for her and the fam. If you're grieving the loss of a loved one - this one's for you.
Lost 1/2 a star (and would have lost more if not for the flawless portrayal of their grief) coz I didnt really feel the spark in their romance - y'know? Very sweet.... but NO chemistry period.
Maybe check the trigger warnings before reading this one.
So so sad. Really felt for her and the fam. If you're grieving the loss of a loved one - this one's for you.
Lost 1/2 a star (and would have lost more if not for the flawless portrayal of their grief) coz I didnt really feel the spark in their romance - y'know? Very sweet.... but NO chemistry period.
March 10, 2016
This book….I don’t even know if I can really express just how I really feel about this one. Glass Girl is for everyone. If you have lost someone in a tragic way or somehow felt like someone’s death was your fault or if you or someone you know has dealt with bullying then you should read this book.
Meg has such a touching story. It is a bit of a mystery for a while what exactly happened to her brother and why she feels like it is her fault but what happens leading up to the moment of reveal keeps you drawn in to the story. I actually stayed up reading this and just when I thought I would stop and go to bed I would either cry or get teary and I would want to know the outcome.
One of the teachers at Meg’s school says something that I wish more teachers would say. "Say smart things and don't make each others' lives hell." It actually kind of reminds me of a quote from the series finale of Bo y Meets World from Mr. Feeny. "Believe in yourselves. Dream. Try. DO Good."
The words you say and how you say them make a difference. So, do good, say good, make a difference. ♥
Meg has such a touching story. It is a bit of a mystery for a while what exactly happened to her brother and why she feels like it is her fault but what happens leading up to the moment of reveal keeps you drawn in to the story. I actually stayed up reading this and just when I thought I would stop and go to bed I would either cry or get teary and I would want to know the outcome.
One of the teachers at Meg’s school says something that I wish more teachers would say. "Say smart things and don't make each others' lives hell." It actually kind of reminds me of a quote from the series finale of Bo y Meets World from Mr. Feeny. "Believe in yourselves. Dream. Try. DO Good."
The words you say and how you say them make a difference. So, do good, say good, make a difference. ♥
July 29, 2016
After the first few pages of this book, I was hooked. I found myself reading any spare moment I had. The book was sad, compelling, and beautiful. Everything I didn't know I needed to read. The sadness comes from the death of a teenage boy, Wyatt, in a school shooting. You get to see how his father, mother, and sister Meg each deal with the tragedy differently. They move to a small town to get away from it all. The father starts a new job, mother stays in bed and can't move on, and Meg starts at a new school and makes new friends, all while hiding the story of her brother. Every young adult female needs to read this book because I feel they would be able to relate to it, after all, in the end all anyone wants is to be accepted and loved.
April 11, 2014
Oh. My. God. This book has got to be the best book I have ever read.
I was on a roller coaster of emotions the entire book and I could not put it down. Laura Anderson Kurk is a phenomenal writer and I cannot wait to begin reading the second book.
Henry had me hooked the second we met him. I mean who doesn't love a sweet sensitive caring and loving cowboy. *swoon* he's just too perfect and raised my standards even higher for guys.
If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would because they deserve more.
I was on a roller coaster of emotions the entire book and I could not put it down. Laura Anderson Kurk is a phenomenal writer and I cannot wait to begin reading the second book.
Henry had me hooked the second we met him. I mean who doesn't love a sweet sensitive caring and loving cowboy. *swoon* he's just too perfect and raised my standards even higher for guys.
If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would because they deserve more.
August 12, 2015
A beautiful story! I absolutely loved this book. At the beginning I couldn't really get into the story but it picked up quickly. The one thing I didn't like was there were a few swear words. Overall I loved this book!
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August 3, 202249% dnf. Nie wciągnęło mnie. Ta książka się zestarzała moim zdaniem. Nie miała w sobie żadnego elementu, który by mnie absorbował. Do tego mam dziwne poczucie, że ma klimat zmierzchu.
September 11, 2022
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May 27, 2013
5 out of 5 Stars
Glass Girl in five words: It was absolutely, positively beautiful.
Goodness gracious, I love this book. Love. It. Laura Anderson Kurk’s writing is both beautiful and lyrical; Her characters rich, layered, and oh so very real. The depth of emotion that this book evokes will at the same time leave you breathless and have you begging for more. It will break your heart and then put you back together again. You may not be the same as you were when you started, but you will most definitely be left whole.
“We all have a gap after we lose someone. We think that we will always have this hole that’s obvious to everyone around us. We won’t. The hole will be filled with life. It will be something entirely different, but at least it won’t let the wind in anymore.”
I connected with Meg from the very first page. Her pain and guilt were palpable; Her sorrow was my own. My heart broke for her. I cried for her. With her. I shared her sliver of hope at a new beginning as she moved away from the only place that she had ever called home. I carried Wyatt around in my heart, just as she did in hers. I was with her the frist time she met Thanet, and my heart was warmed. I fell in love with Henry, well, because he’s Henry.
