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laughlinesandliterature's review
3.0
* I received this book from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review*
This book started off with a fantastic and intriguing premise, but the execution lacked some style. Alora was kind of annoying for most of the book. She just kept freaking out over everything and she was pretty weak. It constantly felt like she was blaming others for the problems around her, and granted she was kept in the dark but it was so incredibly juvenile that I just couldn’t stand it. These same issues carried over to Bridger although he at least tried to act like he was more mature. Bridger seemed to have a better grasp of the world around him, and his biggest issue was he was grieving for his dad which made his actions a little bit more bearable.
There was definitely a mystery/thriller aspect to this book since there is someone trying to kill Alora (in the synopsis, no spoiler). I did end up being pretty surprised by who it was, since this person seemed like a non-issue. I will say that it was one part of the book that was extremely well done, especially because I really thought I had the killer pegged.
The world building was okay, but it lacked some of the definition of other series. Description is incredibly important when writing time travel or science fiction of any kind. It felt like that was lacking in this book. There was also a lack of real character building, all of the characters including Alora and Bridger seemed very two-dimensional and as such it took quite a long time for me to finish this book. I am glad I did, but it very much read like the author’s debut novel and it is! I expect that with more books Melissa E Hurst will get better and better. I would give this book a solid 3 stars. It definitely had its opportunities, but it was interesting and intriguing despite them. I would recommend it for fans of time travel and mystery/thrillers.
*This review was first posted to Moonlight Gleam Reviews http://moonlightgleam.com/2015/08/the-edge-of-forever-by-melissa-e-hurst.html*
This book started off with a fantastic and intriguing premise, but the execution lacked some style. Alora was kind of annoying for most of the book. She just kept freaking out over everything and she was pretty weak. It constantly felt like she was blaming others for the problems around her, and granted she was kept in the dark but it was so incredibly juvenile that I just couldn’t stand it. These same issues carried over to Bridger although he at least tried to act like he was more mature. Bridger seemed to have a better grasp of the world around him, and his biggest issue was he was grieving for his dad which made his actions a little bit more bearable.
There was definitely a mystery/thriller aspect to this book since there is someone trying to kill Alora (in the synopsis, no spoiler). I did end up being pretty surprised by who it was, since this person seemed like a non-issue. I will say that it was one part of the book that was extremely well done, especially because I really thought I had the killer pegged.
The world building was okay, but it lacked some of the definition of other series. Description is incredibly important when writing time travel or science fiction of any kind. It felt like that was lacking in this book. There was also a lack of real character building, all of the characters including Alora and Bridger seemed very two-dimensional and as such it took quite a long time for me to finish this book. I am glad I did, but it very much read like the author’s debut novel and it is! I expect that with more books Melissa E Hurst will get better and better. I would give this book a solid 3 stars. It definitely had its opportunities, but it was interesting and intriguing despite them. I would recommend it for fans of time travel and mystery/thrillers.
*This review was first posted to Moonlight Gleam Reviews http://moonlightgleam.com/2015/08/the-edge-of-forever-by-melissa-e-hurst.html*
kawarwick's review
3.0
I really liked the story. It is involves time travel and is very good. I want to give this book 4 stars but I can't due to a couple of things: so instead of using the F bomb (which is good) she uses "fure" and I just didn't like that. Neither word was needed. The author also used the word wild and wilded too much. She
used that instead of freaked, shocked, etc. The word choice really bothered me.
used that instead of freaked, shocked, etc. The word choice really bothered me.
kimching232's review
4.0
Thank you Cheryl, The Fantastic Flying Book Club and Sky Pony Press for providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review. This, in no way, will affect my review of the book.
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In the year 2146, Bridger traveled with his classmates in a school trip, but he saw someone he didn't expect to see - his dead father. This caused him to leave his post, and when he returned, he found Vika, his girlfriend unconscious. In the days following the incident, Bridger couldn't shake off what his father told him. "Save Alora." Bridger is determined to find out the truth, so he shifts back to 2013 to investigate on Alora to once and for all discover why his father wanted to save her.
Time travel is one of the magic words that would make me want to pick up a book. Add in a bit of romance and a hint of mystery? It'll make me want to get my hands on the book immediately. That is exactly what happened with this book, and I must say, it didn't disappoint. And another bonus for me, this book is told in alternating point of views!
