This book is not meant for those who crave happy endings or find themselves tearing up at the suffering of others. The Shadow in the Glass is praised as “deliciously dark,” and this should not be taken lightly. There were many moments in this story that nauseated me and forced me to set the book aside. While the author’s writing style is wonderfully descriptive, I was frustrated by the tediously slow pacing. The big events were entertaining, but the moments between them dragged on and on. The ending leaves a lot to be desired, with many unexplained loose ends. If you enjoy Cinderella retellings where the kindhearted maiden wins her prince and retires to a life of bliss, I urge you to look elsewhere.