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stormreader's review
2.0
I was hoping for something that would wow me. This wasn't what I was hoping for.
I thought there'd be a thrilling element with the storm chasing, but this is really all about this fragile girl and her relationship problems. A mediocre love interest on the side and a whole lot of "almost hookups" and "I can'ts". When I get to the point where I'm craving more from a story (and not in a good way...) it's time for me to call it quits.
I thought there'd be a thrilling element with the storm chasing, but this is really all about this fragile girl and her relationship problems. A mediocre love interest on the side and a whole lot of "almost hookups" and "I can'ts". When I get to the point where I'm craving more from a story (and not in a good way...) it's time for me to call it quits.
audreymc325's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a sucker for a cutesy love story. Throw in some weather talk and I'm hooked! Though, as someone who studied meteorology in college, this book was super cheesy! Kind of like the movie Twister, but in book form. It was still a pretty good fluff read.
readingwithlt's review
5.0
I heard about Molly E Lee in a Facebook group for another author I read. And the description of this book sounded good. This is her first book ever! Well if this is what I am too expect from this author. I'm so happy to say I'll be getting her books from now on.
Living in Oklahoma the last 7 years I know all about tornados and the warnings. This book captured me with the areas in Tulsa she located the book I live around all these ares she mentions so I felt like I had a connection with the characters instantly! Abusive relationship, tornados, making new friends, discovering yourself, new love, and danger this book had it all! Such a wonderful read!
I'm very impressed for this new up and coming author!
Living in Oklahoma the last 7 years I know all about tornados and the warnings. This book captured me with the areas in Tulsa she located the book I live around all these ares she mentions so I felt like I had a connection with the characters instantly! Abusive relationship, tornados, making new friends, discovering yourself, new love, and danger this book had it all! Such a wonderful read!
I'm very impressed for this new up and coming author!
kat_marie's review
4.0
I absolutely adored this book. 4.5 stars.
The characters were well-written and felt like real people. The same was true of the dialogue and the description of the storms as well. I devoured the entire book. The romance felt natural and not forced, and I grew to love Blake as she grew to love herself. I'm so glad this was my first read of the year. I definitely recommend it for fans of easy urban romance.
*I won this book in a surprise giveaway on the Elizabeth Hunter group on Facebook*
The characters were well-written and felt like real people. The same was true of the dialogue and the description of the storms as well. I devoured the entire book. The romance felt natural and not forced, and I grew to love Blake as she grew to love herself. I'm so glad this was my first read of the year. I definitely recommend it for fans of easy urban romance.
*I won this book in a surprise giveaway on the Elizabeth Hunter group on Facebook*
thebookdisciple's review
4.0
Unique, interesting, and fast paced. I finished in one sitting. Full review to come The Book Disciple
thewitchybibliophile's review
5.0
Words cannot express my love for this book. For a debut novel, Molly Lee utterly nailed it! I LOVED the ups and downs that went through this book though at times Blake really needed a smack in the head but I am so glad that it was Dash that opened her eyes to a world of love and life. These two together are a force to be reckoned with and all of the analogies that Lee paired with the actual emotions of the characters was amazing. I felt the raw power and emotion behind them.
My heart broke for Blake as she suffered a long term toxic relationship and because she was so use to it and in a rut, she didn't know better. But slowly she started to get her backbone and I love how she came into her own throughout the book. At times it did annoy me but then how do we know how some one does react in a relationship like that. Lee was able to create Blake in a way that it felt like you were watching this relationship play out in front of you. Ladies, Dash is gonna be your new BBF and you will be fighting the women off of him! He is one of those guys that will sweep you off your feel and leave you breathless. The attraction he exudes to Blake is noticeable right away, but Blake is blind to it thanks to Justin. But when her eyes are open, it is a gale force wind that blows these two together!!!
This book overall is a stunning piece of work. The research that went behind it. The supporting characters. The raw power and emotion that went behind it. The pace was perfect, the plotline seamless and I honestly could not get enough. If this is Molly Lee's debut, I cannot wait to see more from this author! She has become an insta one click for me!
My heart broke for Blake as she suffered a long term toxic relationship and because she was so use to it and in a rut, she didn't know better. But slowly she started to get her backbone and I love how she came into her own throughout the book. At times it did annoy me but then how do we know how some one does react in a relationship like that. Lee was able to create Blake in a way that it felt like you were watching this relationship play out in front of you. Ladies, Dash is gonna be your new BBF and you will be fighting the women off of him! He is one of those guys that will sweep you off your feel and leave you breathless. The attraction he exudes to Blake is noticeable right away, but Blake is blind to it thanks to Justin. But when her eyes are open, it is a gale force wind that blows these two together!!!