“All right Meg. First thing you need to know is that a man’s horse is only very slightly less important to him than is girl.”
Henry Whitmire is kind, gentle, and caring. He takes his responsibilities seriously, and won’t back down if the going gets tough. He knows what’s important in life and he’d move Heaven and Earth to take care of what’s his. Every girl deserves a Henry. Especially Meg. He lends her his strength and teaches her that it’s okay to let go. He let’s her know that being sensitive isn’t the end of the world, because you’re not in this world alone. He reaffirms her faith. He becomes her mercy.
“We’re all human and mortal. We’re all going to suffer and die. But it’s how we are with each other during those times that proves God’s here with us. He comes in through people. People who love us anyway. They jump right into the chaos with us and try to help us make sense of it. That’s what mercy is. . . it’s choosing to help, or forgive, or love even when it goes against all logic.”
One thing that I loved about this book was that it’s characters were wise beyond their years. Whether it was due to disability, tragedy, or responsibility, those kids saw the world differently than most. They knew how to spot what is truly important in life and they each had more heart than they knew what to do with. It was refreshing.
This story is not a light one, but it does have a light. It will suck you in and when you come out on the other side, you’ll be better for it. I highly recommend this book. To Everyone. Grab some tissues. Read it. Love it. Thank me later :)
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Glass Girl in five words: It was absolutely, positively beautiful.
Goodness gracious, I love this book. Love. It. Laura Anderson Kurk’s writing is both beautiful and lyrical; Her characters rich, layered, and oh so very real. The depth of emotion that this book evokes will at the same time leave you breathless and have you begging for more. It will break your heart and then put you back together again. You may not be the same as you were when you started, but you will most definitely be left whole.
“We all have a gap after we lose someone. We think that we will always have this hole that’s obvious to everyone around us. We won’t. The hole will be filled with life. It will be something entirely different, but at least it won’t let the wind in anymore.”
I connected with Meg from the very first page. Her pain and guilt were palpable; Her sorrow was my own. My heart broke for her. I cried for her. With her. I shared her sliver of hope at a new beginning as she moved away from the only place that she had ever called home. I carried Wyatt around in my heart, just as she did in hers. I was with her the frist time she met Thanet, and my heart was warmed. I fell in love with Henry, well, because he’s Henry.
“All right Meg. First thing you need to know is that a man’s horse is only very slightly less important to him than is girl.”
Henry Whitmire is kind, gentle, and caring. He takes his responsibilities seriously, and won’t back down if the going gets tough. He knows what’s important in life and he’d move Heaven and Earth to take care of what’s his. Every girl deserves a Henry. Especially Meg. He lends her his strength and teaches her that it’s okay to let go. He let’s her know that being sensitive isn’t the end of the world, because you’re not in this world alone. He reaffirms her faith. He becomes her mercy.
“We’re all human and mortal. We’re all going to suffer and die. But it’s how we are with each other during those times that proves God’s here with us. He comes in through people. People who love us anyway. They jump right into the chaos with us and try to help us make sense of it. That’s what mercy is. . . it’s choosing to help, or forgive, or love even when it goes against all logic.”
One thing that I loved about this book was that it’s characters were wise beyond their years. Whether it was due to disability, tragedy, or responsibility, those kids saw the world differently than most. They knew how to spot what is truly important in life and they each had more heart than they knew what to do with. It was refreshing.
This story is not a light one, but it does have a light. It will suck you in and when you come out on the other side, you’ll be better for it. I highly recommend this book. To Everyone. Grab some tissues. Read it. Love it. Thank me later :)
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December 19, 2014
The only way to describe Glass Girl is using words like powerful or impactful or — you get the picture. When I turned the last page and set the book down, I was unsettled. This is the kind of journey that requires days to digest. Yes, it was that good.
There were so many aspects about Glass Girl I enjoyed. Initially, what enticed me to the story is that most of it takes place in Wyoming. Having married a Wyoming boy and lived there for five years, I was excited to read a book that took place in an all-too-often-overlooked state and read the viewpoint of a transplant like myself. And I had no trouble slipping into the setting – I pictured the small town of Buffalo, WY until the book clarified that they were closer to the Worland/Thermopolis area. Slightly different scenery but same Wyomingite vibe. In fact, the only inconsistency I found was a scene where Meg experiences hot springs for the first time. Speaking from my own first encounter, there is no way she would not have noticed and commented on the heavy sulfur smell. Believe me, it’s a shock when you aren't expecting it!! ;)
If I step back and analyze the book critically, I didn't love the romance. If I was a teen perhaps I would feel differently but as a mother… Henry was sweet and kind and, frankly, a little too perfect. My biggest issue was how the two of them were constantly completely alone, one of those times she actually sat on his lap while wearing a bathing suit, and they went on an overnight trip (albeit with semi-competent adult supervision). Meg was foolish at times and exposed herself to several dangerous situations but they were realistic teen scenarios and I don’t think she really had a Christian faith to fall back on at those points in the story. But Henry did and so I found his deliberately exposing the two of them to constant physical temptation disconcerting mainly because he seemed to have no qualms over it.
