Great story and loved the romance. Loved the cast of characters and how the story came to be. Great story and I would read this author again.

Mist, Meta, and Ash by Gwendolyn Care is a great continuation of the story! It's fun to see how characters develop and change along with the addition of new faces.

I did not get the chance to read this ARC prior to the book's publication, but we did end up buying it for our library collection.

Enjoyed it, but the earlier books kept me more interested. ..

I decided to give this series one more chance due to a friend telling me that it got better. It didn't, not for me at least. I still didn't enjoy the writing and the characters really got on my nerves for some reason.

I really enjoyed the continuation of this story. We see more points of view in this story, as it is less centrally focused on Elsa. Character development is strong. A strong ending to the duology.

I wasn't sure what to expect, but I enjoyed reading this. An interesting story with fun characters. Well written.

While the world building in this series is fascinating, as a reported duology it leaves something to be desired. Without adequate resolution, it seems like a money-grab by Gwendolyn Clare or more likely Imprint. Duologies are a great trend in young adult literature that I would like to see continued - enough of a story to draw the reader in and create worlds and multi-faceted characters but not so drawn out as to grow tiresome.

I so enjoyed the first book, Ink, Iron, and Glass, so I was really looking forward to reading this. The series is absolutely unique, seeing as the main character can create new worlds out of words. Its absolutely action packed. Definitely pick up this series!

Just like the first book, Ink, Iron, and Glass, I found myself wanting more from the story. Don't get me wrong, I liked the story and I find this world fascinating. However, I probably won't continue on with their story.

Title: Mist, Metal, and Ash
Author: Gwendolyn Clare
Genre: YA, fantasy
Rating: 4.0 out of 5

In an alternate Italy, Elsa can create new worlds by writing in books. Special writing. Special books. Special talent…and one that puts her in danger when political extremists steal a book that can change the very nature of the world itself.

In the wake of a horrific betrayal, Elsa has one goal: track down the book before the extremists can use it to wreak havoc. Getting revenge on her betrayer will be just a bonus. But Elsa doesn’t realize the secrets she’ll encounter along the way, some of which she’s even kept from herself.

I love steampunk, but I don’t actively seek it out—I don’t know why. I have not read the first book in this duology, Ink, Iron, and Glass, but I highly recommend doing that, as I spent the first third of the book being highly confused. I ended up loving the world and its nuances: differences from our own, but some similarities, too. There’s a lot of action here, and a bit of romance, but it’s all woven together seamlessly. I like the intrigue with Casa as well.

Gwendolyn Clare is a scientist and a writer. Mist, Metal, and Ash is her newest novel.

(Galley courtesy of Imprint/Macmillan via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.)

Mist, Metal, and Ash is the second book in the Ink, Iron, and Glass series. The series is best read in order for the events of book two to make sense.
After Leo betrayed his friends and escaped back through the portal with the editbook created by Elsa's mother, Elsa, Porzia, and Faraz are left to pick up the pieces left after the battle they just fought against Riciotti Garibaldi, Leo's father, and Aris, Leo's brother. Together the three friends begin a plan to retrieve the editbook to keep Garibaldi from destroying the world and killing countless people. When the trio finds out Leo is actually on their side, they use his knowledge to enhance their strategy and enlist more help. They use their various gifts of scriptology, mechanical engineering, and alchemy to find the Garibaldis' lair, and thus begins a fight none of them had bargained for.
After reading Ink, Iron, and Glass and utterly enjoying it, I couldn't wait to read the sequel. I wasn't disappointed. The unique pairing of fantasy, science, and literature was absolutely fascinating, and I thought it worked out well. The characters were realistic, the descriptions were vivid, and the plot was engaging. One of my favorite characters was Skandar, Faraz's creature. Even though he didn't speak, he was used as comic relief and played a big role in the plot. A big surprise for me was the developing relationship between Porzia and Revan, which I thought was sweet. I didn't agree with some of the views expressed, but other than that I really enjoyed this book. There were some loose ends left untied at the end, so I'm hoping for a book three... I know this duology isn't for everyone, but this unique world will delight those who enjoy fantasy and science fiction. I highly recommend it!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. A positive review was not required, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

This world is one of my favorites.- I love the idea of books being actual, physical worlds . This book (and the first) are action packed and include a fast-paced plot, and interesting characters. I liked Elsa's character in the first novel but she becomes even more polished and developed in the second novel. A great sequel, with many twists and turns-- did not disappoint. Great read.

