The Glass Spare by Lauren DeStefano puts an interesting twist on the lethal touch concept. I am so intrigued by the main character’s ability to turn people into gemstones and her seeking redemption. The cursed prince’s character also seems like one that will bring a lot of mystery and eeriness to the book. I can’t wait to pick this one up in the fall!
The Glass Spare by Lauren DeStefano
Title: The Glass SpareAuthor: Lauren DeStefano
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Publication Date: October 24, 2017
A banished princess.
A deadly curse.
A kingdom at war.Wil Heidle, the only daughter of the king of the world’s wealthiest nation, has grown up in the shadows. Kept hidden from the world in order to serve as a spy for her father—whose obsession with building his empire is causing a war—Wil wants nothing more than to explore the world beyond her kingdom, if only her father would give her the chance.
Until one night Wil is attacked, and she discovers a dangerous secret. Her touch turns people into gemstone. At first Wil is horrified—but as she tests its limits, she’s drawn more and more to the strange and volatile ability. When it leads to tragedy, Wil is forced to face the destructive power within her and finally leave her home to seek the truth and a cure.
But finding the key to her redemption puts her in the path of a cursed prince who has his own ideas for what to do with her power.
With a world on the brink of war and a power of ultimate destruction, can Wil find a way to help the kingdom that’s turned its back on her, or will she betray her past and her family forever?
Book Quotes: The Glass Spare by Lauren DeStefano
Death itself is no match for you. The day you were born, it shrank away in fear.
Silence was not the absence of presence—it was its own presence
About Lauren DeStefano
Lauren DeStefano is the author of The Internment Chronicles and the New York Times bestselling Chemical Garden trilogy, which includes Wither, Fever, and Sever. She earned her BA in English with a concentration in creative writing from Albertus Magnus College in Connecticut.
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I was going all “Oh lord, now I have to add to my TBR again.” Opened Goodreads; it’s already on it! Well pfhew.. On the other hand.. October?! Seriously?! Haha.
Hahahaha! If I had a nickel for every time that has happened to me! The wait is definitely long, but I am sure it will all be worth it! 🙂
I honestly haven’t had it yet, until now. But that’s probably because I remember most books. I guess my brain’s failing me today, oops.
I haven’t read any book by Lauren DeStefano but this sounds very interesting. I might give this one a shot when it releases.
Neither have I, but I have seen some positive reviews! 🙂
I haven’t read any of Lauren DeStefano’s books before but I’ve only heard good things! The Glass Spare sounds awesome and it’s on my TBR as well!
Thanks for sharing!
Brittany @ Brittany’s Book Rambles
I think that this one just might be the start of a new favourite author for me. 🙂
I’m dying to get my hands on a copy of this book.
I hope we both enjoy it 🙂
Great post.
This book can’t come soon enough, seriously! Thinking about preordering this one, and I never preorder books! I hope you love it when you finally read it!
Now you are making me think that I should look into preordering it! I bet that there will be an amazing incentive. 🙂
This looks awesome. I have been reading all of these contemporaries, which is weirddddd… I really need a good action story!
I hope that you like this one if you do decide to read it! 🙂
This cover is stunning! I’m intrigued by her ability to turn people into gemstone.
Ooooh I hadn’t heard of this one before, but I love Lauren DeStefano! Added this one right away!
I’m a big Destefano fan and have read all her books: I have been meaning to read this one since I got it! I am making time for it ASAP! 😂