On the Edge (The Edge, Book 1)

by Ilona Andrews

Paperback, 2009

Status

Available

Call number

813.6

Publication

Ace (2009), Edition: Original, Mass Market Paperback, 336 pages

Description

Fantasy. Fiction. Literature. Romance. HTML: Rose Drayton lives on the Edge, between the world of the Broken (where people drive cars, shop at Wal-Mart, and magic is a fairy tale) and the Weird (where blueblood aristocrats rule, changelings roam, and the strength of your magic can change your destiny). Only Edgers like Rose can easily travel from one world to the next, but they never truly belong in either. Rose thought if she practiced her magic, she could build a better life for herself. But things didn't turn out how she planned, and now she works a minimum wage, off-the-books job in the Broken just to survive. Then Declan Camarine, a blueblood noble straight out of the deepest part of the Weird, comes into her life, determined to have her (and her power). But when a terrible danger invades the Edge from the Weird, a flood of creatures hungry for magic, Declan and Rose must work together to destroy them�or they'll devour the Edge and everyone in it....… (more)

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LibraryThing member MarthaJeanne

I prefer fantasy to work within a world where the parameters are set, not one where every turn of the plot 'reveals' a new way the magic can work to get the characters out of trouble.

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LibraryThing member mmillet

Rose Drayton has lived all her life in the Edge. The Edge is a small strip of land stretching between the Broken (the world as we know it and completely non magical) and the Weird (magic, magic everywhere). Edgers usually possess a little magic and can travel freely between both worlds, but usually

stick to themselves. Living in the Edge will make you tough all by itself without compounding the fact that Rose has had to raise her two younger brothers all alone while defending herself from bride-hunting bluebloods and Edgers alike who simply would like her as a brood mare due to her impressive magical abilities. To say she has some trust issues with males and outsiders in general would be an understatement. So when an imposing blueblood Lord Declan Camarine shows up on her land declaring Rose to be 'his' and demanding three challenges to win her hand, Rose is less than enthusiastic. Her response is to shoot Declan with a cross-bow. Not that she hits him, but still, my kind of girl. Rose is already feeling a little out of her league, when some truly nasty creatures begin showing up in the Edge and fighting them off might become the hardest thing she's had to do yet...besides accepting Declan's help.Out of all the characters in this novel, Rose's two younger brothers, Jack (a shape shifter) and Georgie (a boy who can raise the dead), were obvious standouts. They trust Rose implicitly and even though they sometimes don't follow instructions explicitly (they are boys) they stole my heart. Both Rose and Declan are fighters and their relationship morphed into something very believable even if I sometimes found myself giggling over Rose's effusive descriptions of Declan's rippling abs since it reminded me so much of Hugh Jackman's 'shower' in Australia. Other than that, Rose is smart and knows how to take care of those she loves which totally rocks in my book. To be honest, I'm not really sure where Ilona Andrews is planning on heading with the next installment, but my hopes firmly rest on a story for William, Declan's shape shifter army buddy. The man has Potential in spades.Can I talk about the cover a moment here? If they had left off the Highland Warrior (he is SO not Declan) I would have totally dug it. Rose against the old truck with a rifle slung carelessly over her shoulder and magic swirling around? Super. But Mr. Piercing Gaze just ruins it for me. This was a fun book, but I'm not going to lie that the teaser for Magic Bleeds, the much anticipated fourth Kate Daniels book, had me squealing for joy.

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LibraryThing member suzirinia

This is the first book by Ilona Andrews that I've read and I now plan on reading her other titles. I found this book - an alternate reality fantasy - easy to slide into with interesting characters, humorous in many parts, lots of action and suspense. Some of the interesting characters: a zombie

grandfather, several different types of magic wielders, creepy monsters, shapeshifters including a young boy who can shift into a cat. I enjoyed that two of the main characters were children for their perspective and the added drama for their elders to teach while protecting them. This book also had classic fairytale elements and a love interest.

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LibraryThing member kayceel

Rose Drayton lives in the Edge, an area between the Broken (the "regular" world where no magic exists) and the Weird, where magic is plentiful, and blueblood nobles rule. Edgers are the only ones who can cross easily between the worlds, and therefore belong fully to neither.

