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A review by kbranfield
The Edge of the World by Garrett Leigh
4.0
The release date for Edge of the World was pushed back about six months so I've been eager to read it and I am happy to report: so worth the wait.
Shay Maloney is on tour with his band when his managersurprises reminds him a documentary researcher will be joining them. Dismayed but knowing he has no choice but to co-operate, Shay is initially a reluctant participant in the genealogy documentary.
Researcher Ollie Pietruska already knows how Shay’s genealogy discovery ends, but he reveals the gifted musician’s family history bit by bit. He has traced Shay’s roots waaaayyyyy back into the past, and he is quite pleased at Shay’s reaction to each reveal.
While Shay is pretty much an open book, Ollie is very reserved and gives up little information about himself. Shay is surprised by his attraction to Ollie, but the researcher gives off very obvious “keep your distance” vibes. Even when their relationship evolves from professional to personal, Ollie remains very tight-lipped. There is no mistaking he has gone through a traumatic experience, but will Shay convince Ollie to trust him with his secret?
The Edge of the World is a laid-back, slow-burn romance. Much of the story takes place on Shay’s tour bus so the forced intimacy provides a good foundation for their budding relationship. There is a push/pull element to the storyline but there is a refreshing lack of angst or heavy drama. All in all, a bit of an introspective read that old and new fans of Garrett Leigh are going to love!
Shay Maloney is on tour with his band when his manager
Researcher Ollie Pietruska already knows how Shay’s genealogy discovery ends, but he reveals the gifted musician’s family history bit by bit. He has traced Shay’s roots waaaayyyyy back into the past, and he is quite pleased at Shay’s reaction to each reveal.
While Shay is pretty much an open book, Ollie is very reserved and gives up little information about himself. Shay is surprised by his attraction to Ollie, but the researcher gives off very obvious “keep your distance” vibes. Even when their relationship evolves from professional to personal, Ollie remains very tight-lipped. There is no mistaking he has gone through a traumatic experience, but will Shay convince Ollie to trust him with his secret?
The Edge of the World is a laid-back, slow-burn romance. Much of the story takes place on Shay’s tour bus so the forced intimacy provides a good foundation for their budding relationship. There is a push/pull element to the storyline but there is a refreshing lack of angst or heavy drama. All in all, a bit of an introspective read that old and new fans of Garrett Leigh are going to love!