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oliviabrisebois's review against another edition
2.0
Edge of Wild was a strange book. I felt like it was a cookie cutter book of many other books I’ve read but simply just based in Canada as it’s only visible difference. I don’t think I’ll be finishing this series as I was truly bored throughout reading it
aduarte's review against another edition
5.0
4.5/5
I wasn’t sure what to expect coming into the book. I was worried that it may not be quite my type of read, but how mistaken I was. What I loved most about Edge of Wild by D.K. Stone was how it was written. It read like you are watching a TV show, and being a TV fanatic I thought this was amazing. I don’t mean to say that it was written in a script format by the way. I can’t quite explain it but when I was reading it, I kept imagining it as a TV show in my head. I could even see where in the book each episode will finish, leaving you wanting more. I believe that this book will make an amazing thriller TV show and someone should definitely get on it.
Once the story gets going, I couldn’t put the book down. It plays with your mind and you too, start to think if what is going on is actually real. I just kept begging to myself, for one more page, just one more chapter. I needed to know who the killer was, not sleep. #SleepIsForTheWeak
The way Stone describes Waterton makes you believe that you are there, and makes you want to be there for real (minus the murders of course). The setting is breathtakingly beautiful and so well crafted. Perfect for a story full of murder and a sprinkle of romance.
Initially, I don’t know if I liked Rich that much. I felt a bit like the locals felt. Like, what is this outsider trying to do to this beautiful and still in the edge of wilderness town. Is he trying to take all the charm away? You may think so, but underneath the surface there is so much more going on. Not all is as it seems.
Lou on the other hand is such an adorably cute character, and I love her stories. There is always a meaning behind them and if you pay enough attention you may pick up on some of the clues.
In the end, I’m so glad that I got out of my YA bubble and gave this book a chance because it was a truly enjoyable read. If you like beautiful settings, wilderness, murder and mystery this is the perfect book for you.
Thankfully, I already have the second book with me so I can dive back in to the beautiful Waterton. Make sure to tune back in for my blog tour stop for The Dark Divide on the 20th of April, it comes with a amazing guest post by the author D.K. Stone.
Rating: ★★★★✬
Edge of Wild by D.K. Stone is available in paperback and you can get it now on Amazon.
Thanks D.K. Stone for sending me a paperback copy of Edge of Wild in exchange for my honest review.
*FangirlSince1988 xxx
I wasn’t sure what to expect coming into the book. I was worried that it may not be quite my type of read, but how mistaken I was. What I loved most about Edge of Wild by D.K. Stone was how it was written. It read like you are watching a TV show, and being a TV fanatic I thought this was amazing. I don’t mean to say that it was written in a script format by the way. I can’t quite explain it but when I was reading it, I kept imagining it as a TV show in my head. I could even see where in the book each episode will finish, leaving you wanting more. I believe that this book will make an amazing thriller TV show and someone should definitely get on it.
Once the story gets going, I couldn’t put the book down. It plays with your mind and you too, start to think if what is going on is actually real. I just kept begging to myself, for one more page, just one more chapter. I needed to know who the killer was, not sleep. #SleepIsForTheWeak
The way Stone describes Waterton makes you believe that you are there, and makes you want to be there for real (minus the murders of course). The setting is breathtakingly beautiful and so well crafted. Perfect for a story full of murder and a sprinkle of romance.
Initially, I don’t know if I liked Rich that much. I felt a bit like the locals felt. Like, what is this outsider trying to do to this beautiful and still in the edge of wilderness town. Is he trying to take all the charm away? You may think so, but underneath the surface there is so much more going on. Not all is as it seems.
Lou on the other hand is such an adorably cute character, and I love her stories. There is always a meaning behind them and if you pay enough attention you may pick up on some of the clues.
In the end, I’m so glad that I got out of my YA bubble and gave this book a chance because it was a truly enjoyable read. If you like beautiful settings, wilderness, murder and mystery this is the perfect book for you.
Thankfully, I already have the second book with me so I can dive back in to the beautiful Waterton. Make sure to tune back in for my blog tour stop for The Dark Divide on the 20th of April, it comes with a amazing guest post by the author D.K. Stone.