In an alternate 19th-century Italy, Elsa has an incredible gift: she can craft new worlds with precise lines of script written in books. But political extremists have stolen the most dangerous book ever scribed―one that can rewrite the Earth itself. Now Elsa must track down the friend who betrayed her and recover the book before its destructive power is unleashed.

Mist, Metal, and Ash is an imaginative sequel to Ink, Iron and Glass full of intrigue, action, romance and a good dash of surprise plot twists and turns. Elsa believe Leo has betrayed them all but that is far from the truth. Instead, he has returned to his home so that he may say the girl he loves and do recon of his own. Possibly my favorite 'character' remains Casa, the sentient family abode who goes a little haywire trying to protect her family.

Looking forward to the next book and what seems to be the culmination of events and the story.

I finished this ebook ARC today. I feel like I am just as middle ground on this one as I was with Ink, Iron and Glass. The characters were great and the pace was good. Some plot points were easy to see coming, and some were convenient but overall the story was interesting enough that I wanted to finish to see what happend.

It is the nineteenth century in Italy and Elsa can create new worlds using script that is written in books. That is a powerful gift and someone has stolen the most powerful of these books – this book can rewrite the Earth. Can Elsa trust someone who betrayed her in order to find the book? What will she discover along the way?

Mist, Metal, and Ash is the second book in the Ink, Iron, and Glass series. This alternate history book is full of adventure and a variety of characters. Clare has taken the world she created and has extended the story with flair. Although Goodreads does not have a third book listed, the end will leave readers to believe that more stories will be on their way. Mist, Metal, and Ash was enjoyable but should only be read if readers have finished the first volume.

Publication date: February 19, 2019
Description:
Worlds collide in this thrilling sequel to the epic, imaginative, acclaimed fantasy Ink, Iron, and Glass.
In an alternate 19th-century Italy, Elsa has an incredible gift: she can craft new worlds with precise lines of script written in books. But political extremists have stolen the most dangerous book ever scribed—one that can rewrite the Earth itself.
Now Elsa must track down the friend who betrayed her and recover the book before its destructive power is unleashed. Can she handle the secrets she’ll uncover along the way—including the ones hiding in her own heart?
My Thoughts:
Dammit, sucked in again!!! Alternate world/fantasy authors love the sequel. YA authors love the trilogy with some novellas tucked in between. So a YA alternate world/fantasy author? I should know better, but this is really my personal genre of choice, so no, I am just left at the "Edgemist."

This is an action packed, stay up late book. There is always something around the corner and the end words are a great example in craft. No complaints. This book delivers.

But here is my complaint: I hate waiting. This is book number 112 this year. My 111th book was the first book in this series Ink, Iron and Glass posted two days ago. Here is my issue: Christopher Paolini, George R.R. Martin. Confused? These are notoriously slow series writers who leave their audiences in limbo for years, literally. Because I read so many YA books, the chance that I forget this series before the next one comes out is very likely.

But here is my hope: Gwendolyn Clare is a female writer and female writers are a little more disciplined, or finances necessitate their ability to write on deadline. Take the first three Harry Potter books - three in three years. Until the books hit mass mania appeal, Rowling had time to write. SO my hope is that February is a good month for Ms. Clare. Her last book before this series, Deep Magic came out in February 2017. Ink, Iron and Glass was out in February 2018. This next book comes out in February 2019. I am hoping that I remember this series and I am hoping that February 2020 is a good month.

Last Words
"So." Porzia game them all a glittering smile. "Would you care to make a deal?"

An advanced digital copy provided by Net Galley and the publisher for an honest review.

I loved this book! The full review will be posted soon at kaitgoodwin.com/books! Thank you very much for this wonderful opportunity to connect books to their readers!

Terrific sequel, exactly where I hoped the characters would wind up. Fascinating world building and loved the dynamics of the team.

We were anxiously waiting this installment because this series totally reminded us of the inkheart series plus after reading the latest installment of the invisible library series, we had a lot of useful information to inspire this review. First off, we absolutely love Elsa and what she stands for in using and preserving her gift. She is basically in our humble opinion one of the most extravagant female heroine that possesses a power of writing. Our patrons also love the name Elsa (from Disney Frozen) and the adventure her power gets into. We enjoyed Ink, Iron, and Glass and loved the climax and ending so much that it became one of our most popular books to circulate to which we know our patrons are sure to enjoy this one.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. We will definitely consider this title for our YFiction collection at the library. That is why we give this book 5 stars!