Der Glasmagier

Holmberg's world-building is beautifully detailed, but I wonder what led to the decision to make glass a key element of the magic system. Was it inspired by historical crafts or something else?

The subtle build-up made the relationship feel genuine, but I’m curious if others found it believable or if it took a while to warm up to the connection.

Holmberg manages to weave magic into the plot without overshadowing the characters’ growth. Do you think the magic scenes served the story well or could they have been more integrated?