A review by ronpayne
The City in Glass by Nghi Vo

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A very short fantasy novel about a demon who is happily participating in and guiding the development of a city over centuries when a group of angels destroy it. Before they leave, she attacks one with a part of herself causing him to be cast out, and tied to her. What follows is a fascinating character interaction as the demon begins to rebuild and the angel tries to appease her enough to be freed. And when I tell you that you won’t guess the ending, believe me.