Rose has been taking

care of her brothers for years, and when a blueblood arrives outside their home's ward stones, she figures him for one who wishes to use her as a broodmare for her unusually powerful magic and sends him off at gunpoint. However, she quickly discovers she may need his help to fight an unusual evil threatening the Edge.

Awesome. This is fast-paced (and how I do love exciting and thrilling) and sexy, and Rose is an incredibly appealing character. Forced to work for pay "under the table" since she doesn't have a valid birth certificate, Rose works minimum wage at a crap job, scrimping to buy food and clothing for her two younger brothers. When she loses her job, her desperation is palpable - here's a heroine who is in *real* trouble, instead of just having to choose between two really hot men (of course, she gets to do that, too...).

I look forward to more in this series - Rose's brothers are richly drawn characters in their own right, and Andrews writes great, rollicking action.

Recommended.

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LibraryThing member seongeona

After discovering Ilona Andrews' Kate Daniels series and falling in love with the books, I had to read something else by this author. I admit to being afraid of having this Edge series be too much like Kate Daniels with a different title (you know how that goes with some authors). I was not

disappointed. This series is nothing like Kate Daniels. I found this one to be far less captivating with characters who didn't hold my attention in the least and who seemed rather immature. The little romance that was there fell flat. I felt this series was aimed for a much younger audience despite no evidence that that was the intention. I really wanted to love this series from an author I adore. Not to be.

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LibraryThing member pacey1927

Rose lives in a small area called the Edge. The Edge lies between two worlds. the Broken is like the world we know, there is no magic there but there are Wal Marts! The Weird is on the opposite side of the Edge. Its a land where magic flows freely. There are Dukes, Earls and Counts. Chariots drive

themselves without horses! There is no electricity but hot water is plentiful. Citizens from the Broken can't enter the Weird and its on the off chance a denizen of the Weird can make it across the Edge's border into the Broken. Even if they can, they lose their magical abilities and its extremely painful. Rose has a lot better magic and magical control than most of the citizen in the Edge. She lives there because its where her family came from and now she is the guardian for her younger brothers Jack and Georgie. The magical ability and her mixed heritage make Rose a real asset if someone can kidnap or trick her into slavery or becoming a mistress in the Weird. So Rose is always on guard. She works as an office cleaner in the Broken and gives the boys the best life she can. Jack and Georgie have their own special abilities. Jack is a shapeshifter and the Wierd treats them as lower class citizens. Georgie can animate dead things. Unfortunately it drains him of some of his own life force. When a man from the Weird shows up on Rose's front lawn, she is definitely weary of him. He is a noble from the Weird and pompous to boot. He claims that he will stay with her until he can convince her to leave with him. Rose figures he wants her to be his mistress. Then some black magical hound-like creatures start ripping apart the citizen's of the Edge and Rose and Declan join forces to defeat these beings and find out who has unleashed them. Ilona Andrew's had me with her first novel in the Kate Daniels series. She has moved to quite possibly my favorite author with "On The Line". I've said it before, but it is so hard to stay original and refreshing in today's paranormal/urban fantasy market. I enjoy the genre even though it is highly saturated. Andrews has taken what we, as readers expect, and given us a healthy dose of what we enjoy mixed with surprises and ideas completely unlike what we've read before. If I were to pick Andrews two biggest strengths...a) She is not afraid to create completely new worlds and have them sit right alongside the world as we know or knew in the past. She mixes the strange and mystical qualities with what we recognize as the basest human qualities. And b) it is nearly impossible not to admire and respect her characters. These are people that we feel for and can cheer on wholeheartedly. Rose is a completely unique character and not to be confused with Kate Daniels, but both women work for what they have. They aren't all rich and beautiful. Life isn't fair to them, but they have character and grit to overcome what they can. They do what they do for themselves and they do what they can to protect the innocent. If you can't tell, I adored "On the Edge". I may even like it better than the Kate Daniel's books. Rush to read this book, and this author if you haven't yet. Discovering these books was a treasure.

