What a beautifully written story! I really enjoyed Vo's prose and imagery. This is the quiet history of the city of Azril and the demon that loves it over centuries of time. Vitrine and her angel have a brutal relationship but there is something so powerful in how their hatred of each other's species turns into love for each other over the course of time as they begin to see each other as more than just a demon and an angel. I particularly enjoyed the moments where Vitrine recalls humans from generations past longing for versions of Azril that will never be again.

While the trope of an angel and a demon falling in love is nothing new, I really appreciated Vo's take on it. THE CITY IN GLASS is a quick read but it is not lacking depth or character development. This isn't a flashy, action-filled book, but it will encourage readers to think about what the history of a place means in the bigger picture of life.

Susan Dalian does a great job with the audiobook narration and Vo's writing style lends really well to experiencing this book audibly.

Advanced Reader’s Copy provided by NetGalley Macmillan Audio in exchange for an honest review.