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  • By: Kathryn Purdie
  • Narrator: Fiona Hardingham
  • Length: 12 hours 52 minutes
  • Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
  • Publish date: September 05, 2017
  • Language: English
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Burning Glass Audiobook Summary

Red Queen meets Shadow and Bone in this #1 New York Times bestselling debut about a girl forced to use her gift for sensing–and absorbing–other people’s feelings to protect the empire from assassins.

Steeped in intrigue and betrayal, Burning Glass captivates with heartrending romance, dangerous magic, and one girl’s quest for redemption.

In Riaznin, it’s considered an honor for Auraseers like Sonya–girls with a rare form of synesthesia–to serve as the emperor’s personal protector, constantly scanning for feelings of malice and bloodlust in the court. But Sonya would rather be free.

After the queen’s murder and a tragic accident, Sonya is hauled off to the palace to guard a charming yet volatile new ruler. But Sonya’s power is reckless and hard to control. She’s often carried away by the intense passion of others.

And when a growing rebellion forces Sonya to side with either the emperor who trusts her or his mysterious brother, the crown prince, Sonya realizes she may be the key to saving the empire–or its greatest threat.

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Burning Glass Audiobook Narrator

Fiona Hardingham is the narrator of Burning Glass audiobook that was written by Kathryn Purdie

Kathryn Purdie lives near Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband and three children. Kathryn is a trained classical actress who studied at the Oxford School of Drama and was inspired to write her debut trilogy while recovering from donating a kidney to her older brother. www.kathrynpurdie.com.

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Burning Glass Full Details

Narrator Fiona Hardingham
Length 12 hours 52 minutes
Author Kathryn Purdie
Publisher Katherine Tegen Books
Release date September 05, 2017
ISBN 9780062838728

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The publisher of the Burning Glass is Katherine Tegen Books. The imprint is Katherine Tegen Books. It is supplied by Katherine Tegen Books. The ISBN-13 is 9780062838728.

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Goodreads Reviews

Ben

December 15, 2016

Where do i start! Honestly, this story was just what i needed. Mythology and Magic ( subtle ), court issues and PRINCES! Really loved the ending of this, can't wait for book two!

Rebekah

June 25, 2022

REREAD: 6/25/22 4/5 Stars~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let me just go ahead and shout this out....I LOVED THIS BOOK! I couldn't put it down! However, I am not happy but still excited that it's going to be a trilogy.So this book follows Sonya who, after a tragic accident is chosen to be the Soverign auraseer for the Emperor. Sonya has 8 months of training under her belt and feels the burden of such a task as feeling other people's emotions/auras in order to sense danger toward the Emperor.Sonya is a very complicated character. There were a few times I was confused and felt she cried too much BUT I still REALLY enjoyed how complicated as a person she was. There was some slow character development which was great! She was faulty, strong yet weak-which was relatable, she was kind and overall good. Again, I did really enjoy the complexity of this character.The Emperor was fun to read about. I expected more.....evil from him. Fromthe way Anton; his brother, made him out to be I kept waiting for heinous things to happen. However I pictured him, a pretty boy who acted like a spoiled child. He was still very interesting to contemplate and figure out. I expected him to be more ruthless; which he was but at the same time...not.Anton was flat out amazing. Talk about everything swoon worthy in a male character! SHEESH! I loved him from the get-go. So mysterious, brooding, gentle, sweet *sigh* amazing. He has everything worthy of being the emperor and a great leader. I loved the complicated relationship with Anton and all the other big characters.The romance is this was exhausting. LOVED the dynamics between Anton and Sonya. I loved the complication between other characters. I overall was pleased with romance.Overall I loved the book, I loved the complicated storyline and characters I loved that it was completely clean and you won't be able to put it down. I loved the creepy feelings I got with certain aspects of this story. I am definitely excited about this new author and this trilogy.Sexual Content: moderate/mildViolence: moderate (talk of self-inflicted pain, fighting)Language: noneDrugs/Alcohol: mildLGBTQ+: none

