Review: On the Edge
On the Edge
Ilona Andrews
Release: Sept. 29, 2009
Buy Kindle Version: here
Rating: 5 Stars
Rose Drayton lives on the Edge, between the world of the Broken (where people drive cars, shop at Wal-Mart, and magic is a fairy tale) and the Weird (where blueblood aristocrats rule, changelings roam, and the strength of your magic can change your destiny). Only Edgers like Rose can easily travel from one world to the next, but they never truly belong in either.
Rose thought if she practiced her magic, she could build a better life for herself. But things didn’t turn out how she planned, and now she works a minimum wage, off the books job in the Broken just to survive. Then Declan Camarine, a blueblood noble straight out of the deepest part of the Weird, comes into her life, determined to have her (and her power).
But when a terrible danger invades the Edge from the Weird, a flood of creatures hungry for magic, Declan and Rose must work together to destroy them, or the beasts will devour the Edge and everyone in it . . .
I should be writing an english essay, but this book review is calling my name. If only book reviews could be turned in for some sort of grade…. essay about women’s right movement is surely equivalent to an urban fantasy book review right?
The Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews is one of my favorite urban fantasy series. I barely survive the wait until release day for each Kate Daniel book and when it arrives I easily devour it within 24 hours only to be left waiting again and wishing I had taken more time with it. With that said, I had a hard time getting into the first few chapters of the first Kate Daniels book because Andrews’ use of vampires is so unusual it took some getting used to for me. I experienced something similar with On the Edge. The world was so new and unlike what I was expecting, it took a chapter or two for me to really grasp onto the details and picture it in my head. I think this is probably a limitation of mine, not a flaw in the books. Once I had a good grasp on the world and the rules within it, I was completely sucked into this book and could not put it down.
The world building in the Edge series is fantastic, unlike anything I have read recently. The characters are intriguing and likeable. Rose is strong, brave, clever, and witty. She is heavily weighed down with responsibility yet incredibly loyal. Rose lovingly takes care of her family even at her own expense. She is easy to relate to, especially for readers with kids who will emphasize with her during the seemingly normal (considering all other circumstances) guardian/child interactions. The kids are curious, fun, and enjoyable without being troublesome.
Unlike the Kate Daniels series, On the Edge relies heavily on the romantic tensions building between Rose and Declan (your leading man). The interactions between them are clever, witty, and irresistible… a style Ilona Andrews has become very good at.
The plot was well paced and full of suspense, urging readers to stay up just a little bit longer to find out what happens. Overall On the Edge continues in the tradition of Andrews’ previous books, providing readers with an excellent story, great characters, and many memorable quotes. I will be impatiently waiting for book 2…only 11 more months to go.
FTC Disclaimer: This book was purchased by me
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Excellent review! I look forward to reading On the Edge. I have been enjoying the Kate Daniels books on audio. Actually, one of the things I like best about the KD series is how different the vampires are. Super creepy! Anyhow, I give your review an A+. Hope it rubs off on your English essay! lol
Thanks Skitty!
I do like the different take on the vampires, makes the series interesting!
I have this on my TBR and its one of those authors I am really eager to try out. Your review just adds the good stuff to the anticipation *grin*
Wow! I love your blog!!!
Thank you very much!
Yeah I thinks it’s time I tried out IA. Great review KV
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