Rating: ★★★★✬
Edge of Wild by D.K. Stone is available in paperback and you can get it now on Amazon.
Thanks D.K. Stone for sending me a paperback copy of Edge of Wild in exchange for my honest review.
*FangirlSince1988 xxx
peyton_'s review against another edition
3.0
I was really looking forward to reading Edge of Wild because I know Waterton and area. The book is good and I read it quickly, but I did find a couple of flaws with it. I did not like the characters. I wanted Lou to be stronger. She seemed very unwilling to commit to anything and her romance did not feel real. I really did not like Rich. He seemed like a jerk the entire book. He came across as two dimensional and did not seem to grow with the story. His romance also felt forced and fake. I would have gotten into this book more if I had been able to like Rich as a character. I also did not like any of the townspeople. It seemed unrealistic that they would all be so mean all the time. Even the ones who were more open to ideas did not seem to like Rich just because he is an outsider. Again, they came off two-dimensional.
The plot was a little difficult to enjoy. It went back and forth a bunch and I had to keep asking what I was supposed to be following and trying to figure out. Some answers were given and some were not. It felt like Stone was trying to do a mystery, but it did not come out smoothly. I like Stone and I have enjoyed other works by Stone, but this one fell flat for me. I read the premise of The Dark Divide and it seems to be the same plot with a different background, so I am going to hold off from reading it for now and instead embrace horror books for October.
The plot was a little difficult to enjoy. It went back and forth a bunch and I had to keep asking what I was supposed to be following and trying to figure out. Some answers were given and some were not. It felt like Stone was trying to do a mystery, but it did not come out smoothly. I like Stone and I have enjoyed other works by Stone, but this one fell flat for me. I read the premise of The Dark Divide and it seems to be the same plot with a different background, so I am going to hold off from reading it for now and instead embrace horror books for October.
rues_human's review against another edition
4.0
When New York City hotel manager Rich Evans accepts an assignment to whip a new luxury hotel in the middle of a Canadian national park into shape, he assumes his biggest challenge will be life without cellular service.
But everyone has secrets. Sometimes those secrets are deep and heavy enough to shape our lives. In Waterton, geography conspires with small town isolation to give secrets lives of their own.
In Edge of the Wild, Danika Stone demonstrates a deep understand of the divide that runs between urban worldliness and small town isolation. Her characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with room for growth and learning. Her storytelling weaves together disparate threads into a vibrant canvas that kept me turning pages, wanting to know what happened next.
But everyone has secrets. Sometimes those secrets are deep and heavy enough to shape our lives. In Waterton, geography conspires with small town isolation to give secrets lives of their own.
In Edge of the Wild, Danika Stone demonstrates a deep understand of the divide that runs between urban worldliness and small town isolation. Her characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with room for growth and learning. Her storytelling weaves together disparate threads into a vibrant canvas that kept me turning pages, wanting to know what happened next.
fafabookcorner's review
4.0
Review posted on Fafa's Book Corner !
Beware spoilers ahead!
I received a signed paperback, E-ARC, and swag package via the author in exchange for participating in the Sunday Street Team.
I had heard about this book through Twitter. One of the people I follow retweeted a tweet from the author. The author was asking about people who wanted to participate in the Sunday Street Team for this book. We talked for a bit and I agreed to join. I am happy to say that I enjoyed Edge of Wild!
The book begins with a prologue. Ever since Jeff Chan was asked to come to Wateron to reappear the Whitewater Lodge things haven’t gone according to plan. The town is very hostile towards him and he feels like he’s being stalked. He hears noises and goes to check them out. A man is in his house. Jeff grabs a weapon and asks why the man is there. The man replies that he just wants to talk.
We are then taken to the first chapter. Louise ‘Lou’ has always been a bit strange. She tends to pick up on things very quickly and sometimes she knows things she shouldn’t. Lou has very vivid dreams. Of another life. She believes that she’s lived several lives based on her dreams. But no one believed that. For the longest time Lou was an outcast. Her own father hadn’t believed her. Now she chooses not to tell anyone fearing she will be outcasted like she was when she was little.
