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Ranita Glasswright is astonished and thrilled to be invited by the Glasswrights' Guild to be tested to be a master of her craft. But she is beset with misgivings. She knows that the guild has named her as a traitor for her part in its downfall and ultimate banishment from Morenia. Desperately longing for reconciliation and the opportunity to prove her skills, she makes the journey to Brianta and the guild. She quickly learns that her presence there is an element in a conspiracy to gain control of Morenia's throne, and if she fails to accomplish the heinous task set for her by the Brotherhood, the lives of those she loves will be forfeit. The gods have other ideas, though, and they present a remarkable twist in events that Rani could never have predicted. Now the fate of Morenia and Brianta lies in the hands of the Thousand Gods and in the choice of one reluctant pilgrim. Ranita is a first-class heroine with a nose for high adventure, making this adventure pretty fabulous. Paula Luedtke
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Glasswright's Test, Jan 30 2004

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This review is from: 04 Glasswrights Test (Mass Market Paperback)

I loved this series! I like books with heroines in them and anymore it hard to find them that are not made to look good for the guys. These books are about a young girl who finds herself put into questionable situations and does what she believes is the best course of action. Being so young and naive has her at an disadvantage of not knowing what the true scheme of things are and she does not understand why everyone she loves and trusts now hates her for trying to do what she thought was right. This story shows how she grows and matures into a couragous, and strong woman, with the help of her new friends. I definitly reccomend these books, it makes for a fascinating world of reading. Looking forward to the fourth.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Rani takes charge.. or does she?, Nov 3 2003

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This review is from: 04 Glasswrights Test (Mass Market Paperback)

Rani is certainly not the girl she used to be in 'Apprentice', and the plot gets ever more complex. The love interests are getting more fleshed out, and once again, Rani gets out of an impossible situation. That's the good part.
On the other hand. Rani seemed caught in circumstances beyond her control, whereas I'd've preferred that Rani get much smarter. Why bring the baby in the first place, for example?
It also seemed too convenient for Rani to get out of things by absorbing a bit of magic power here and there.
It'll be interesting to see how things play out from here. I'd like to see more of Mareka and Tovin too.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good character development., Aug 12 2003

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silenteyes125 (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 04 Glasswrights Test (Mass Market Paperback)

I don't believe that Mindy L. Klasky let the characterization "slip." She actually developed the characters. One can not read a series about a teenager, and not expect the character to mature and change. The characters of this story started off as some, naive children, and somme, children trying to find their path in life. The Glasswrights' Test has to be my favorite edition in the series. Not only was it well written, it was enticing from the cover art, to the description on the back.

I reccomend everyone, including those who are not interested by science fiction to read this book.

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