A Face Like Glass

What a strange and wonderful story! At times it reminded me of a Laika film, at others a Studio Ghibli film and maybe even a bit in strangeness like Alice in Wonderland or a Doctor Who episode. Although it is completely it's own world and story too! The world of Caverna is strange and wildly imaginative, pulling you into its labyrinthine tunnels with its protagonist Neverfell, a character I couldn't help but love right from the get go. Curious, heartfelt and brave, she embodies the type of person I think everyone should be reading about. Her emotions may bubble to the surface often, but they guide her through the strange Court of Caverna, where emotion is taboo and your face is carefully crafted to your station and to only reveal what you want it too. Except Neverfell never learnt how to do that, and her emotions play across her face, betraying her every thought, which both lands her in a bit of a pickle and also helps her rise above those around her. A Face Like Glass is a many layered story. On the surface it's a fantastic adventure story, but dig a little deeper and you'll find themes about empathy, emotions, caste system society and how being different isn't always a bad thing. I absolutely loved it and especially the character of Neverfell...she deserves a place alongside Alice, Chihiro and Hermione (among many others) as a strong, inventive, brave young lady who uses her wits and her empathy to navigate a strange world and put her stamp across it. If your not a fan of the bizarre and strange, maybe this isn't for you, but if you enjoy being sucked into a new world and into an adventure unlike anything you've experienced before, then definitely check this one out!