The City in Glass By Nghi Vo

In The City in Glass, Hugo Award-winning author Nghi Vo crafts a mesmerizing standalone novel that immerses readers in the enchanting, tumultuous world of Azril—a city defined by its vibrant joys and tumultuous desires. The immortal demon Vitrine has shaped the city through generations, nurturing its spirit and its people with her capricious love. However, the arrival of angels signals a cataclysmic shift, leaving Vitrine bereft, clutching memories and a book filled with the names of those she has lost.

Amid the ruins of Azril, Vitrine finds herself bound to an angel, cursed by her grief and rage. Their relationship, destined for destruction, evolves into a consuming obsession, as they grapple with the weight of their past and the potential for transformation. Together, they explore the depths of the city’s forgotten history, forging a new future amidst the ashes of what once was.

As war looms once more over Azril, Vitrine and her angel must confront their intertwined fates and decide whether to fight for the city they have rebuilt or to let it fall again. With its rich exploration of themes like death, resurrection, memory, and redemption, The City in Glass is a captivating tale that intertwines epic love with the complexities of identity and existence. Vo’s narrative resonates with the lyrical qualities of Calvino, Mieville, and Le Guin, offering a profound reflection on desire and the power to reshape one’s world. 📚❤️