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beccaand's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Moderate: Animal death
knittingwild's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
clairedrinkstea's review against another edition
5.0
Good start to a new series and a very interesting take on magic and how it effects the earth, people and history.
Very interesting characters and I love Jack and Georgie and hope the series progresses with them in it so I can see them grow.
I love the idea of the Weird, the Broken and the Edge. It's simple concept but the diverse stories that can out of it really do define this as an Ilona Andrews book. The action sequences are well done and easy to follow whilst not being condescending to the reader. The character sit-ups are simple yet effective. Another key indicator of the writing genius of Ilona and Gordon Andrews is that the female characters are strong especially Rose and even when vulnerable they aren't whiny or pitiable. Each character no matter how little has an great inner strength. Declan isn't the domineering Blue-Blood he purports to be and as the reader you know this and are willing Rose to see. Rather than bandying about the bush they relationship moves cleanly (of a sort) each recognising the strengths or the other.
A wonderful series that I believe will really excel!
Very interesting characters and I love Jack and Georgie and hope the series progresses with them in it so I can see them grow.
I love the idea of the Weird, the Broken and the Edge. It's simple concept but the diverse stories that can out of it really do define this as an Ilona Andrews book. The action sequences are well done and easy to follow whilst not being condescending to the reader. The character sit-ups are simple yet effective. Another key indicator of the writing genius of Ilona and Gordon Andrews is that the female characters are strong especially Rose and even when vulnerable they aren't whiny or pitiable. Each character no matter how little has an great inner strength. Declan isn't the domineering Blue-Blood he purports to be and as the reader you know this and are willing Rose to see. Rather than bandying about the bush they relationship moves cleanly (of a sort) each recognising the strengths or the other.
A wonderful series that I believe will really excel!
jenhurst's review against another edition
3.0
2.5.
This takes place in an alternative Atlanta, where the edge is the area between the normal world and the fantasy world. There’s certain powers (the flash) or the ability to raise the dead that people have. Audrey and Declan don’t get along but are forced to rely on each other. I think this is an uneven start and suffered from an issue that a lot of paranormal romances suffer from. The first book is basic a setup novel for characters, world building and since it’s an early Ilona Andrews book it’s just not one of their strongest.
This takes place in an alternative Atlanta, where the edge is the area between the normal world and the fantasy world. There’s certain powers (the flash) or the ability to raise the dead that people have. Audrey and Declan don’t get along but are forced to rely on each other. I think this is an uneven start and suffered from an issue that a lot of paranormal romances suffer from. The first book is basic a setup novel for characters, world building and since it’s an early Ilona Andrews book it’s just not one of their strongest.
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked this book. It was fast-paced with action. The boys George and Jack were adorable. Just romance was too insta-love, but I still enjoy it.
magikspells's review against another edition
4.0
Not that I'm complaining, because trust me, I love Ilona Andrews books. But all of their books have basically the same character tropes. Broke girl that disavows love in every way and overly masculine dude that comes along to persuade her that she just needs his penis.
katieinca's review against another edition
4.0
Again, if you like Andrews' Kate Daniels books... these are not them. They are romance before they're urban fantasy. But the wold building's not bad, and the characters are fun. Including (especially?) the kids. This first book has probably my least favorite baddie, but my favorite romance pairing.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it! I adore the Kate Daniels series by this author, but it took me at least until the second book to get into it. I really enjoyed this right from the start, and am excited to read more.
sydneyletta's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I've read the Kate Daniels series and the Hidden Legacy series by Ilona Andrews. I think this is my least favorite of their books so far, but I still enjoyed the story. I just wasn't as sucked in as I usually am with their books.