The Shadow in the Glass

I cannot get over how annoyingly stupid the main character of this is. Granted seven wishes in return for her soul, her first wish is for a single pair of shoes? This plays into some of the worst stereotypes of ditzy women. And what makes it even worse is how delighted by this outcome she is. Unfortunately, her general decision making doesn't really significantly improve. This is a huge shame as the basic concept of a Faustian pact for your soul in return for 7 wishes is an intriguing one. The twisted outcomes of each wish give a delightfully cynical overtone to it all and the prose is well written. Unfortunately the inanity of the main character is just unforgivable.

The Shadow in the Glass is probably best summarized as Faust meets Cinderella with an idiot as the main character. A frustrating read.