Today we’re thrilled to participate in the Bookstagram & Creative Tour for The Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson hosted by MTMC Tours. In Edwardian London, a psychic and a reclusive aristocrat must work together to stop a series of uncanny murders. The Fire in the Glass is the first book in The London Charismatics, a YA Historical Fantasy series. Book 4, What the Ravens Sing, out now!
Now read on below for a book review + a Bookstagram International Giveaway for an opportunity to win an epic prize!
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The Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson
Series: The Charismatics #1
Published by Vaughan Woods Publishing on February 1st, 2021
Genres: Historical Fantasy, YA
Pages: 498
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
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I received this book for free from Author, MTMC Tours in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
London, 1914. Lily’s visions could stop a killer… if she’ll trust a reclusive aristocrat with her darkest secret.
A monster stalks the gaslit streets of Edwardian London, draining the blood of the city’s mediums. Lily Albright knows who’s next.
Lily is plagued by visions of the future she can never change. When a mysterious fiend threatens someone she loves, she’s determined this time will be different.
But she can’t do it alone. To save a life, Lily must reveal her darkest secrets to someone she has little reason to trust—the reclusive Lord Strangford, a man haunted by his own unusual powers.
From the glittering galleries of Bond Street to the rookeries of Southwark, Lily and Strangford plunge into a dark conspiracy that lies at the heart of England’s rising eugenics movement. To thwart it, Lily must face a past rife with betrayal—and embrace the power she has spent her entire life trying to escape.
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Why you need to read The Fire in the Glass
‘To know others is intelligence. To know one’s self is wisdom. Mastering others is strength. Mastering one’s self is power.’
I knew it…I knew I was going to love The Fire in the Glass the moment I finished the first chapter. A historical fantasy with spellbinding mystery and two intriguing MCs, it was simply unputdownable! I was equally charmed by Lily and Strangford, the more I read about them, their powers (known here as charismatics) and their alliance to save Lily’s friend Estelle from a “spiritualist vampire”, I found myself lost in its pages! Add in a dash of romance and a sprinkle of paranormal, The Fire in the Glass is a must read!!
There would be no changing what she saw in her visions. It wasn’t a gift or a responsibility. It was a curse, her own private torture.
Now, in this historical fantasy, charisma is define as: “One that refers not to attractions of physique or character, but to something else entirely—a divinely-conferred extraordinary power. From the Greek khárisma—a gift of grace.” Which creates the term charismatics ! And as I mentioned before, this particular people are born with extraordinary gifts, for example Lilly has visions of the future. How awesome is that?! We even get to enter into a secret society that is somewhat a refuge for said people since some of them face unfair treatment, which was infuriating. I found them fascinating, I just wanted to know more about them!!
It was an escape, and it was futile. What she was running from could not be outpaced. That was the trouble with the future.
The fourth and final book, What the Ravens Sing, just released, so this is the perfect opportunity to binge read the series!! And I promise this first book in The Charismatics series is perfect for all the historical fantasy lovers out there!
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The Fire in the Glass
Booktok!
For The Fire in the Glass we filmed this BookTok featuring one of my favorite quotes/conversations between Lily & Strangford!! I loved them together, they are now one of my favorite ships!
I also added what you will find in this book. 😉 We had fun creating this, let me know what you think! 💖
@thereaderandthechef In Edwardian London, a psychic and a reclusive aristocrat must work together to stop a series of uncanny murders. 🍂 Huge thanks to @jbensonink & @mtmctours for inviting me to join the Bookstagram & Creative Tour! Check out my blog for a full review. 🍂 Immerse yourself in a gothic world of deadly intrigue, supernatural power and simmering romance. Book 4 in The London Charismatics, What the Ravens Sing, just released on April 1st! This YA Historical Fantasy series from Vaughan Woods Publishing is now complete and totally bingeable. I knew I was going to love The Fire in the Glass the moment I finished the first chapter, it was simply unputdownable. I loved Lily & Strangford, as allies but also as a couple. Need book 2 now! #londoncharismatics #bookrecommendations #historicalfantasy #fantasybooks #goodreads #bookishlove #bookishquote #booklover #mtmctours ♬ cardigan – Taylor Swift
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INTL Tour-wide Instagram Giveaway!
Head over to my Instagram account to enter the tour giveaway where one lucky reader will win a paperback copy of The Fire in the Glass, a character tarot card + a signed bookplate (open INTL)!
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Ends on April 15th, 2023. Winner will be announced on @mtmctours’ Instagram account.
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Tour Schedule:
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About Jacquelyn Benson
Jacquelyn Benson writes smart historical fantasy where strong women confront the stranger things that occupy the borders of our world.
She once lived in a museum, wrote a master’s thesis on the cultural anthropology of paranormal investigation, and received a gold medal for being clever. She owes a great deal to her elementary school librarian for sagely choosing to acquire the entire Time-Life Mysteries of the Unknown series.
Her debut novel, The Smoke Hunter, was nominated for Best Historical Fiction by RT Times. When not writing, she enjoys the company of a tall, dark, and handsome English teacher and practices unintentional magic.
If you’d like to be friends, you may find her everywhere @jbensonink or join the email list and she’ll send you updates every 2-3 months.
