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Magic Under Glass

Young Adult Fiction 519

A beautiful story of how your life can change quickly if you never give up

January 25, 2010 (Updated: July 01, 2026)

Overall rating

4.0

Plot

4.0

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Reader reviewed by Crystal F

A
beautiful story of a girl who goes from dancing in a show to being a
woman set to sing with an automaton while living in a wealthy man's
home. I loved the fantasy world mixed with real world aspect of it. It
sounds like it's historical, yet there is wizardry and fairies mixed
in. A very well-developed world that I look forward to exploring more
in future books.

The love story is also beautiful. I like how it shows how one can fall
in love with someone for who they are not what they are - Nimira was
able to look past the fact that Erris is an automaton. And Erris' love
for Nimira was lovely too.

I liked Nimira's character, she is strong and even when she is a
dancer, she remember who she is and knows that she will have a better
life. She never compromises herself and I appreciated the
self-confidence she showed. But she wasn't without weakness either, she
was a great balance of being a young woman.

The plot kept this book moving along with the characters and it is a wonderful book to spend an afternoon with.

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