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Mountains Made of Glass (Fairy Tale Retelling, 1) Paperback – November 28, 2023
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"Could you love me?" he whispered. The question stole my breath and burned my lungs in the silence that followed.
I wanted to answer, to whisper yes into the space between us, but I was afraid.
All Gesela's life, her home village of Elk has been cursed. And it isn't a single curse―it is one after another, each to be broken by a villager, each with devastating consequences. When Elk's well goes dry, it is Gesela's turn to save her town by killing the toad that lives at the bottom. Except…the toad is not a toad at all. He is an Elven prince under a curse of his own, and upon his death, his brothers come for Gesela, seeking retribution.
As punishment, the princes banish Gesela to live with their seventh brother, the one they call the beast. Gesela expects to be the prisoner of a hideous monster, but the beast turns out to be exquisitely beautiful, and rather than lock her in a cell, he offers Gesela a deal. If she can guess his true name in seven days, she can go free.
Gesela agrees, but there is a hidden catch―she must speak his name with love in order to free him, too.
But can either of them learn to love in time?
- Print length240 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBloom Books
- Publication dateNovember 28, 2023
- Dimensions5 x 0.6 x 8 inches
- ISBN-10172829486X
- ISBN-13978-1728294865
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About the Author
#1 New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and the author of the Hades X Persephone Saga, the Adrian X Isolde series, fairy tale retellings, and When Stars Come Out.
She has a master’s degree in library science and information studies and a bachelor’s in English writing. She is obsessed with Greek mythology, murder mysteries, and the afterlife. For information on books, tour dates, and content, please visit scarlettstclair.com.
Product details
- Publisher : Bloom Books
- Publication date : November 28, 2023
- Language : English
- Print length : 240 pages
- ISBN-10 : 172829486X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1728294865
- Item Weight : 8 ounces
- Dimensions : 5 x 0.6 x 8 inches
- Book 1 of 2 : Fairy Tale Retelling
- Best Sellers Rank: #21,441 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #140 in Folklore (Books)
- #752 in Romantasy
- #860 in Romantic Fantasy (Books)
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About the author

USA Today Bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and the author of the HADES X PERSEPHONE SAGA, the HADES SAGA, KING OF BATTLE & BLOOD, and WHEN STARS COME OUT.
She has a Master's degree in Library Science and Information Studies and a Bachelors in English Writing. She is obsessed with Greek Mythology, murder mysteries, and the afterlife.
If you are obsessed with these things, then you'll like her books. You can find pictures of her adorable dog Adelaide on her Instagram at @authorscarlettstclair.
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Customers enjoy this fairy tale retelling for its mix of different fairytales and romantic fantasy elements. The book is fast-paced and easy to read, with one customer noting it's narrated in true fairytale fashion. Customers praise the character development, particularly the Mirror character, and appreciate the dark and spicy tone.
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Customers enjoy the retelling, particularly appreciating the mix of different fairytales and the perfect blend of romance and lore.
"This was a cute short story, but the plot is very interesting. She’s created an entirely alternate universe and I can’t wait to read more!..." Read more
"...Gruesome yet wildly entertaining. I do love a traditional fairy tale, and all their lessons along the way. Looking forward to the next one." Read more
"...The cruel setting was interesting and fun. I really liked how this book was followed the original with the atmosphere...." Read more
"...Does help that he's hot and sexy!😉 I really liked the Mirror and the Wolf, too...." Read more
Customers find the book captivating from the very beginning, describing it as an enthralling and fun read.
"This was a cute short story, but the plot is very interesting. She’s created an entirely alternate universe and I can’t wait to read more!..." Read more
"...Such a mix of classic stories and new ones. Gruesome yet wildly entertaining...." Read more
"I actually really enjoyed the concept of this book and the world building was definitely fun but short. The cruel setting was interesting and fun...." Read more
"...Guarding your heart, like these two helps to increase the intensity of the story. Shouting from the Rooftops just embrace your heart" Read more
Customers enjoy the book's pacing, finding it fast and easy to read, with some mentioning they finished it in one sitting.
"...Given that it is a short novella, it was fast-paced, and the world building wasn't as extensive, and there were a couple of unexplained parts, but I..." Read more
"Just what I needed a Quick Short Read, kept you going and then some spice I would say at least 3 chilies!..." Read more
"...Easy to read, fast paced that was done very well storywise for a short book, and writing that makes you imagine the world and characters in your..." Read more
"...This book was such a fun, quick read!..." Read more
Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it easy to read and well-narrated, with one customer noting it reads exactly like a typical fairytale.
"...I've read two books by her previously and already love her beautiful writing style, so I was excited to start this one, too...." Read more
"...Not only were Casamir and Gesela beautifully written but this book is also full of amazing side characters some you will love and others that you..." Read more
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"...It’s not bad, not great just okay. It had a lot of potential for a while but then it fell flat for me. I kept reading just to figure out the MMC name." Read more
"...I enjoyed the world that was built in this story, magical yet also very terrifying, a nod to most fairytale themes, and Scarlett nailed it...." Read more
Customers enjoy the spicy mix of fairytales in the book, finding it delicious.