This book overall is a stunning piece of work. The research that went behind it. The supporting characters. The raw power and emotion that went behind it. The pace was perfect, the plotline seamless and I honestly could not get enough. If this is Molly Lee's debut, I cannot wait to see more from this author! She has become an insta one click for me!
jackielizn's review
5.0
This was a wonderful debut novel. This book was really hard to read at times with the way Justin treated Blake, but I was so happy to see Blake grow stronger throughout the book and realize that she deserved better. I loved her friendship with Dash and watching their connection grow into something more. The storm chasing scenes were very realistic and made it feel like you were right there in the storm with them. The characters were very well developed and I'm looking forward to reading the other books in this series and seeing more from Blake and Dash in the future. <3
nightreads's review
5.0
This was such an amazing book!! I'm so glad I got it and decided to read it. Gives me a whole new appreciation for storm chasers and now I even know what a supercell is and they're beautiful. The chemistry between Blake and Dash was really well written and the whole book had me on edge with anticipation. Which is why I couldn't put the book down. I just had to keep reading, even if it means finishing if at 4:30am. That's when I know it's a really good book ;)
nbiblioholic's review
4.0
Edge of Chaos read like a modern-day, new adult version of Twister. You remember that movie with Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt?
Those storms are no joke. Reading this story reminded me of why I love being a Canadian in Canada. No twisters!
Blake has been in an abusive relationship with her childhood friend, Justin, for so long that his vitriol is her new normal. She’s not the girl she used to be and has allowed herself to be brow-beaten, shoved aside, and disrespected. Her life lacks that special sizzle, but she can’t get out without worrying that Justin will do something drastic. She finds a new passion in meteorology, which leads her to a new group of friends and head of the gang is a storm chaser named Dash. A man she has an instant connection with. A man who has her questioning everything she’s accepted from her boyfriend. A man who not only listens, but opens her eyes to a new life. But will Blake allow herself to see?
I absolutely loved Dash. I would have given my right leg to get his perspective, but even through the lack of it, his charm, humor, and integrity shone brightly. He was such an interesting and complex character and I think that was illustrated clearly with every interaction he had with Blake.
He was so patient, kind and understanding with her. He gave her exactly what she needed, even when she didn’t know she needed it. Whether it was a shoulder to cry on, a listening ear, or to give advice. He was always there… waiting.
I was waiting too. Waiting for him to get the girl. Waiting for him to find his happy. Waiting… waiting… waiting...
While Blake frustrated me immensely with her ‘I’m sorry’ and ‘poor me’ and self-blame nonsense, I understood it. It made the fact that she was a victim of her abusive relationship a focus of this story. It made her unwillingness to escape, the excuses she made, and her utter blindness to what was staring her in the face that much more realistic. So while I was internally screaming at her to fight, I knew that it was a process. That the build up of all that angst had to burst sometime.
I wasn’t completely satisfied with the ending. It was a HFN and I think these characters really deserved a HEA. However, I’ve noticed that this was just book one of a series and there is another book for these characters, so I’ll be sure to read that. If you’re a fan of angst-driven plots with tons of adventure, you’re really going to enjoy this story!
Release Date: March 28, 2016
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
POV: Heroine - 1st person
Heat: 2.5 out of 5
Type: Standalone - Book #1 of the Love on the Edge series
Those storms are no joke. Reading this story reminded me of why I love being a Canadian in Canada. No twisters!
Blake has been in an abusive relationship with her childhood friend, Justin, for so long that his vitriol is her new normal. She’s not the girl she used to be and has allowed herself to be brow-beaten, shoved aside, and disrespected. Her life lacks that special sizzle, but she can’t get out without worrying that Justin will do something drastic. She finds a new passion in meteorology, which leads her to a new group of friends and head of the gang is a storm chaser named Dash. A man she has an instant connection with. A man who has her questioning everything she’s accepted from her boyfriend. A man who not only listens, but opens her eyes to a new life. But will Blake allow herself to see?
I absolutely loved Dash. I would have given my right leg to get his perspective, but even through the lack of it, his charm, humor, and integrity shone brightly. He was such an interesting and complex character and I think that was illustrated clearly with every interaction he had with Blake.
He was so patient, kind and understanding with her. He gave her exactly what she needed, even when she didn’t know she needed it. Whether it was a shoulder to cry on, a listening ear, or to give advice. He was always there… waiting.
I was waiting too. Waiting for him to get the girl. Waiting for him to find his happy. Waiting… waiting… waiting...
While Blake frustrated me immensely with her ‘I’m sorry’ and ‘poor me’ and self-blame nonsense, I understood it. It made the fact that she was a victim of her abusive relationship a focus of this story. It made her unwillingness to escape, the excuses she made, and her utter blindness to what was staring her in the face that much more realistic. So while I was internally screaming at her to fight, I knew that it was a process. That the build up of all that angst had to burst sometime.
I wasn’t completely satisfied with the ending. It was a HFN and I think these characters really deserved a HEA. However, I’ve noticed that this was just book one of a series and there is another book for these characters, so I’ll be sure to read that. If you’re a fan of angst-driven plots with tons of adventure, you’re really going to enjoy this story!
Release Date: March 28, 2016
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
POV: Heroine - 1st person
Heat: 2.5 out of 5
Type: Standalone - Book #1 of the Love on the Edge series