Rachel

February 25, 2016

Quick Review: Ever since I first heard about this book I had a feeling I'd love it. And so I did! Such an amazing concept well developed, Burning Glass held my attention from cover to cover. This book wastes no time and throws in plot twists left and right. A character-driven plot, beautiful writing, a rebellion, political intrigue, and a tangled romance (although it is love triangle, the main character clearly favors one guy) make this book a definite hit. March 1st, 2016. Be ready for this one!! Read the full review @ A Perfection Called BooksIn the empire of Riaznin, the Auraseers, people who can sense others' auras and moods, are rounded up and sent to a convent. There they learn to hone their skills in the chance that they might be called up to serve the Emperor as his Sovereign Auraseer to protect and warn him against threats on his life. Sonya has enhanced powers even among Auraseers, and a fatal accident puts her in line as the next Sovereign Auraseer, a position so precarious that one slip up means a death sentence. As she struggles to assuage Emperor Valko's temper and stay in his good favor, she uncovers a plot to overthrow Valko and realizes she might be fighting for the wrong side.The Auraseer element of this novel really plays such a huge part in this novel. I feel I understand the characters so much better. I understand their feelings, their motives, their deepest insecurities through Sonya's gift. I felt my grasp and breadth of knowledge for these characters is greatly expanded compared to other books and their characters. "My task might be monumental, but my gift-my curse-was the only means I had of making a difference in this world."Sonya struggles to separate her own feelings and emotions from others. She constantly lives in fear of being overcome by others' auras and fights to stay herself. She grows from a meek and timid girl to a fierce and courageous woman. Valko's character is so complex. Raised in a fractured childhood, his insecurities and fears are laid bare to us as they are to Sonya. He's mercurial and power-hungry yet vulnerable and kindhearted at times. His character was so well developed and frankly quite scary. Anton is the younger prince, the idealist who struggles to overcome his own issues. I love how Kathryn developed such three vibrant characters. I felt like we understood them all so well."My feelings for you are here when I am alone, when you are miles form the palace I keep you with me. I choose to. you are the most impossibly stubborn person I have ever met. You are also the most honorable, the most caring. I love every part of you."There's a unique dynamic among the three. Valko feels threatened by Anton, and Anton loves Valko regardless. Both have feelings for Sonya, yet this love triangle is not as it seems. Since Sonya is an auraseer, it's difficult for her to distinguish her feelings from those around her, and likewise it's hard for others to be sure that her feelings are truly her own and not a projection of someone else's. Sonya clearly favors one person, and you'll distinguish the toxic relationship from the tender one almost instantly. The romance was a definite highlight for me. It was blisteringly hot at times yet sweet and tender at others. By the end everything is made clear.Kathryn's writing is amazing. Not only did she do well with the romance and character development, but there are so many beautiful prose lines and gorgeous descriptions she adds. There are plot twists and unpredictable moments around every corner. The political intrigue, balls, court functions, and Russian-influenced culture were also high points in the novel. Although there isn't much action until the last quarter of the book, there's always something to engage and hold your attention. It's a long book, yet so much happens by the end. Kathryn wastes no time! Every scene carries some importance towards the story. The Auraseer element really infused so much more emotion and feelings into this story that truly sets it apart from others.I thoroughly enjoyed this fantasy debut, and I hope you do too!

Sara

December 04, 2014

This is a breathtakingly spectacular debut fantasy from my friend Kathryn Purdie. I can't wait for everyone to get to read this phenomenal story. I will do a more detailed review closer to pub date, but for now, trust me when I say you want to add this to your TBR pile immediately!

Mlpmom (Book Reviewer)

February 08, 2016

This was one of my most anticipated reads from Harper Teen for 2016. Between the gorgeous cover, the kick butt synopsis and the hopes that this would be something unique and fun, I was so excited to start it and hoped like crazy it would live up to all those pretty promises that both cover and synopsis claimed. I am thrilled to report that this was a nonstop, can't put down, page turner for me. Ms. Purdie's debut novel held and captured my attention like only a well written fantasy novel can. It was unique, different, fun, and had a plot line that kept me guessing and turning the pages. With a protagonist that wasn't always likable but still easy to read about. With an almost old world historic feel and yet the thrill of a new magic filled fantasy land where anything can happen with it's unknown horrors, dangers and magic, this truly lived up to all my expectations and ended up being a read that was every bit as hard to put down as I was hoping it would be. *ARC copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*

Jodi

November 26, 2015

Strong worldbuilding, characters, and intricate plot.