"Just what I needed a Quick Short Read, kept you going and then some spice I would say at least 3 chilies!..." Read more
"...The spice in this story was just perfect and it never felt forced...." Read more
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"...It was very spicy but lacking a bit in details...." Read more
Customers love the characters in the book, with Mirror being a favorite, and one customer noting the good banter between them.
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"...and Gesela beautifully written but this book is also full of amazing side characters some you will love and others that you will love to hate...." Read more
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Customers appreciate the dark tone of the book, with one mentioning its spicy undertones.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseThis was a cute short story, but the plot is very interesting. She’s created an entirely alternate universe and I can’t wait to read more! Hopefully there will be more stories about the 7 elf princes. Mortals, elf’s, selkies, brownies, talking ravens. It was a good read.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseGlad I read the explanation of where all these fun and wonderful tales originated. Such a mix of classic stories and new ones. Gruesome yet wildly entertaining. I do love a traditional fairy tale, and all their lessons along the way. Looking forward to the next one.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseI actually really enjoyed the concept of this book and the world building was definitely fun but short. The cruel setting was interesting and fun. I really liked how this book was followed the original with the atmosphere.
The romance I feel was lacking quite a bit though. I just didn’t really feel the connection between them and their supposed feelings for each other. I wanted a bit more development and connection between them to convince me they loved each other.
This book was definitely fun and I want to read more from this author.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI really enjoyed this short and easy read by Scarlett St. Clair. I've read two books by her previously and already love her beautiful writing style, so I was excited to start this one, too. And it did not disappoint!😍 It was a Beauty and the Beast retelling with some other fairytale aspects thrown in the mix, too!
Gesela lives alone outside an Enchanted Forest after losing her family. The village she lives in has been cursed by many curses over the years and now the newest curse has caused the well to dry up and a witch told them a toad that lives on the bottom of the well has to be killed to break the curse. The villagers decide it was Gesela's turn to be the one to be sacrificed to break the curse. It turns out the toad was actually a cursed Elven Prince, and Gisela finds herself captured by his brothers for retribution. They decide she must become the captive of their 7th brother, a beast, for 6 years. The 7th brother offers a deal. She can be free. All she has to do is guess and say his name within 7 days to free him of his own curse. Although what she doesn't know in the beginning is that his name must be spoken with love. So she also has to fall in love with him in that time too.
I really liked Gesela's character. She isn't a damsel in distress and is willing to fight for her life and freedom. Casamir started off as a character you would hate but learn to love. Does help that he's hot and sexy!😉 I really liked the Mirror and the Wolf, too. I also had so much fun figuring out the riddle of his name with Gesela as well!
This book had enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, prisoner/captive (Stockholm Syndrome-esque) trope. There were darker themes throughout and plenty of smut, which I really enjoyed. Given that it is a short novella, it was fast-paced, and the world building wasn't as extensive, and there were a couple of unexplained parts, but I personally don't think it took away from the story. I also feel it may be answered in upcoming books in the series, which I look forward to!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseJust what I needed a Quick Short Read, kept you going and then some spice I would say at least 3 chilies! Guarding your heart, like these two helps to increase the intensity of the story. Shouting from the Rooftops just embrace your heart
Just what I needed a Quick Short Read, kept you going and then some spice I would say at least 3 chilies! Guarding your heart, like these two helps to increase the intensity of the story. Shouting from the Rooftops just embrace your heart
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2023Format: KindleVerified Purchase[bookcover:Mountains Made of Glass|84354929]
I do not even know where to start, this book had me by the throat and would not let go until I finished it. If I am being honest it still has a hold one me. I absolutely loved Casamir and Gesela. This fairytale retelling felt like no fairytale I had ever read before while at the same time bringing with it a sense of familiarity as it wove together bits and pieces of so many beloved tales.
We meet Gesela shortly before she is sent to break a curse that has befallen her village, one of many, however each curse broken comes with consequences for the one who broke it. The consequences for having broken the curse that has befallen the village this time finds Gesela face to face with five Elven Princes, the brothers of the cursed prince she killed in order to break the curse. As punishment for killing their brother she is sent to be the prisoner of the seventh brother. But, to earn her freedom she must speak his name within in seven days. However, there is a catch...
She must speak his name in love in order to set him free as well.
This story was so beautiful, it had me wanting to smack Casamir for being an idiot but loving him in the same breath. I love Gesela, watching her struggle with her feelings for Casamir and slowly realizing everything he gave her or was willing to do for her so that she never need know pain again. Not only were Casamir and Gesela beautifully written but this book is also full of amazing side characters some you will love and others that you will love to hate. Each though brings something to the story that drives it forward and makes the ending all the more beautiful.
The spice in this story was just perfect and it never felt forced. I loved that it was in these moments that saw the characters growing closer that they also struggled with what that meant for them. That while they could appreciate the passion, desire and longing that they felt for each other that they were still hesitant to admit that those feelings may actually be the product of something far stronger growing between them.
