Mosaic

Robin, an artist who specializes in stained glass, is commissioned to repair a window in an abandoned church. The longer she spends on the project, the more she wonders if there's something sinister going on with both the church and the glass itself.

This is a quick, easy novella to pick up if you're interested in paranormal stories. The writing is very well crafted. The descriptive imagery gives life to the story, especially in reference to color. For being a short story, I was surprised to find the writing so captivating. The authors knowledge of glass work shines through and is interesting to see the steps in detail.

The only parts that keep me from giving it a higher rating are the glimpses into the main characters past. It was included to provide background and make the reader empathize with Robin, but I found it to be distracting. The back and forth was jarring and despite the important
commentary, it just felt like irrelevant filler for when she wasn't at the church. If we got less background, with a drawn out ending, this could have potential for being a great read.

I was definitely caught off guard by that ending because it was so abrupt that it left me wanting more. There were no loose ends which is great, I just felt like the story began at a medium pace and flew through the last 10 pages with barely any revelations or importance. Otherwise, this was a story unlike anything I've read before and I would recommend if you enjoy paranormal stories centered on religion.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.