But the true gem of the story is Meg’s journey in learning grace, mercy, forgiveness and love. In applying them to her classmates, her family, and ultimately herself. It’s difficult to explain but the entire subject-matter is handled so thoughtfully and deeply. It’s powerful and woven throughout the entire book in a growing theme. I think a reader would be challenged to experience Glass Girl and not emerge a better person – a Christian with a deeper faith.
(I won a copy from lisagodfrees.com in a giveaway. I was not required to write a positive review (or any review at all). The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.)
There were so many aspects about Glass Girl I enjoyed. Initially, what enticed me to the story is that most of it takes place in Wyoming. Having married a Wyoming boy and lived there for five years, I was excited to read a book that took place in an all-too-often-overlooked state and read the viewpoint of a transplant like myself. And I had no trouble slipping into the setting – I pictured the small town of Buffalo, WY until the book clarified that they were closer to the Worland/Thermopolis area. Slightly different scenery but same Wyomingite vibe. In fact, the only inconsistency I found was a scene where Meg experiences hot springs for the first time. Speaking from my own first encounter, there is no way she would not have noticed and commented on the heavy sulfur smell. Believe me, it’s a shock when you aren't expecting it!! ;)
If I step back and analyze the book critically, I didn't love the romance. If I was a teen perhaps I would feel differently but as a mother… Henry was sweet and kind and, frankly, a little too perfect. My biggest issue was how the two of them were constantly completely alone, one of those times she actually sat on his lap while wearing a bathing suit, and they went on an overnight trip (albeit with semi-competent adult supervision). Meg was foolish at times and exposed herself to several dangerous situations but they were realistic teen scenarios and I don’t think she really had a Christian faith to fall back on at those points in the story. But Henry did and so I found his deliberately exposing the two of them to constant physical temptation disconcerting mainly because he seemed to have no qualms over it.
But the true gem of the story is Meg’s journey in learning grace, mercy, forgiveness and love. In applying them to her classmates, her family, and ultimately herself. It’s difficult to explain but the entire subject-matter is handled so thoughtfully and deeply. It’s powerful and woven throughout the entire book in a growing theme. I think a reader would be challenged to experience Glass Girl and not emerge a better person – a Christian with a deeper faith.
(I won a copy from lisagodfrees.com in a giveaway. I was not required to write a positive review (or any review at all). The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.)
August 6, 2013
I have a love/hate relationship with this book.
I love it.
Meg and Wyatt. Brother and sister who grew up close. Who have this amazing relationship growing up and continue when they enter high school. I really admire Wyatt as an older brother. Knowing how special of a guy he was makes it even worse for him to be taken from the world.
Meg and her dad was a nice balance when it came to her parents. While her mom was withdrawing into herself, her dad was doing his best to be there for his family. He actually talked to Meg about normal things, tough things, simple things. It eased the ache in my heart I felt for Meg a bit knowing she had a parent who who was present in life.
Meg and Henry were a nice touch. The book wasn't centred on their growing romance, but Henry as a character helped Meg. And I love Henry for how sweet, kind, and smart he is. Meg lived in a world of her own where she could start over when she moved away from Pittsburgh. When her reality was revealed, Henry proved to be the good guy he is.
Everything was tied together wonderfully. Reading a story about this grief of a family gives me another perspective of what some people have to face.
I hate it.
Crying. It's pretty much all I did while reading this book. A sister losing her brother; her only sibling? It was to close to home. I've never lost my brother; my only sibling, but seeing what Meg and her family went through broke my heart. I would be reading her letters to Wyatt and tears would spring to my eyes while my throat closes up. Nothing about the book was bad. I was just irritated that I couldn't keep my tears in while reading. It made it weird when I'm sitting in the living room and all of a sudden I'm sniffling and wiping away tears. I wasn't embarrassed or anything, but just hearing that dread question "are you crying?" causes for an explanation I don't want to give.
I appreciated Meg's kind, accepting character. She was different from other characters who deal with loss. She wasn't bitchy, mad at the world, or closed off to anyone including her family. She was a breath of fresh air, and this book was worth reading because of her.
I love it.
Meg and Wyatt. Brother and sister who grew up close. Who have this amazing relationship growing up and continue when they enter high school. I really admire Wyatt as an older brother. Knowing how special of a guy he was makes it even worse for him to be taken from the world.