There is so much I want to say about this book but I am terrible at telling people all of my favorite parts so that they will read a book, so I shall stop here to avoid any spoilers. Just know that this book is the beautiful beginning of something far larger.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseIt’s was fine. I decided to read this since I love the touch of darkness series but unfortunately this just fell flat a little bit. My favorite retelling are beauty and the best so I thought I should give it a try. It’s not bad, not great just okay. It had a lot of potential for a while but then it fell flat for me. I kept reading just to figure out the MMC name.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseRead it with my book club friend and we loved it.
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- Talarah GraceReviewed in Australia on June 28, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars A great retelling of fairytales
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis was a super cute read!!
I absolutely love fairytale and folklore and so the fact that this retelling was based on actual tales was awesome.
The pace was fast and the writing was super enjoyable.
I really enjoyed this book!
- Sam Withagen - van VugtReviewed in the Netherlands on March 11, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLY a real 'fairytale' vibe with spice
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseLoved the book! There are many fairytale retellings with spice, or even set in fairytale like worlds, but none actually nail that Grimm x Andersen vibe like Scarlett did with this book! I cannot wait for the others in the series.
- Ath AReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars 100% worth the read!
Format: KindleVerified Purchase5/5 because I finished this quicker than I bought it😭 I have read every book Scarlett has written and she never fails. I am in love with her storytelling. This is a beautiful story with a beautiful unravelling, along with some beautiful illustrations included😍 I hope this becomes book one in a series of similar stand-alone novellas! One can only WISH for that 👀😉
EDIT: posted this before reading the Author’s note.. careful what u wish for😏
- Kaylee LittelReviewed in Canada on March 22, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark and fantastical fairytale telling!
Format: KindleVerified Purchase🪞"You were made for this," I said.
He smiled and asked, "Made for what, sweet creature?"
I answered, "Heartbreak."🪞
Mountains Made of Glass by Scarlett St. Clair. This is the first of 7 new novellas that are a mix of many known and unknown fairytales retold in a way that is unique, magical, and enticing!
✨This book had everything! It was dark and fantastical while also being spicy and surprising. Once I started, I couldn't put it down. Especially with needing to solve the riddle, which I can say I succeeded in!
✨The story of Gesela and Casamir is so captivating as we follow them through learning about their pasts and themselves and how they must overcome to understand a bigger picture. All while dealing with twists and turns that get in the way.
✨With such a great plot also comes amazing characters! Not only do Gesela and Casamir have my heart, but Wolf, Mirror, and Naeve are some of the best side characters I've ever read. Scarlett has a habit of writing lovable side characters that add so much to her stories.
✨I'm a huge fan of Scarlett's, but I think this has to be my favorite story of hers yet! If you swipe through the photos you'll see a quick blurb about the book as well as some beautiful character art for Casamir and Gesela!
This was such a fun and short read and obviously 5⭐s for me! I definitely think everyone should give it a try! Currently the book is only offered as an ebook, but she is planning to have physical copies once more of the novellas are out.
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Only_l. 🌹Reviewed in Germany on February 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Massive Berge, Spiegel, Dornen, Fluch ... Liebe & Happy End 🖤
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseEigentlich könnte ich das abkürzen und in einem sehr langen Satz auf dem Punkt bringen ⬇!!!
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Ich kaufe jedes Buch von Scarlett St. Clair blind und bin jedes Mal einfach wie ... ich finde nicht eimmal ein passendes Wort/ Adjektiv dafür.
Ich liebe die Art, wie die Autorin Geschichten aufgreift und ausreift. Sie verfeinert. Eigene Märchen kreiert, die Klassik beinhaltet und förmlich nach Märchen schreit (siehe Stichworte meiner Überschrift) und zweitens die nötige Würze und Leidenschaft besitzt, die erwachsene Mädchen brauchen.
Ich bin hin und weg. Von Gesela. Von Casamir. Von den beiden. Von der Welt.
Dieser Stil von Scarlett ist einmalig. Poetisch. Dunkelromantisch.
Abgefahren. Ich liebs und freue mich auf die Fortsetzungen. 🖤
Only_l. 🌹Massive Berge, Spiegel, Dornen, Fluch ... Liebe & Happy End 🖤
Reviewed in Germany on February 3, 2024
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Ich kaufe jedes Buch von Scarlett St. Clair blind und bin jedes Mal einfach wie ... ich finde nicht eimmal ein passendes Wort/ Adjektiv dafür.
Ich liebe die Art, wie die Autorin Geschichten aufgreift und ausreift. Sie verfeinert. Eigene Märchen kreiert, die Klassik beinhaltet und förmlich nach Märchen schreit (siehe Stichworte meiner Überschrift) und zweitens die nötige Würze und Leidenschaft besitzt, die erwachsene Mädchen brauchen.
Ich bin hin und weg. Von Gesela. Von Casamir. Von den beiden. Von der Welt.
Dieser Stil von Scarlett ist einmalig. Poetisch. Dunkelromantisch.
Abgefahren. Ich liebs und freue mich auf die Fortsetzungen. 🖤
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