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LibraryThing member Readingfanatic1

"I am SO in love with this book. It has gone straight to the top of my "Best of" list (don't hold it against me that I actually don't have a "Best of" list but if I did, this book would be on it). Now about the book, Rose is a wonderful character. Rose reminds me of Kat in the "Night Huntress"

series. Rose has an incredible heart, very loving to her two brothers, will do whatever it takes to care for them but is also suffering from some serious self esteem issues. She righfully doesn't trust anyone but her own small family but she also doesn't want to let in someone who may/or may not truly care for her. She wonders how someone could possibly really want her, considering her circumstances. The only part of Rose that Rose is confident about is her own magic. Of course, Rose's magic is what has made her more of an outsider in a world of outsiders.The boys (Rose's brothers) absolutely make you laugh and cry. Even though they are different from "normal" kids, you will find yourself relating to your own siblings and how you felt about them. The Grandma cracked me up. Each character surrounding Rose is well thought out and is essential to the story. Please read this book. You won't regret it."

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LibraryThing member bonbonsandreveries

Ilona Andrews crafted a fantastic world that combines our mundane world with an alternate world filled with magic. The mundane reality is known as the Broken. The alternate realty of our world is called the Weird. Between the two is a long strip called the Edge-not quite mundane and not fully

magic. People that inhabit this area are kind of like the much less rich and powerful people of the Weird. Basically everyone there owes allegiance to themselves and their families first. The story centers around Rose, a twenty something yr old who lives pay check to pay check while raising her two younger brothers-one who is a shifter and the other who can raise people and animals from the dead (taking years off his life). Rose also has a talent- she can flash white, which is very rare. Ever since she flashed white during her high school graduation, people in the Edge have been trying to sell her to nobles in The Broken. Her ex-boyfriend attacked her and tried to sell her-but she was able to get away. Ever since then Rose doesn’t trust nobles, or anyone else for that matter.
When Declan, a noble, arrives in front of their house, Rose emerges with a gun, jumping to conclusions, and telling him that she will not marry him. He manages to make a deal with her and ends up living with them. Since she lost her job, she does not have much of a choice but to let him pay her to stay. While there, Rose has to give him three challenges. If he is able to complete the three challenges then she has to leave and go with him back to the Weird. But Rose seems to have other things on her mind than the challenges-the wolves that have started attacking people in The Edge and internal family problems.
I loved this book! The villain didn’t really scare me-he could have been more threatening but it bother me too much. Rose was such a strong character. She had a really hard life. Her ability to take everything day by day, hour by hour, problem by problem was really impressive. Her selflessness was shown throughout the book, mostly in the care she gave to her brothers. She did everything she could so they could live comfortably. She was basically like their mother. Declan, oh boy! I thought he was an arrogant jerk in the beginning-kind of like how Rose felt. But then he started to show his soft side. He loved Rose so much. He helped her even when she was rude to him. I don’t want to give anything away, but what he did for Rose was so awesome and just heartwarming.
I couldn’t put this book down! After I finished it, I went back and re-read all my favorite parts. I so badly want Ilona Andrews to continue with Rose and Declan-even though the end is a kind of “happily ever after-the end” ending. The world was wonderfully crafted and fun to read. Everything was just so different from the paranormal/fantasy/romance books out there. I would definitely recommend this book to all who love a good romance, magic, action, and a bit of mystery.

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LibraryThing member BookAddictDiary

Rose lives in a strange world known as the "Edge." The Edge exists between two different worlds and the tension their collision creates. On one side is the Broken, a mirror of our own world where Wal-mart exists and magic is only a myth. On the other side is the Weird, a place filled with blue

blood aristocrats and magic. As Rose becomes better acquainted with both sides of the Edge, she meets Declan, a handsome blue blood from the Weird who is so sexy and seductive that she just can't resist. As a war starts to brew between the two worlds, Rose must find a way to keep peace on the Edge.

I have to admit that I was uncertain when I went into this book. I thought the concept was very original, but perhaps a little corny. It also didn't help that it started out a little slow, but I kept going. The concept was so different and fun that I had to keep going. My persistence paid off, because with each page, On the Edge became even more amazing. It was packed with action and romance and peppered with enjoyable characters that felt real enough. Rose is a particularly fun character, she's intelligent, strong and respects herself (okay, this really showed at the end, which I was pretty happy with).

