Glass Across the Sea

Realms of Allumeria, Book 1

By: Sara Ella

Narrated by: Meg Runyan, Ramon De Ocampo

Light always finds a way to break free . . .

Noelle Perrault has felt drawn to the tales her glassmaker father told of the four Firefly artisans since she was a child. But when her mother falls under a curse, Noelle suspects the stories are more than mere fables. Their last hope is for her father to embark on a desperate journey to another realm, where he must seek a miracle. Alone but not defenseless, Noelle is forced to navigate battles that rise against her beloved home, while her dearest friend, the prince, vows to help her father.

Dante Marin is a prince prepared to bear the crown. But the king offers an ultimatum: find the fabled Firefly Vestiges, believed to hold the Lamplighter’s ancient power, or forfeit the crown. Only then will Dante be considered worthy of his birthright and given the freedom to choose his bride. But how does one hunt down a legend?

Connected by the past, but forced apart in the present, Noelle and Dante must discover the truth about the Firefly and Vestiges before they lose all hope—and each other—for good. But breaking a curse comes at a great sacrifice—one neither of them predicted. With a mysterious foe rising to power, will they survive, let alone succeed? Or will darkness shroud their future, shattering the light they’ve striven to restore?

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©2025 Sara Ella (P)2025 Oasis Audio

Critic reviews

"Framed through the metaphor of broken glass, Sara Ella’s lush fantasy novel Glass Across the Sea is a breathtaking story of love and redemption." ~ Foreword Reviews, starred review

A unique retelling

Although a Cinderella retelling, this story is so unique! It was much more interesting than I expected it to be, with dynamic characters, good world-building, and a sweet (no spice) romance. I like that there were two narrators— both did a good job.

Enchanting

The story contains the elements of Cinderella, but in an entirely different way than you might expect. I loved how the various elements felt so familiar and yet refreshingly new at the same time. This is a definite recommend. The narrator does a fabulous job, never distracting and always adding to the story. Overall, a delightful experience.