Mist, Metal, and Ash (Ink, Iron, and Glass, #2)

by Gwendolyn Clare

The sequel to Ink, Iron, and Glass, which Kirkus’s starred review called “exciting and original,” Mist, Metal, and Ash stars Elsa - a genius gifted with the ability to create new worlds by writing their descriptions in specially crafted “worldbooks.”

Now Elsa’s in a race to find a special worldbook that can alter the Earth itself . . . or destroy it. To retrieve this ultimate weapon, Elsa will have to become a double agent, leaving her friends behind. She’ll also have to face her greatest weakness: the handsome, brilliant boy who betrayed her.

The first book in the duology, Ink, Iron, and Glass, received two starred reviews!

• ISBN10: 1250233380
• ISBN13: 9781250233387
• Publish Date: 1 March 2020 (first published 19 February 2019)
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 5 April 2024
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Square Fish
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 336
• Language: English

Reviews

[tweetybugshouse]

This is the sequel to the amazing debut Ink, Iron, and Glass. This series reminds me a lot of the Map Makers series. I find the concept of being able to create worlds out of words is an amazing concept with so much potential. This series does not let you down with its excitement, danger, and plot twists. I love Elsa and what she stands for in using and preserving her gift to create worlds.

The ending of the first book was so heart wrenching I just had to get my hands on the second book. What we think we know just is not always the case and we discover that in book two. I love the fact that their no time missing between the books and it picks up right where we left off in book one.

This book has two storylines flowing altogether, we have Elsa trying to save Leo. We have Casa the house which has gone insane. Casa the house going all protective on everyone was great as it totally something you can see happening.

With the Leo end of the story, we get a lot more in-depth on his character and the whole backstory of his family. How cruel and insane his dad is and what depths his brother will go to be loyal to him. Then their a very interesting twist towards the end that really changes up the whole dynamics. There a lot of nice scenes with steampunk themes and their plenty of world book fun to be had. This is a great series and I highly recommend you check it out. This book is due out February 19, 2019.