I became so enthralled by this book that after the halfway point I couldn't put it down. On the Edge is great for fans of urban fantasy, but fans of dark fantasy should steer clear -no vampires, werewolves, or shape shifters here -just great action, fun characters and an exciting plot that will keep readers flipping pages. Can't wait for the sequel later this year!

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LibraryThing member cmwilson101

On the Edge by Ilona Andrews is based in a world between worlds – The Edge is a strip of land between our world, the Broken, and a world dominated by magic, The Weird. People who live in the Edge are on the edge in several meanings of the phrase: they are on the sidelines of both the Broken & the

Weird; they are part magic and part magic-less; and they live without law or protection, never knowing what strange creature will stumble out of the Weird to harass them. It’s a tough existence.
Rose is a citizen of the Edge. She has a bit more magic than most others in the Edge, which is a blessing and a curse. It makes her stronger, but she has been targeted because of her magic skills. She is a valuable commodity because Bluebloods from the Weird are looking for women with strong magic skills. Rose has managed to battle off forced marriage & kidnap attempts through sheer strength, and is raising her two younger brothers alone. One is a shape-shifter and the other is a powerful healer. Rose is determined to give the boys a good chance at life. She works for minimum wage as a cleaner in the Broken, bribing officials to get the boys in school.
As the story unfolds, strange savage creatures have been spotted in the Edge and a Blueblood from the Weird, Declan Carmarine, arrives at Rose’s door threatening to take her back to the Weird as his bride.
Rose is an interesting character, strong and determined yet vulnerable. Her brothers are charming, appealing, and give the family heart. The world in general and the community in specific is well described and plausible. The plot had several surprises which kept me entertained. There was a bit too much romance for my tastes, but that was balanced by the action & the well thought out , unique world. Definitely recommended.

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LibraryThing member LiteraryFeline

After finishing the first four books of the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews, I wasn't quite ready to say goodbye just yet. My husband recommended I read On the Edge by the same author. Although set in a different world, the premise of On the Edge intrigued me. The Edge is that in-between place

between the Broken (our world) and the Weird (the magical one). Rose was born and raised in The Edge and had lived a hard life. After her mother's death and her father ran off for adventure, Rose is left to care for her two young brothers, one of whom is a changeling and the other a necromancer. Rose has her own power, one that has brought her nothing but grief over the years, especially when it comes to love. In walks Declan Carmarine, a blueblood from the Weird. He challenges Rose, asking her to give him three challenges, and if he wins, he wins her. Rose is determined to stump him and make him leave empty handed. As if that isn't enough, an evil has come to the Edge and is threatening to destroy it.

While On the Edge has an obvious romantic component at its core, the story of this small community of people and their daily struggles, both with magic and without, as well as the mystery, finding the source of the evil and the attempt to rid the area of was what drew me in. As someone who prefers any sort of book to be light on the romance and heavy in other areas, I thought there was a nice balance of the two.

Rose is a strong heroine and yet vulnerable. She is softer than Ilona Andrews' Kate Daniels from her other series. You don't often run into heroines in urban fantasy series that are acting as single mothers, and so having Rose caring for her two young brothers who have special needs added an extra layer of complexity--and heart--to the novel.

The mix of the ordinary versus the fantastical was well played in the novel. It was very believable and well thought out. The authors, a husband and wife team, have proven yet again that they have a gift for world building. I look forward to the next book set in this world, Bayou Moon, which features a minor but significant character from On the Edge.

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LibraryThing member TheBooknerd

I can't believe I waited as long as I did to read this. I love Andrews' "Kate Daniels" series, but this one felt a little different and I was wary of being disappointed by one of my favorite authors. Oh, how wrong I was. From the minute I started reading "On the Edge" I absolutely hated to put it

down, even if it meant going without sleep or being late for work. This is a fantastic book in several ways.

First, the writing is first class. Tightly woven scenarios, subtlety, vivid imagery, and plenty of originality ... I could go on for ages about the quality of Andrews' writing. I'm now confused I would love any book from Andrews, regardless of topic.

