This was such an awesome world to get lost in. I read a lot of fantasy and often I feel like worlds and characters blend into one, but I have no doubt that this will be one of my more memorable experiences. I gave this four stars instead of five because I thought some of the dialogue was a little unrealistic for 12 year old girls, BUT it didn’t bother me too much and the last couple of pages of the book made me so ready for the next one.

This was my first time reading a book by Jeff Wheeler and I am so glad that I did. The characters Cettie and Sera drew me in along with the setting. The rich are up in the clouds in their floating estates and the poor are stuck down below in the dirty shaded cities. Cettie is from below and Sera is from above and the story arc starts when they are twelve years old. I am normally reading a kindle book and a print book at the same time, but I had to read only this one because I was so engrossed in it. I am sad that I have to wait until August to read the next book..

I was pleasantly surprised by Storm Glass by Jeff Wheeler. Besides a handle of series, I have not read a ton of fantasy type novels particularly because I am just not interested in the magic aspect that usually accompanies them. However, I though Storm Glass did an excellent job of intermingling these fantasy aspects into a really good story. The characters held a lot of mystery about them and it looks like future novels have a lot of different directions they could take. I am very interested to see how this story unfolds in the future and am anticipating additional books.

Thanks to 47North and Jeff Wheeler for providing me with an advanced reading copy.

Two young girls. Two distinct, opposite worlds. Cettie of the Fells lives in a dark world, a world of poverty, hunger and disease. Her clothing is threadbare and there are holes in her shoes. Stealing food is the only way to obtain nourishment. Sera Fitzempress lives in a floating manor in the upper world of wealth and privilege. Beautiful waterfalls are found on her estate in the clouds. The water turns to mist before it reaches the underbelly of society, the home of the poor and wretched. The floating manors and estates are controlled by the Mysteries. Neither Cettie nor Sera is comfortable in her world and each seeks freedom and control over her destiny.

Cettie hopes to qualify for the lottery through hard work. She yearns for a position in one of the floating manors. A chance meeting with Lord Fitzroy might be her way out. She attempts to speak to him, with deference, while begging him to adopt her. The first step would be for Fitzroy to buy her deed. Children down below are frequently signed away by their parents. Deeds can be transferred from owner to owner.

Sera lives a lonely life with only her governess, Hugilde, for companionship. She is an only child with no playmates. Her father has never let her experience life outside the manor. Sera is unable to focus on her studies. Why learn about life outside if she cannot experience it? Upon learning that Lord Fitzroy has brought Cettie home to his manor at Willow Fog, Sera is anxious to meet her. Sera's efforts are thwarted.

At age fourteen, privileged children are sent to school to learn the Mysteries. What are the Mysteries and how are they used? Why would Lord Fitzroy, a decorated hero, take waiflike Cettie aboard his skyship and fly her to his manor?

Determined citizens from down below strive for a better life. If successful they might have their time in the sun, their floating estate. Seemingly successful, well dressed members of society however can easily topple from grace. Despite the long hard climb to the top, a rapid decline can follow when other businessmen plot your economic destruction. They relish it! They relish your tumble back to the tenements.

I did not expect to be so captivated by this Sci Fi/ Fantasy read! "Storm Glass (Harbinger #1)" by Jeff Wheeler is the first book in a planned five book series. I anxiously await Harbinger #2! An excellent read.

Thank you 47North and Net Galley for the opportunity to read and review "Storm Glass".