To Destroy an Illusion ~ Review

To Destroy an Illusion:

A Glass Mountain Retelling

The Shattered Tales #11

By Kendra E Ardnek

Isobel's life is merely one of existence. She lives within a glass palace that provides for her needs and her reflection is her companion until the day that Kieran appears. 

When Kieran is present she begins to remember another life, but when he leaves they slip away. But slowly she begins to retain what was lost. But does she want to remember what was with its trickery and pain? 

As a pawn Isobel's life was not her own, but as it is now it is incomplete. Kieran holds the answers she needs but he is bound to silence in matters that could set her free.

To Destroy an Illusion is a intriguing and imaginative retelling of the Glass Mountain. How can one determine the truth when surrounded by illusion and the past is shrouded? Isobel will have to work her way through the tangle of secrets, lies, and glamour that have wrapped her within their spell for far too long if she hopes to discover the truth and free the man she loves.

This is a clean retelling that will delight any fan of fairytale retellings even if you are unfamiliar with the original. I highly recommend this book as the characters are engaging and the settings gorgeous. As part of the Shattered Tales collection this book can be read in any order or on its own as each book is complete in and of itself.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations, but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

Surrounded by glass and glamour, how can you know what's real? 

Now Isobel's life is perfect - as long as she doesn't look too closely at the cracks in the glass. Yet, it's a lonely life, so when a charming young man takes the place of her reflection and speaks with her, she's glad for the companionship, even if his secrets threaten to topple everything she knows. Just how did she come to live in this glass palace? 

Before Kieran might play the part of the roguish younger prince, but he takes seriously his role as the last line of defense against threats to his parents and brother. When Lothilla brings her goddaughter to court wrapped in too much glamour, and his brother falls for the girl too quickly, he knows that something must be wrong. But what can he do against the power of an elder fae? 

Secrets and mystery abound, and who knows the truth under the perfection? What will stay standing when the illusion is destroyed? To Destroy an Illusion is a retelling of “The Glass Mountain” but also contains heavy inspiration from “Fairer-than-a-Fairy,” “The Glass Coffin,” and a few other fairy tales you might know and love.

It is one of twelve novellas in The Shattered Tales, a collection of fractured retellings of your favorite fairytales. The Shattered Tales can be enjoyed in any order, so fall in love with the swoony-sweet romance, magical adventures, and tale-shattering twists one happily-ever-after at a time!