Second, the characters. Every person you'll run across in this book is interesting in their own right. Each character has a depth of personality that makes them come alive. Even the side characters, seen for only a few pages, hint at their own, intriguing back story. Best of all, this colorful cast and crew melds together for some spectacular interaction. Sparks fly, banter flits about, meaningful glances swing back and forth ... and you, the reader, feel like you could just jump in and join the fun.

Third, the plot -- Andrews is no slouch when it comes to this aspect of a story. This is a thrill ride of magic, romance, action, and human dynamics. Yes, it's a different tone from the "Kate Daniels" books ... a little lighter, a little less anxious. But there's plenty of activity to keep a reader entertained. The pace is wonderful, with things hitting the ground running from page one and never letting up until the very end. And although this leans more on romance than Andrews' other series, there's so much more going on here than boy-meets-girl.

Obviously, I could rave about this book all day long. I will summarize, though, by saying it's a fabulous read, well-worth your time, and that I can't wait until the sequel hits the shelves. You can bet I won't delay in reading that one.

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LibraryThing member EowynA

This is apparently the new series by the author of the "Magic Bleeds" series. I like this one better. The story is very much written as a romance novel, with the heroine first dissing, then lusting after, the hero. But for some reason, this one worked for me. Rose Drayton, our heroine, lives a

hard-scrabble life on the Edge between the world as we know it, the Broken, and the world where magic works, the Weird. In the Edge, a bit of magic works, and a bit of the world-as-we-know-it works, like electricity. But the two major worlds are pretty much unaware of each other, and mostly it is only those in the Edge who can sometimes cross the boundary. Rose is raising her two younger brothers, and trying to make a living working as what amounts to an illegal alien, in the Broken - commuting daily.

Then monsters and men from the Weird start attacking her and her neighbors in the Edge. They band together, with help from our hero, Declan Lord Camarine from the Weird, and fight the invaders. Lots of action, magic, and romance.

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LibraryThing member FantasyDreamer

On the Edge is my first Ilona Andrews’ novel, which I thoroughly enjoyed because of it's originality, the colorful characters and wonderful world building. I love the idea of the three dimensional world: The Broken, no magic. The Edge, the middle ground. The Weird, a place full of magic. I get

the feeling from the story that there is so much to be explored in this multi-dimensional world and I'm excited by the possibilities.

Rose as a heroine was perfect. She's strong, determined, optimistic and sticks to what she believes in. Declan at first I wasn't sure if I liked him or not because of his high and mighty attitude. In the end, I liked him because he proved to be so more. Jack and Georgie, Rose’s much younger spunky brothers, were near my favorite characters out of One the Edge, they grabbed at my heart strings in a big way.

Overall On the Edge was a fast paced, fantastical read that left me with a feeling of wonder. And I loved the humor, it had me rolling with laughter more than a few times. I can see myself buying each of the books as they come out in this series and reading them as soon as they arrive. I'm enthralled with the magical world created in On the Edge, I want to explore it more.

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LibraryThing member SophieCale

The cheesy cover really turned me off, but a friend swore I'd enjoy it, so I got a book cover and dove in. I liked it less than she thought, but there were a lot of small things I did like, and a few big things I really did not like.

The Good Stuff: First of all, I loved that Andrews weaved in the

voices of the two young brothers, making them so vivid and distinct from each other and giving them their own unique problems and stories. I found myself wondering what a book of their own might be like. I really enjoyed the Edge world that these characters lived in, with some interesting rules and a culture all its own. The story has some quirk and spunk, but I also liked how easily Andrews could wipe off my smile with some sombre and dark moments. The pacing was rather too quick to allow any true dread and horror to build up - if less had happened in the story they might have truly frightened me and had me biting my nails. I blame this not on a lack of ability of the authors but on the male protagonist, Declan, who is, incidentally, my biggest problem with the book.

