On the Edge

The Edge, Book 1

By: Ilona Andrews

Narrated by: Renée Raudman

Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

Spend some more time on The Edge.

©2009 Andrew Gordon and Ilona Gordon (P)2009 Tantor

Critic reviews

"[E]ngaging urban fantasy....Andrews has created a complex plot and convincing characters that will keep the pages turning." ( Publishers Weekly)

Wow!!!

I feel like an idiot for waiting to start this series!! I found this author when their Hidden Legacy series was recommended to me. Since then I have devoured everything they wrote. But I figured since this was one of their first novels it couldn’t possibly be as good as the others. I was so wrong. Ilona Andrews knocked it out of the park with this story. It is so unique and unlike anything else you will read. Do yourself a favor and read all of their books!

Good Story... Too much focus on love-story

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I might recommend this book to someone who really enjoyed those mushy soft-cover love stories. Overall, the story was good, but I was lead to believe that the writing duo of Illona Andrews were better than this. I actually ended up preferring every character over the two main characters, Rose and Declan. There seemed to be too much unnecessary focus on these two characters sexual side. (which I'm not against sexiness- it just seemed out of place)

What does Renée Raudman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Renee provides an excellent performance for most of the characters. However, she reads Declan like he's much older. I was shocked to find out he is only 30 years old.

Was On the Edge worth the listening time?

Overall, the story wasn't bad. Yes there are several cringe worthy moments between Declan and Rose, but other than that- I enjoyed the story.

A fun listen

A very fun listen with some different notes. It hinted at interesting backstories and definitely left me wanting to know more about the folks in the story. I will look for more in this series and by this author.

You've git to love a stubborn Heroine

tons of twists and turns...most explained in the last few chapters. you really have to listen and keep 10-15characters straight. if you can Handel that...this book will keep you interested.

A new PNR that I'll follow

A great read. The main characters are fun and lovable and the romance is believable and heart-swelling. I had little expectations aside from the good ratings and because it was my first Andrews' book I had an open mind. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, the world created, the characters, and the romance. You can't help but love everything about the book. I'm definitely reading the next in the series and hope some of the characters from this book makes an appearance.

Performance:
4/5
Narrator was excellent in character voices.

Entertaining

I like the Hidden Legacy series more but this one is also good. The characters are well developed and the story is very interesting. The story moved a bit slow sometimes. I skipped ahead a few times but never lost my place in the book. Renee Raudman does a good job giving the characters a different voice. I plan to get the next book in this series.

getting there

tended to meander and spend a lot of time on scenic descriptions. needed to get to the point faster and left us hanging in some parts

They have done it again!

I am hooked. I love the intricate story telling. Going to read the next books in the series.

Sucked me into a new world.

This was my first book by these authors and introduced a completely different world consisting of the Weird, the Edge and the Broken where the characters have various magic abilities. I thought the story was very original. I loved Rose and Declan but I especially liked the characters of George and Jack (Rose's young brothers). I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to book 2.

absolutely loved this story.

i loved this book. the narrator did an amazing job in voicing it. Can't wait to hear the next one.