Kristen

January 24, 2016

This and other reviews are on my blog My Friends Are FictionMy Thoughts:I really loved that Purdie created a character with a power she was unable to control. The use of empathy and how feeling other’s emotions would make someone feel was mesmerizing as well as executed to perfection. Sonya can’t distinguish at times what she’s feeling versus what others around her are feeling…imagine not knowing if the passionate view you felt was really yours? It is an incredibly interesting idea and I thought it was such an amazing element to this book.Burning Glass didn’t hesitate to throw the reader into the intensity of Sonya’s life and power. The first few chapters were insanely gripping for me and I was hooked. The rest of the novel’s pacing does slow down some as we focus on political intrigue and the characters. The story centers on Sonya taking the role she was believed to be ‘born to’, the Auraseer. She will work for the emperor and seek out if any around him means him harm.For those curious there was a love triangle-but in this book it really didn’t bother me. I think it’s clear early on who Sonya prefers but the manner of her gift/curse to feel other’s emotions would lead her to confusion. I felt it all played out rather realistically assuming someone had her ability. I felt chemistry with both fellows but preferred one over the other easily.All of the characters I felt were well developed and I loved seeing alternate sides to each. Sonya’s closest friend in her new role, Pia, was a breath of sunshine and I thought her interactions with Sonya were so genuine and sweet.For me, the best part of this book was Sonya and her struggles with her ability. She veered on insanity more than once and those scenes were written so well and had such a dark nature to them…really brilliant. I loved the fact that as I was reading I couldn’t discern what Sonya was feeling and what she was mirroring from those around her.Final Thoughts:Burning Glass was an emotional read that used its slower pacing to introduce the reader to the characters and political intrigue and the main characters mental and emotional instability. Don’t expect a ton of action in the majority of the book but go into reading this looking to know Sonya and question what having her abilities would be like.

Alicia

November 22, 2015

5 BEAUTIFUL, BURNING STARS...BURNING GLASS was such a powerful read that I LOVED to pieces!! It quickly stole my breath away with it's different tone and forceful characteristics. It was such an unfamiliar kinda a read for me, that I enjoyed it for that aspect alone. But then you add in all the other great traits, and you have yourself an UNPUTDOWNABLE book that you won't want to miss a single breathtaking moment of! Their were many reason of why I loved this book but I'll save all that for my juicy review closer to the release date. But know this: If your expecting a fast-paced, action-packed book, with a blood-thirsty rebellion, and tons of vivid, graphic killings, with a sword-wielding main character, then you will be sadly disappointed. BUT.....If your looking for something so utterly and hopelessly unique, that it touches the depths of your soul, and still has more to give, with a pounding rage of pain, suffering, and hopelessness, intertwined with a fierce determination, and force of emotions and feelings like you have never seen, and a heart-breakingly beautiful slow burning romance, that barley touches the ache my heart desires. And of course with a brilliant, but definitely flawed main character, with an untrained power that has never been seen before, and a determined rebellion, with two royal brothers-one with a power for greed and lust, the other for equality and compassion, and an onslaught of emotions that I never even thought possible. If all that doesn't intrigue you, then you definitively should look else where! But I tell you this: BURNING GLASS is a 2016 read that you won't want to miss!!!Rating & Review To Come...After I can think coherent thoughts again, and not rambling (Like I did above;)

Gabe

January 15, 2016

WOW. Just finished reading and not totally sure what to say yet but WOW. I'll post a full review closer to release, but if you're a fan of YA Fantasy seriously add this one to your TBR lists. My only regret in reading this is I need the sequel and the first book hasn't even been published yet. The struggle.Full review: Right from the start, Burning Glass drew me in with probably one of the most intense first chapters I’ve read in a long time.Burning Glass is the type of book that grabs you by the throat from the first page and doesn’t let go until the end. With fascinating court politics, very complicated characters (and no pure evil antagonist), intense conflict and so many fascinating layers of world building, I really loved reading this. The world vaguely reminded me of a Shadow and Bone Russia-type setting, but the magic was completely unique and soooooo interesting to read about. I loved some characters, hated others, was suspicious of many more and all in all really enjoyed reading this. I will say there was one background mythology and a throwaway line about it that was kind of ableist, that I didn’t love, and the love triangle didn't work for me in that one character was...not a viable option to me at all for spoilery reasons. But neither of those points ruined the book for me, personally, and I still found it a very enjoyable read.Overall, Burning Glass is a wonderfully written, very exciting and emotional YA Fantasy, and I can’t wait to read the next book. Diversity note: Sadly, I don't remember there being much of any.

