Critical Praise for The Life of Glass:

"Themes of memory, beauty, and secrets come together in this thoughtful, uplifting book . . . a gentle portrait of a girl growing through her grief." -- Booklist

". . .expressive, eloquently rendered . . . heartfelt story of love and resilience. Cantor’s pitch-perfect narration and spot-on depiction of emotional turmoil will remind readers of the exquisite fragility of adolescence. " -- BookPage

"Melissa’s first-person narrative and pithy remarks are realistic and relatable…" -- Publishers Weekly

"Characters are well-realized . . . Melissa’s first-person narrative rings true . . . pleasantly satisfying."
-- Kirkus

"The book is beautifully written. The scenery in the Arizona desert comes alive along with the love for family and for friends in this novel of self-discovery."
-- VOYA

"The Life of Glass is very much a page-turner and reads effortlessly. . . An absorbing read."
-- School Library Journal

"The hardest tests of adolescence don’t come in English, Algebra, or Biology. They come in those defining moments, when we are asked to know ourselves and to follow our true hearts. In THE LIFE OF GLASS, the supremely engaging Melissa McAllister has reached her crucible moment. She’s sweet. She’s confused. She’s believable. She’s the right kind of soul for our times." -- Beth Kephart, author of Undercover and the National Book Award finalist The Slant of Sun

"The Life of Glass is a beautifully rendered novel. Cantor is pitch-perfect, capturing the thoughts and mind-set of her characters with a precise familiarity that will have teenagers nodding their head in recognition and adults wistfully looking back. A must read." -- Cecilia Galante, author of The Patron Saint of Butterflies

“This book is a must-have for anyone who has ever loved and lost . . . a true tale of friendship and self-realization . . . an inspiring, wonderful story.” --Teen Voices Magazine

“ With all the contemporary YA fiction out there, it’s become increasingly harder to find one that stands out. Fortunately, there is one in THE LIFE OF GLASS. Easily readable and touching, Jillian Cantor’s second book is a must-read for fans of Sarah Dessen.” --Steph Su Reads

“The Life of Glass is a completely enjoyable and honest look at the first year of high school, of being genuine with yourself, trusting your instincts, family relationships, and first love. I enjoyed every second of reading it and I look forward to reading more by Jillian Cantor in the future.” – My Friend Amy

“Younger fans of Sarah Dessen and Elizabeth Scott are the perfect audience for Jillian Cantor's second novel.” – Librarian By Day

“. . . an amazing novel and I wholeheartedly recommend it” I Heart Monster

"Cantor's second novel is sweet, sensitive, and compelling. . ." -- The Compulsive Reader

". . . a superb choice for a teen book club. . . The Life of Glass is the perfect read for someone who is after a story worth contemplating, and worth reading slowly." -- Shelf Elf

"This is so much more than a contemporary high school story. It's a quiet little gem of a novel about love and family and friendship and beauty -- the inside kind and the outside kind." -- My Brain on Books

"I can't even begin to describe how much I absolutely loved this book of love, loss, and moving on, because I don't think my words could ever do it enough justice." -- Lauren’s Crammed Bookshelf