The Bad Stuff: Declan. He belongs in a bodice ripper. He's cookie cutter fluff, too perfect predictable and sadly un-endearing. He fits the schmaltzy romance the awful cover promises - but I found this to be an excellent Urban Fantasy in Romance clothes and trying too hard to fit into them. I think the book would have been amazing without him and was only "okay" with him. He also kind of cheapens the story by wrapping things up in a very neat as a bow ending that left a bad taste in my mouth (like eating chocolate right after brushing your teeth). Without SPOILING anything too much, there was a much better alternative to Declan which makes his existence that much more baffling to me. Knights in shining armour have their place, but I don't think he belonged in this particular story.

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LibraryThing member rivkat

Rose lives on the Edge, in the gap between the world of magic and the mundane world; only some magic-users can cross between without horrific shock. Rose’s magic is unusually strong for an Edger, putting her in danger from those who’d like to use her to breed more warriors; she ekes out an

existence supporting her two younger brothers (a changeling and a necromancer) and keeping her head down. Until one day a noble shows up at her door and bullies her into agreeing to a deal: if he succeeds at three challenges she gives him, she’ll be his. I’m conflicted! Declan, the enormous gorgeous noble guy, is a parody of the alpha male, ordering Rose around and insulting her and withholding information. On the other hand, Andrews does seem to know this, and lets Rose explain something about his privilege to him, and he eventually listens. But then he still does know best; I wanted him to grovel more—though given Rose’s circumstances, it’s not like I blame her for succumbing. Totally enjoyable, though I want to read more of the Magic series more than I need to know about this world.

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LibraryThing member lewispike

This book is a fairly high-paced fantasy romp with a romantic plot alongside a "fight off all evil" plot.

And it works really nicely to be honest. It just... having read her other books, and being a couple of days away from finishing it, it's easy to spot the mix of characters from the Magic Bites

series and how they've been sliced and blended into these characters.

Still fun, and if there's a follow-up I'll read it.

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LibraryThing member SunnySD

Edger Rose Drayton and her younger brothers scratch out a meager existence in the borderlands between the Weird and the Broken. Life isn't easy by any means, but they're managing - unfortunately, things are about to get a lot more complicated. A pack of magic-devouring hounds, a mysterious Lord,

and a construction worker that's far more than he seems... and all of them want Rose. If Rose can't hold things together, the Edge may cease to exist... how's that for a pressure situation!

I've had this since it came out, and just noticed that I'd failed to add it. Great read, and I'm glad to see there's a third in the series coming out soon!

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LibraryThing member Dukiebri

How do you know when a book is going to be amazing? When the main character has to shot her zombie grandfather to prevent him from eating dogs’ brains, yells at one of her younger brothers for bringing the dead back to life and tattle tailing, and scolding the other brother, a feline

shapeshifter, for constantly chasing and eating birds. All within the first 10 pages. She then proceeds to almost run over royalty and kill off an evil hell hound, all while getting a pretty good deal on a new pair of sneakers for one brother. Yep, this book is going to be a good one!

Simply put, On the Edge is pure, unadulterated satisfaction. The world Rose, her brothers, and Declan lives in is brilliantly crafted and rife with originality. I loved discovering more about their world, and Andrews does a wonderful job in presenting it, making the dynamics of The Broken, The Edge, and The Weird easy to understand. The characters were also exquisitely done. Rose is prickly and untrusting, but with her attempted-kidnapping track record, it is easy to understand why. She has the ability to use white flash, a type of magic only used by nobles in The Weird, and this ability makes her a valuable commodity in The Edge. Not one to be used or walked on because of her magic, she tends to shoot first and ask questions later. She is fiercely loyal to her brothers, and I admired her resilience and strength. Declan is perfect for Rose. He is a noble from The Weird, a trained fighter with white flash abilities of his own. He is egotistical (but Rose quickly puts him in his place), infuriating, swoon-worthy, and unabashedly protective of Rose and everyone in her life. Together, Rose and Declan make a great pair, and I loved watching their relationship develop. To top everything off, there was Jack and George. I LOVED THEM. If there was a way I could put them in my pocket and keep them forever, I would do it. Even though they are young, they are mature and knowledgeable, and despite having completely different personalities, there is a strong brotherly bond between them that tugs at the heart and left me grinning like a ninny.

Overall, this book was everything I expected from Ilona Andrews and more. On the Edge is the beginning of what I am sure will be an amazing new series, and I cannot wait to read the next installment!