Meg and her dad was a nice balance when it came to her parents. While her mom was withdrawing into herself, her dad was doing his best to be there for his family. He actually talked to Meg about normal things, tough things, simple things. It eased the ache in my heart I felt for Meg a bit knowing she had a parent who who was present in life.
Meg and Henry were a nice touch. The book wasn't centred on their growing romance, but Henry as a character helped Meg. And I love Henry for how sweet, kind, and smart he is. Meg lived in a world of her own where she could start over when she moved away from Pittsburgh. When her reality was revealed, Henry proved to be the good guy he is.
Everything was tied together wonderfully. Reading a story about this grief of a family gives me another perspective of what some people have to face.
I hate it.
Crying. It's pretty much all I did while reading this book. A sister losing her brother; her only sibling? It was to close to home. I've never lost my brother; my only sibling, but seeing what Meg and her family went through broke my heart. I would be reading her letters to Wyatt and tears would spring to my eyes while my throat closes up. Nothing about the book was bad. I was just irritated that I couldn't keep my tears in while reading. It made it weird when I'm sitting in the living room and all of a sudden I'm sniffling and wiping away tears. I wasn't embarrassed or anything, but just hearing that dread question "are you crying?" causes for an explanation I don't want to give.
I appreciated Meg's kind, accepting character. She was different from other characters who deal with loss. She wasn't bitchy, mad at the world, or closed off to anyone including her family. She was a breath of fresh air, and this book was worth reading because of her.
March 4, 2014
Glass Girl is a beautiful and touching story, and I don't think I've ever read one like it. Before reading, I wasn't sure how I would like this novel, but the first page drew my attention in and never let it go. The characters, the plot, the setting…all the components of this book are amazing. My heart ached for Meg from the first page. She's tender and vulnerable with a pile of troubles weighing down on her. Meg still grieves her brother's death, her family moves across the country, and her mother is struggling with depression. Henry is faithful and he sees Meg for who she truly is. Thanet is lovable and the rest of the minor characters are so real and relatable.
Laura Anderson Kurk's prose is lyrical and honest. I loved the descriptions of Wyoming. As a girl from the East Coast like Meg, I've never experienced the country and I found the descriptions mesmerizing.
Most of all, I enjoyed Meg's journey to heal. Her pain was so real and caused me to cry. I hardly ever cry when I read books. Yes, I may get depressed and upset with characters, but it's not often when a book has me in tears like Glass Girl did. I could connect deeply with Meg's pain and her journey to find forgiveness and mercy.
The story does mention high school parties and alcohol, which I didn't love, but the author keeps it clean.
I personally think every girl should read this book; Glass Girl is for anyone who has ever felt grief or pain in their life. I highly recommend it to all girls and young adult lovers. Without a doubt, I will be reading the sequel, Perfect Glass…and I can't wait to read more from Laura Anderson Kurk!
Laura Anderson Kurk's prose is lyrical and honest. I loved the descriptions of Wyoming. As a girl from the East Coast like Meg, I've never experienced the country and I found the descriptions mesmerizing.
Most of all, I enjoyed Meg's journey to heal. Her pain was so real and caused me to cry. I hardly ever cry when I read books. Yes, I may get depressed and upset with characters, but it's not often when a book has me in tears like Glass Girl did. I could connect deeply with Meg's pain and her journey to find forgiveness and mercy.
The story does mention high school parties and alcohol, which I didn't love, but the author keeps it clean.
I personally think every girl should read this book; Glass Girl is for anyone who has ever felt grief or pain in their life. I highly recommend it to all girls and young adult lovers. Without a doubt, I will be reading the sequel, Perfect Glass…and I can't wait to read more from Laura Anderson Kurk!
June 17, 2013
Every once in a while readers find a book that's perfect in everything possible. The deepness of the story and the way it's beautifully narrated is what makes it outstanding; and Glass Girl is one of those books. This book presents the story of Meg, a girl facing the loss of her elder brother and how both her and her family is trying to survive this loss. What I loved about this book was the reality of the story, how even though this is Meg's story, we can find every piece that makes her story so touching. I must say I haven’t been able to find a likable female character like Meg in a long time. I love how beautiful she is on the inside and outside, her strength and weaknesses and how she struggles with a lot and still manages to be herself. Secondary characters contribute to a good balance in the story and I must say Thanet stole my heart. The love story in this book is beautiful, Henry is one of those love interests that steals your heart. It was beautiful to see how they met and how their relationship developed. The beauty of this relationship goes beyond words with a sense of perfection, like an unforgettable love poem. The biggest credit I can give Mrs. Anderson Kurk is the message of love, faith, believing, succeed and let go without sounding preachy. I really think every person can connect with the emotions transpiring in the story. Glass Girl, the story of a girl with a broken heart, who is afraid to lose everything during the process of grieving but will comprehend life's truth and find mercy in forever love.
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