The Edge of Forever was a fun and enjoyable read that kept me turning the pages for more. It was evident in how the story progressed that the plot of this book is very well thought of. I really loved how everything closed off in the end and how the mystery unraveled itself. The story and the romance also progressed in a timely manner. The mystery kept me from putting the book down, and I finished the book in no time.
The only thing that I didn't like about this book was how there were parts where the speech felt awkward, especially in Alora's point of view. You'd think that Alora is the one who's not from our time, but she's actually in 2013. Aside from that, however, I really enjoyed this story and I recommend it to those who are interested in time travel stories.
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In the year 2146, Bridger traveled with his classmates in a school trip, but he saw someone he didn't expect to see - his dead father. This caused him to leave his post, and when he returned, he found Vika, his girlfriend unconscious. In the days following the incident, Bridger couldn't shake off what his father told him. "Save Alora." Bridger is determined to find out the truth, so he shifts back to 2013 to investigate on Alora to once and for all discover why his father wanted to save her.
Time travel is one of the magic words that would make me want to pick up a book. Add in a bit of romance and a hint of mystery? It'll make me want to get my hands on the book immediately. That is exactly what happened with this book, and I must say, it didn't disappoint. And another bonus for me, this book is told in alternating point of views!
The Edge of Forever was a fun and enjoyable read that kept me turning the pages for more. It was evident in how the story progressed that the plot of this book is very well thought of. I really loved how everything closed off in the end and how the mystery unraveled itself. The story and the romance also progressed in a timely manner. The mystery kept me from putting the book down, and I finished the book in no time.
The only thing that I didn't like about this book was how there were parts where the speech felt awkward, especially in Alora's point of view. You'd think that Alora is the one who's not from our time, but she's actually in 2013. Aside from that, however, I really enjoyed this story and I recommend it to those who are interested in time travel stories.
gardenrose's review
3.0
3.9 (fight me for not rounding)
The book is fast-paced after the scene in the beginning, and to be honest lots of books are a little slow in the beginning. What made it worse was I was in like a year long reading slump, so It took my two months to read 13/55 chapters but 1 night(sitting) to finish the last 42 chapters so the book gets good after the first like 30% of the book.
The story had some holes, but hopefully they will be filled in the sequel. I liked the dark twist of the "popular girl gets jealous of a non-popular girl because her (ex)boyfriend asks her out" and some other twists. What I didn't like was how I kind of predicted a certain killer. But, overall nice generally easy read book, especially since this is my first time travel novel.
The book is fast-paced after the scene in the beginning, and to be honest lots of books are a little slow in the beginning. What made it worse was I was in like a year long reading slump, so It took my two months to read 13/55 chapters but 1 night(sitting) to finish the last 42 chapters so the book gets good after the first like 30% of the book.
The story had some holes, but hopefully they will be filled in the sequel. I liked the dark twist of the "popular girl gets jealous of a non-popular girl because her (ex)boyfriend asks her out" and some other twists. What I didn't like was how I kind of predicted a certain
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femalechllybrd's review
4.0
I gave it 3.5 stars
One problem I see a lot in time travel books and books with multiple POVs is that it can get a bit confusing as to when,where and to whom something is happening. I am happy to say that this did not the case in THE EDGE OF FOREVER, everything was very easy to follow.
I really enjoyed both points of views. Bridger, who is from the future, is thrust into the past trying to continue the work his father died trying to solve. He doesn't know who he can trust, but he is determined to save Alora. Alora keeps blacking out and finding herself in different places. She is pretty freaked out by this as you can imagine. When a mysterious boy finds his way to her aunts bed and breakfast she is drawn to him and befriends him pretty quickly even though she is usually a loner. She also has the issue of her past. She remembers nothing of her parents or the time before she came to live with her aunt. Her aunt will not tell her anything and that makes her more curious.
Together they search for their separate answers until they realize everything they are looking for is connected in some way to the future. There is a bit of romance between the two, but it's very slow going and kind of on the back burner of everything else that is going on. There is some good action tucked into a good pace and an interesting world. Despite a few slow parts I found it easy to stay interested in the story.
I finished reading THE EDGE OF FOREVER with the feeling that the story isn't over, they seem to make that clear with the events at he end, so I will be on the lookout for information on book two.
* This book was provided free of charge from the Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
One problem I see a lot in time travel books and books with multiple POVs is that it can get a bit confusing as to when,where and to whom something is happening. I am happy to say that this did not the case in THE EDGE OF FOREVER, everything was very easy to follow.
