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bookishmamaworm's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
vimki's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars! i really enjoyed this book!! it was so fun and interesting and like nothing i've ever read before. the world is so interesting and unique. the characters are hilarious and complex and wonderful. the plot is intriguing and surprising. this was a great book. like SO great. my favourite character was Val, even though she was a side character that wasn't really in the book much she was deffo a stand out. shes funny and supportive of Zoe and i love her. I hope this is a series CAUSE IT CANT END LIKE THAT. I NEED THE NEXT ONE NOW
allyreadsromance's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! The story is very unique. It did a great job describing the two world and the characters that lived in both. I really enjoyed the honesty described. These character are able to describe their feelings in a way they feel genuine and not rushed.
I had trouble putting the book down. It was fast paced and I wanted to know more!! I believe this will be a series so do not make the mistake of expecting a neat ending! I'm looking forward to the next installment. There are so many questions that need answers. I feel the author is going to have fun taking us on the journey to the conclusion.
I had trouble putting the book down. It was fast paced and I wanted to know more!! I believe this will be a series so do not make the mistake of expecting a neat ending! I'm looking forward to the next installment. There are so many questions that need answers. I feel the author is going to have fun taking us on the journey to the conclusion.
robynriddle15's review against another edition
4.0
This book has something for everyone. It gets a little creepy at times, It has its tearjerker moments, and it has some seriously hilarious moments scattered throughout the book.
I love the relationship Zoe has with X as well as the relationship X has with the family. I also really enjoyed the side characters Ripper and Banger and hope to see them again in the next book.
Really good bookdefinitely worth a read.
I love the relationship Zoe has with X as well as the relationship X has with the family. I also really enjoyed the side characters Ripper and Banger and hope to see them again in the next book.
Really good bookdefinitely worth a read.
iyaa's review against another edition
1.0
I am so disappointed. Reading the first part was a blast for me, then everything fell short halfway. I did not like the characters at all, Jonah was pretty much the only one I liked and X’s friends. I found Zoe immature, and it was such a slow setting that it took me A WHILE to finish this one.
I hate reading slumps, so I despise this book.
I hate reading slumps, so I despise this book.
jongseobxenvy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
isabella1018's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I felt attached and connected to the characters in a way I cannot describe. It was different and enjoyable and I flew through it. Could’ve had more information about the world but I enjoyed a lot.
abi56's review against another edition
4.0
Opposite Worlds collide in this supernatural “Romeo and Juliet – esque” love story, when Zoe (your typical teenage girl) who is struggling with the loss of her father crosses paths with X.
X is no ordinary teenager, he is conscripted to hunt and capture the souls of the evil, and upon doing so, must return them (and himself) back to the Lowlands; a supernatural prison.
The Edge of Everything is a supernatural, contemporary novel that keeps you wanting more.
The World building was extraordinary, and I especially loved the description of the Lowlands and the people housed within it. Giles has a way with words that fully immerses you, and makes you experience a whole range of emotions.
I loved the mix of characters and diversity portrayed in this novel; the bond shared between Zoe and her little brother, Jonah, was especially lovely, and this bond is almost reflected between X and Ripper (albeit in a twisted kind of way!).
I found I actually enjoyed the secondary characters more than the main characters and felt without them the story would have been very bland and similar to so many other stories. Saying that, Zoe and her family were so relatable, it was actually nice to see a somewhat normal family dynamic.
It made me laugh.
I experienced the grief that Zoe and her family did
And at times it sent a chill up my spine!
I will definitely be picking up The Brink of Darkness to find out what happens next!
X is no ordinary teenager, he is conscripted to hunt and capture the souls of the evil, and upon doing so, must return them (and himself) back to the Lowlands; a supernatural prison.
The Edge of Everything is a supernatural, contemporary novel that keeps you wanting more.
The World building was extraordinary, and I especially loved the description of the Lowlands and the people housed within it. Giles has a way with words that fully immerses you, and makes you experience a whole range of emotions.
I loved the mix of characters and diversity portrayed in this novel; the bond shared between Zoe and her little brother, Jonah, was especially lovely, and this bond is almost reflected between X and Ripper (albeit in a twisted kind of way!).
I found I actually enjoyed the secondary characters more than the main characters and felt without them the story would have been very bland and similar to so many other stories. Saying that, Zoe and her family were so relatable, it was actually nice to see a somewhat normal family dynamic.
It made me laugh.
I experienced the grief that Zoe and her family did
And at times it sent a chill up my spine!
I will definitely be picking up The Brink of Darkness to find out what happens next!
eulsie's review against another edition
3.0
Actual rating: 2.5 stars
I didn't like this book. But I didn't hate it either.
Anyone who's been unlucky enough to hear my book rant KNOWS... I really am not an insta-love fan. So when "X" falls in luuurve with Zoe after being in a coma for two days and then only with her for like, two days after, I HAVE A SUPER HARD TIME buying that they're in love! Sometimes I can believe it if the two love interests are well-written and just click, but that's didn't happen for me here!
I guess it was just me, but I didn't like the writing. I don't know what it was, but it seemed choppy and didn't flow. Some of the dialogue was just weird.
"X laughed darkly.
“It was my dearest wish that you would fight,” he said.
“Yeah, well, I sure as hell will, superfreak,” said Stan. “And, by the way, nice shirt, cowboy. Tight enough?”"
Yeah.. wow, nice comeback, "superfreak"? For some reason Stan comments on X's clothes like 3 times...
I will say that the book picked up towards the end. And I did really like the family dynamic between Zoe and her brother, although I thought Zoe was kinda a irresponsible sister for letting her little ADHD brother go out in a blizzard.
The Lowlands aspect was cool, but I wish there was more history behind where it came from and how the lords were established.
Overall: okay book. There were some parts I liked, but I probably won't read it again.
I didn't like this book. But I didn't hate it either.
Anyone who's been unlucky enough to hear my book rant KNOWS... I really am not an insta-love fan. So when "X" falls in luuurve with Zoe after being in a coma for two days and then only with her for like, two days after, I HAVE A SUPER HARD TIME buying that they're in love! Sometimes I can believe it if the two love interests are well-written and just click, but that's didn't happen for me here!
I guess it was just me, but I didn't like the writing. I don't know what it was, but it seemed choppy and didn't flow. Some of the dialogue was just weird.
"X laughed darkly.
“It was my dearest wish that you would fight,” he said.
“Yeah, well, I sure as hell will, superfreak,” said Stan. “And, by the way, nice shirt, cowboy. Tight enough?”"
Yeah.. wow, nice comeback, "superfreak"? For some reason Stan comments on X's clothes like 3 times...
I will say that the book picked up towards the end. And I did really like the family dynamic between Zoe and her brother, although I thought Zoe was kinda a irresponsible sister for letting her little ADHD brother go out in a blizzard.
The Lowlands aspect was cool, but I wish there was more history behind where it came from and how the lords were established.
Overall: okay book. There were some parts I liked, but I probably won't read it again.