Richard ‘Rich’ has been called in to manage Whitewater Lodge in Wateron, Alberta. He’s not particularly pleased about being called in but goes anyways. Once he arrives he notices that the hotel is a mess. Apparently Jeff Chan wasn’t gifted in organization. The files are a mess and every time Rich fixes something it either gets destroyed or another problem arises. Most of the locals are unnerved by his presence and they promptly turn down every suggestion he makes. On top of all that Rich feels like he’s being stalked. Things in his room are misplaced, the locks undone, and animals are chasing him. The only person Rich can trust is Lou who is fixing his car.
Once the murders began to pile up the town is terrified. But Lou begins to suspect that the townspeople know who is stalking Rich. She starts to realize that the townspeople have been keeping many secrets. And once Lou starts hanging around Rich they begin to outcast her. Rich slowly realizes that whoever is murdering all those people may in fact be after him.
This was such a well done murder mystery! It’s been awhile since I’ve read one that done this well! I didn’t even see the murderer coming! It was so unexpected and well done. The book is narrated in third person. Which was written well considering it’s a murder mystery. It takes place in 1999 Wateron, Alberta in the span of a few months. Which I found pretty interesting. The author did her research and it feels like you’re in that time. There are multiple point of views but our main point of views are Rich and Lou.
For a majority of the book Rich is stressed and angry. Nothing really seems to work with the hotel and it feels like the townspeople want him gone. I really felt for him because man was that a lot to deal with. Plus the townspeople didn’t make it any easier. While I did sympathize with him I didn’t really connect with him. I liked him because he was determined and hardworking. I’m surprised that he was able to deal with the townspeople. The only townspeople that were nice to him were Amanda his assistant and Lou.
I really liked reading about Lou! It was so interesting to read about her vision and dreams. I’m a big believer in dreams and the way I see it is that people like Lou really do exist. She was sweet and calm. Lou had a way with people. She could calm you down and tell you a story based on yourself and your circumstances. While Rich was hot tempered Lou was calm. They worked well together.
While Rich and Lou worked well together I didn’t really get the romance. At first it seemed like attraction than it just didn’t make sense. And it did feel unnecessary. Lou’s relationship with her father figure Hunter was cute and realistic! While Rich didn’t really talk to Amanda that often he liked her.
The plot was really good! It was a nice touch to read about many different people. Including the police officers, the murderer, and the victims. The point of view shift never felt overwhelming and the author did a good job of balancing the point of views and fleshing out all the characters.
You should know that this is a very different murder mystery novel. For starters the victims aren’t anyone Rich knows. So in way that takes out the suspense because you’re not worried about how the murders are affecting Rich.Despite this it was very intriguing as the evidence continues to pile up and you keep turning the pages just to know what’s going on.
The police actually do stuff in this book! Rich launches another investigation but doesn’t look into the murderers. Which happens in most murder mystery novels. Especially YA. In a way the townspeople reminded of Agatha Christie’s mysteries. In Agatha Christie’s novels they always take place in a small town and all if it’s residents are hiding something. Also her books just like this book ends nicely.
I had no problems with this book. I’ve rated it 4 stars because while I thoroughly enjoyed it I didn’t love it. Note this is a slow book, the townspeople are very frustrating, and there is a lot of swearing. If these bother you I would suggest you to find another murder mystery novel.
Overall this was a really great book! I would recommend it to anyone looking for a different murder mystery novel.
Beware spoilers ahead!
I received a signed paperback, E-ARC, and swag package via the author in exchange for participating in the Sunday Street Team.
I had heard about this book through Twitter. One of the people I follow retweeted a tweet from the author. The author was asking about people who wanted to participate in the Sunday Street Team for this book. We talked for a bit and I agreed to join. I am happy to say that I enjoyed Edge of Wild!
The book begins with a prologue. Ever since Jeff Chan was asked to come to Wateron to reappear the Whitewater Lodge things haven’t gone according to plan. The town is very hostile towards him and he feels like he’s being stalked. He hears noises and goes to check them out. A man is in his house. Jeff grabs a weapon and asks why the man is there. The man replies that he just wants to talk.
