The Edge of Forever by Melissa E. Hurst

August 3, 2015
The Edge of Forever




And that someone is named Alora.



This was a evenly paced, action packed time traveling story. The action and short chapters will definitely keep you engaged. The changing perspective between Bridger and Alora, was well done and the futuristic society described was cool. Including the idea of Calmer, a abundant anti-anxiety drug. The plot moves nicely and has a good amount of suspense.

But unfortunately the story never gives us quite enough to form deep attachments to the main characters. The term "wild out" is used way too many times to describe a character having a strong reaction to something. I had to mention it because every time I saw it, the context didn't give it a consistent meaning. This didn't really take away from the reading of the book, but to me it's the difference between a good book and a great book.

There was also a bit of slut shaming, where Alora feels slutty just because she has on a short dress. There wasn't alot of this but every time I see this in books for young girls I cringe inside. There are places where not much happens, but those parts of the book don't drag on. The end of the book seemed a bit rushed, but tied up things pretty well and definitely includes some surprises. Overall this was a good read.  I believe this is a standalone, but sometimes authors can be persuaded to change that. If there are follow up books to this the author should explore more of what kind of society Bridger is from, since most of the book takes place in 2013.

I received this book in a First Reads Giveaway contest on Goodreads. 


Kindlemom said...

Glad you liked this overall even if you didn't love it. I do remember liking this when I read it but I agree, it wasn't perfect by any means but it was a pretty solid read.
Great review!

Mischievous Reads said...

The synopsis is definitely intriguing. Sorry you didn't enjoy this as much. Great review! :)

Blessie @ Mischievous Reads

Tori Dennis said...

Yeah it was ok, I just want every book to be great lol. Thanks for commenting.

Tori Dennis said...

Thanks for stopping by!!

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