Laurie

November 30, 2015

People, get excited for March 1st to arrive. When I got my hands on an Advanced Reader Copy of this book, I knew I was in for a treat if the words inside were even remotely as gorgeous at that cover. I can honestly say that BURNING GLASS blew past those expectations and continued wreaking havoc with my head and heart. This is a story filled with complicated relationships and political intrigue and cartwheeling emotions and romance—oh, the romance! BURNING GLASS is the story of Sonya, who is an Auraseer. Her powers give her the ability to feel what others around her are feeling, both physically and emotionally. It’s both a gift and a curse, as Sonya’s power is reckless and all those emotions can combine into a deadly cocktail threatening to consume her. It was this concept that made me want to read the book immediately. After a terrible mistake (trust me, you will probably forget to breathe during the first few chapters) leaves Sonya the only Auraseer able to serve Emperor Valko, she is forced to use her powers to discover would-be assassins in his court and protect the emperor against internal threats. But as seeds of rebellion grow in the palace, Sonya grapples with rebellion within herself, and she must decide where her loyalties (and heart) lie—to the emperor, with whom she has forged a tenuous alliance, or his brother Anton, the crown prince who makes Sonya feel things she hasn’t before. As someone who loves twisty plots, changing relationships, and complicated, forbidden romance, this book sucked me in from the first page. Sonya is the kind of protagonist you’ll root for and also relate to. Yes, her power makes her unique, but her dueling emotions make her so uniquely human. Author Kathryn Purdie’s writing is deep and lush, gorgeous and evocative, just like the setting and all of its details she so beautifully weaves throughout the book. Warning: You’ll get to the end of the book wanting more of these characters, more of this world. The good news is there are two more books in this trilogy. The bad news is that we all have to wait a little longer for them.

Ashley

October 31, 2015

One of my favorite fantasies, hands down. Beautifully written, full of emotion and romance and oh dear god, some stellar romantic tension. A breath-taking read!

Brittany

November 16, 2015

Realizing now that Goodreads ate my review of this wonderful book!Kathryn Purdie's BURNING GLASS is set in a richly layered, complex world, with a multifaceted protagonist. I liked Sonya so much. She made mistakes, and she paid for them, but I felt like she also grew into herself throughout the course of the novel in a way that was brilliantly done. Her ability--to sense other's emotions--was one I found personally pretty horrifying when I first heard about it, and I loved that Purdie's take on being an Auraseer highlighted its dangers. What happens if you can read others' emotions when you're confronted with an angry mob? With a desperate friend? With someone you love? BURNING GLASS is intelligent, thoughtful, and so well-paced that it kept me reading late into the night. It's not a book to miss.(I received an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.)

Anna (Enchanted by YA)

March 01, 2016

***I received the ARC eBook from the publisher through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review***If there was one debut that I simply couldn’t wait to get my hands on it had to be Burning Glass – from the beautiful cover (that reflects the story so well), to the intriguing concept (that is brilliantly developed) and the fact it is high fantasy (my favourite genre), I had every hope that it would be the perfect read for me and it was!If there was one review of mine that couldn’t do the book justice it would be this, so instead here are 3 reasons you need to read Burning Glass:1) VIVID AND FLAWED CHARACTERSBeing able to feel what those around her do has Sonya struggling to distinguish her own emotions from other people’s, with the worry that they could be mere reflections and not true to her own character. Naturally confusion and often fright followed, which came through so clearly when experiencing events unfold through her perspective. In a similar way, Anton, the (beautiful *swoon*) mysterious and kind prince had has own problems to come. Many of which stemmed from his brother Valko, the power-hungry Emperor who acted out like a spoiled child (one whose toys were people’s lives) yet still managed to be tender-hearted.Which leads to…2) COMPLEX RELATIONSHIPSIncluding the dreaded love triangle that I found to be amazingly done. With there being so much complexity to the characters themselves it was only fair that their relationships mirror this with intense emotions, words left unsaid and betrayal in the most devastating places. Whether you like the characters or not (I’m thinking of a very particular emperor here by the way) you come to understand them and I loved that.3) INTRICATE PLOTI’m still wrapping my head around everything that happened; the twists and turns that had me up at 4am in the morning because there was no way anything could tear me away from finding out what happened next. It leaves us with a largely resolved ending that has me satisfied enough to move on (though that’s yet to happen because the characters in this have demanded my thoughts even after putting the book down) but still counting down the days, excited for more.Overall, the beautiful writing (you wouldn’t believe this is Purdie’s first book, it’s phenomenal!), slow-burning romance and everything else I could have asked for created a novel I never wanted to put down and can’t recommend enough.Posted on Enchanted by YA

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