We are then taken to the first chapter. Louise ‘Lou’ has always been a bit strange. She tends to pick up on things very quickly and sometimes she knows things she shouldn’t. Lou has very vivid dreams. Of another life. She believes that she’s lived several lives based on her dreams. But no one believed that. For the longest time Lou was an outcast. Her own father hadn’t believed her. Now she chooses not to tell anyone fearing she will be outcasted like she was when she was little.
Richard ‘Rich’ has been called in to manage Whitewater Lodge in Wateron, Alberta. He’s not particularly pleased about being called in but goes anyways. Once he arrives he notices that the hotel is a mess. Apparently Jeff Chan wasn’t gifted in organization. The files are a mess and every time Rich fixes something it either gets destroyed or another problem arises. Most of the locals are unnerved by his presence and they promptly turn down every suggestion he makes. On top of all that Rich feels like he’s being stalked. Things in his room are misplaced, the locks undone, and animals are chasing him. The only person Rich can trust is Lou who is fixing his car.
Once the murders began to pile up the town is terrified. But Lou begins to suspect that the townspeople know who is stalking Rich. She starts to realize that the townspeople have been keeping many secrets. And once Lou starts hanging around Rich they begin to outcast her. Rich slowly realizes that whoever is murdering all those people may in fact be after him.
This was such a well done murder mystery! It’s been awhile since I’ve read one that done this well! I didn’t even see the murderer coming! It was so unexpected and well done. The book is narrated in third person. Which was written well considering it’s a murder mystery. It takes place in 1999 Wateron, Alberta in the span of a few months. Which I found pretty interesting. The author did her research and it feels like you’re in that time. There are multiple point of views but our main point of views are Rich and Lou.
For a majority of the book Rich is stressed and angry. Nothing really seems to work with the hotel and it feels like the townspeople want him gone. I really felt for him because man was that a lot to deal with. Plus the townspeople didn’t make it any easier. While I did sympathize with him I didn’t really connect with him. I liked him because he was determined and hardworking. I’m surprised that he was able to deal with the townspeople. The only townspeople that were nice to him were Amanda his assistant and Lou.
I really liked reading about Lou! It was so interesting to read about her vision and dreams. I’m a big believer in dreams and the way I see it is that people like Lou really do exist. She was sweet and calm. Lou had a way with people. She could calm you down and tell you a story based on yourself and your circumstances. While Rich was hot tempered Lou was calm. They worked well together.
While Rich and Lou worked well together I didn’t really get the romance. At first it seemed like attraction than it just didn’t make sense. And it did feel unnecessary. Lou’s relationship with her father figure Hunter was cute and realistic! While Rich didn’t really talk to Amanda that often he liked her.
The plot was really good! It was a nice touch to read about many different people. Including the police officers, the murderer, and the victims. The point of view shift never felt overwhelming and the author did a good job of balancing the point of views and fleshing out all the characters.
You should know that this is a very different murder mystery novel. For starters the victims aren’t anyone Rich knows. So in way that takes out the suspense because you’re not worried about how the murders are affecting Rich.Despite this it was very intriguing as the evidence continues to pile up and you keep turning the pages just to know what’s going on.
The police actually do stuff in this book! Rich launches another investigation but doesn’t look into the murderers. Which happens in most murder mystery novels. Especially YA. In a way the townspeople reminded of Agatha Christie’s mysteries. In Agatha Christie’s novels they always take place in a small town and all if it’s residents are hiding something. Also her books just like this book ends nicely.
I had no problems with this book. I’ve rated it 4 stars because while I thoroughly enjoyed it I didn’t love it. Note this is a slow book, the townspeople are very frustrating, and there is a lot of swearing. If these bother you I would suggest you to find another murder mystery novel.
Overall this was a really great book! I would recommend it to anyone looking for a different murder mystery novel.
mxhermit's review
4.0
After having seen the book trailer for this, who wouldn't be intrigued by this story? It sounds like the perfect weekend mystery read to curl up with. I know that I found myself reading this until the wee hours of the morning which may or may not have been a bit of a mistake in certain parts. Seriously, spooky stuff!
The main male character, Rich, started out as the typical corporate guy that annoys you. He seems to think he knows best, no matter what anyone tells him, and you can't imagine liking him at all. I was impressed with his character development over the course of the book. You were slowly introduced to different sides of him, facets that made him more ordinary and relateable than the straight laced suit he began as.