I really enjoyed both points of views. Bridger, who is from the future, is thrust into the past trying to continue the work his father died trying to solve. He doesn't know who he can trust, but he is determined to save Alora. Alora keeps blacking out and finding herself in different places. She is pretty freaked out by this as you can imagine. When a mysterious boy finds his way to her aunts bed and breakfast she is drawn to him and befriends him pretty quickly even though she is usually a loner. She also has the issue of her past. She remembers nothing of her parents or the time before she came to live with her aunt. Her aunt will not tell her anything and that makes her more curious.
Together they search for their separate answers until they realize everything they are looking for is connected in some way to the future. There is a bit of romance between the two, but it's very slow going and kind of on the back burner of everything else that is going on. There is some good action tucked into a good pace and an interesting world. Despite a few slow parts I found it easy to stay interested in the story.
I finished reading THE EDGE OF FOREVER with the feeling that the story isn't over, they seem to make that clear with the events at he end, so I will be on the lookout for information on book two.
* This book was provided free of charge from the Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
michelle_pink_polka_dot's review
3.0
Really cool premise, just really not executed as well as I was expecting. I was seriously hoping my first YA Time Travel book would change my life, but I just ended up MEH about it.
melodierhae's review
3.0
The phrase "wild out" was so desperately overused that I nearly DNF'd this book.
BUT the premise is really, really good, and Melissa's worldbuilding was really solid. I am really excited to start "On Through the Never" because this book hooked me in about 1/3 of the way through and the ending was intense!
BUT the premise is really, really good, and Melissa's worldbuilding was really solid. I am really excited to start "On Through the Never" because this book hooked me in about 1/3 of the way through and the ending was intense!
bookishanjali's review
3.0
3.5 Stars
In The Edge of Forever, we are introduced to Alora and Bridger. Two teenagers from two completely different times. Alora lives in 2013 and Bridger is from 2146 where things such as time travel actually exist thanks to genetic manipulation. While on a separate mission Bridger bumps into his deceased dad and is told to save Alora. He doesn't know who Alora is or why his dad would ask him to defy all time traveling rules set in place to save a girl from the past but evidently it must be important, so Bridger shifts to 2013 illegally.
The book had a lot of suspense you didn't know who was the bad guy or why Alora was in danger and what could possibly be so important about her until the very end when it all came together. The Edge of Forever was a fairly quick read for me, seeing how I love time travel books, but the ending was kind of a let down the person behind it and their reasoning was just lackluster. But I do have to give credit to the author, for once I did not figure out who the killer was until the big reveal so thanks for keeping things unpredictable in that aspect.
As far as Bridger and Alora go I liked them both although I do have to admit I liked Bridger more than Alora since there wasn't anything that made her stand out and there was just way too much high school drama surrounding her. As for Bridger, he was a whole lot more interesting and yes him being from the future had a lot to do with it. I wanted to learn more about the time he came from, it was a hell of a lot more interesting than 2013.
Overall if you like time travel or dystopian I would say check The Edge of Forever out, it was a quick read although if I have to compare it to other time travel books, not the most memorable.
In The Edge of Forever, we are introduced to Alora and Bridger. Two teenagers from two completely different times. Alora lives in 2013 and Bridger is from 2146 where things such as time travel actually exist thanks to genetic manipulation. While on a separate mission Bridger bumps into his deceased dad and is told to save Alora. He doesn't know who Alora is or why his dad would ask him to defy all time traveling rules set in place to save a girl from the past but evidently it must be important, so Bridger shifts to 2013 illegally.
The book had a lot of suspense you didn't know who was the bad guy or why Alora was in danger and what could possibly be so important about her until the very end when it all came together. The Edge of Forever was a fairly quick read for me, seeing how I love time travel books, but the ending was kind of a let down the person behind it and their reasoning was just lackluster. But I do have to give credit to the author, for once I did not figure out who the killer was until the big reveal so thanks for keeping things unpredictable in that aspect.
As far as Bridger and Alora go I liked them both although I do have to admit I liked Bridger more than Alora since there wasn't anything that made her stand out and there was just way too much high school drama surrounding her. As for Bridger, he was a whole lot more interesting and yes him being from the future had a lot to do with it. I wanted to learn more about the time he came from, it was a hell of a lot more interesting than 2013.
Overall if you like time travel or dystopian I would say check The Edge of Forever out, it was a quick read although if I have to compare it to other time travel books, not the most memorable.
krakentamer's review
4.0
Decent story with a few lingering questions about the world of 2146 that I hope are addressed (and answered!) in the sequel