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LibraryThing member sharrow

This was slower going that the Magic series, but rather enjoyable and I LOVED the characters. Great plot with interesting and unique world building. Liked it much. 4 and a half stars.

LibraryThing member MichelleL_15

Great start to what I hope will be an amazing series. Took me less than 2 days to finish this book. I did not want to stop reading. World-building, characters, and writing were all so wonderful and if you've read the Kate Daniels series you'll recognize the writing style. Humor and romance were

both very well done without seeming forced. No insta-love though the relationship developed quickly. It leans towards being a PNR, but still more UF.

I loved the characters. Every single one. Rose is a strong heroine who can take care of herself. Jack and George, Rose's younger brothers, are both unique characters. Jack is an 8 year old changeling and George is a 10 year old necromancer. Both have their own problems to face and I really hope they get bigger roles in this series. Maybe their own books when they get a little older. And Declan was great too. He's no Curran, but still very amazing.

Most of the book takes place in the Edge. There are some scenes, mainly in the beginning, in the Broken. That's where William is introduced. He is important to the story later on. I loved the world this book takes place in and the magic that they use.

The plot moved quickly and there wasn't a scene where I was bored. The ending was a little predictable, but so well written that I really didn't care. Plus the ideas were original and well thought out. Plenty of action as well as romance.

This book was just amazing. Whether you're a Kate Daniels fan or not, I really recommend you read this.

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LibraryThing member thehistorychic

Listened for fun (Audible)
Overall Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 4.50

Audio Rating: 4.50 (not part of the overall rating)

First Thought when Finished On the Edge was excellent! I wish the end would have been a tad bit longer :)

Story Thoughts: What can I say about this book that

hasn't been said before? It is filled with amazing world building, freaking awesome characters, and kick ass action. I was hooked almost from the beginning and other than a rushed ending, I am in love. I have had this on my shelf since 2012 and I so should have gotten to it sooner. It was overall fantastic.

Character Thoughts: LOVED LOVED LOVED the characters. Rose was kick ass! Declan was swoon-worthy! The kids are awesome (even though I have been told they aren't having a series of their own--I am still holding out hope). I adored William, he deserves love!

Audio Thoughts:

Narrated By Renée Raudman / Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins

Renee did an excellent job with the narration of On the Edge. She was right on target with Rose, Declan, and the kiddos.

Final Thoughts: So glad I knocked this one off my TBR!

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LibraryThing member Kaetrin

I actually enjoyed this one better the second time around. I can't say for certain that it was Renee Raudman's narration that made the difference for me - I think a large part was familiarity with the world of the Edge, the Weird and the Broken so that I could concentrate more on the story of the

interactions between Declan and Rose, and William, George and Jack. Renee Raudman's narration was, as usual, very very good but from book to book, unless the character has an accent (eg, French or Southern USA), the main characters tend to sound the same. It's not a complaint as such but I've noticed it and given that I said the same thing about Angela Dawe, I felt it only fair to mention that it's pretty much the same with most narrators, even ones as good as Ms. Raudman.

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LibraryThing member Kaetrin

3.5 stars. I liked this one but didn't love it as much as the Kate Daniels series books. It took me a little while to cotton to the world building and get a clear picture in my head of how things work. I liked Rose and Declan and I thought the kids, Jack & George were very well written. I wondered

that Rose fell in love a bit quickly. She'd only known Declan about 2 weeks before she told him she was in love. Now, I appreciate that they were in a pressure-cooker situation but she was someone who'd been burned before in love (and very badly) and hadn't actually had any good experiences with romance. I could see that she would love him but the speed of it made me think it was more because the plot needed it rather than that it made sense for the character.The very end, while fairly predictable, made me smile.Overall, I liked it. It's a good start to a series and I think it will pick up as I get used to the worldbuilding. I'm looking forward to William's story. I liked him too! :)

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LibraryThing member stmelo

I loved all books of Ilona Andres, and this new series was delightful until now. The story is rich and the characters are fun and complex in a perfect balance.

If you don't know the author, you just found a new source of good stories.

***** 5 start *****

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