Lou, the primary female character, was by far my favorite character in the book. She has a bit of the supernatural about her. She has dreams and visions of her past lives, hints that intrude on her current life and may or may not be a boon. She never lets Rich intimidate her, she tries her best to give her all to her town (regardless of what the stick in the mud traditionalists think), and she's not a typical heroine. She'd give Rich a swift kick in the ass if she thought he needed it and she's an insane mechanic to boot. Kudos to her; I know nothing about cars and she never gives up, even when Rich's fancy pants car continues to break down.
I do wish there had been more information about Lou's abilities. I don't recall there every being much explanation for it. Was it something inherited from her mother's side of the family, as her mom was the only person to really take these visions seriously? Is it possible that there are more people in town with abilities that we just don't know about?
Lou and Rich aren't the only cast members in this book, of course. There are a great number of townspeople, each of which brings their own brand of crazy to the table. There's the slightly eccentric boutique owner that keeps hinting to Rich about the true goings on of the town. There's the owner of the coffee shop, Lou's oldest friend and a comforting presence in the background of the book. There's the B & B owner who I swear should be played by Imelda Staunton (aka Dolores Umbridge) in the movie adaptation.
The story keeps you on edge as you work your way toward the resolution of Rich's problems with his job: the running and upkeep of the lodge his bosses have had no end of trouble with. There are scenes that are heightened when you read them in the dark of the night, and there are scenes that will have you launching yourself for the nearest lamp and double checking the locks on your doors.
My last note: the cover was a great choice. Not only is it simplistic and true to the overall feel of the novel, but it actually makes sense in terms of the book. It isn't something that has no connection to the story; there is definitely a reason for the blood and the bunny.
Please please please do yourself a favor and pick this book up. It's got mystery, it's got great characters, and it's got a good buildup of romance that you realize is totally realistic, a nice change from the over-hyped insta-love you see a lot these days.
The main male character, Rich, started out as the typical corporate guy that annoys you. He seems to think he knows best, no matter what anyone tells him, and you can't imagine liking him at all. I was impressed with his character development over the course of the book. You were slowly introduced to different sides of him, facets that made him more ordinary and relateable than the straight laced suit he began as.
Lou, the primary female character, was by far my favorite character in the book. She has a bit of the supernatural about her. She has dreams and visions of her past lives, hints that intrude on her current life and may or may not be a boon. She never lets Rich intimidate her, she tries her best to give her all to her town (regardless of what the stick in the mud traditionalists think), and she's not a typical heroine. She'd give Rich a swift kick in the ass if she thought he needed it and she's an insane mechanic to boot. Kudos to her; I know nothing about cars and she never gives up, even when Rich's fancy pants car continues to break down.
I do wish there had been more information about Lou's abilities. I don't recall there every being much explanation for it. Was it something inherited from her mother's side of the family, as her mom was the only person to really take these visions seriously? Is it possible that there are more people in town with abilities that we just don't know about?
Lou and Rich aren't the only cast members in this book, of course. There are a great number of townspeople, each of which brings their own brand of crazy to the table. There's the slightly eccentric boutique owner that keeps hinting to Rich about the true goings on of the town. There's the owner of the coffee shop, Lou's oldest friend and a comforting presence in the background of the book. There's the B & B owner who I swear should be played by Imelda Staunton (aka Dolores Umbridge) in the movie adaptation.
The story keeps you on edge as you work your way toward the resolution of Rich's problems with his job: the running and upkeep of the lodge his bosses have had no end of trouble with. There are scenes that are heightened when you read them in the dark of the night, and there are scenes that will have you launching yourself for the nearest lamp and double checking the locks on your doors.
My last note: the cover was a great choice. Not only is it simplistic and true to the overall feel of the novel, but it actually makes sense in terms of the book. It isn't something that has no connection to the story; there is definitely a reason for the blood and the bunny.
Please please please do yourself a favor and pick this book up. It's got mystery, it's got great characters, and it's got a good buildup of romance that you realize is totally realistic, a nice change from the over-hyped insta-love you see a lot these days.
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