jdsutter's review against another edition
Wow. I can't believe I didn't see that twist at the end coming but I really had no clue. But it totally makes sense.
afro8921's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. It's like the walking dead meets game of thrones.
lily_english's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Violence, and War
nicoletwalters's review against another edition
5.0
Not since the first book of this series have I encountered a book that I stayed up late to finish in just a couple days. Smucker weaves a page-turning story with new characters whose lives you become immediately invested in. He manages to look at age-old stories (angels, the Tree of Life) with a surprising and intriguing spin that makes you think more deeply about what you believe about death, good/evil, and heaven. You'll be pondering these ideas for many days after finishing the book and dying to read the final chapter of this saga. Read the Day the Angels Fell first and then this one right after!
michellef's review against another edition
4.0
The Edge of Over There is a young adult spiritual novel by author Shawn Smucker. To save his daughter’s, Ruby, life Amos had to take her to The Edge of Over There. Once there they were able to eat fruit from the tree with ever changing fruit. But, they could not return home.
I don’t usually read YA but this book caught my eye. The cover is intriguing. The novel reminded me of the novel Rooms by author James Rubart. This novel can be read as a stand-alone however there is mention of scenes from the first novel so I would like to go back and read that novel.
I do not like what Beatrice said on page 155 and she was not corrected with what the Bible says. “Anything is better than death. It’s a black nothing that waits for you. Darkness and shadows and a long sleep, nothing more.”
Disclaimer: I received this book complimentary publisher Revell and was under no obligation to post a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own.
I don’t usually read YA but this book caught my eye. The cover is intriguing. The novel reminded me of the novel Rooms by author James Rubart. This novel can be read as a stand-alone however there is mention of scenes from the first novel so I would like to go back and read that novel.
I do not like what Beatrice said on page 155 and she was not corrected with what the Bible says. “Anything is better than death. It’s a black nothing that waits for you. Darkness and shadows and a long sleep, nothing more.”
Disclaimer: I received this book complimentary publisher Revell and was under no obligation to post a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own.
sheila713's review against another edition
4.0
I received a copy of "The Edge of Over There" as a giveaway recipient. Since I haven't read "The Day the Angels Fell", I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, other than a fantasy world created by the author. The characters were realistic and the story made me think of it as an allegory.
I really enjoyed reading this book and plan to read the previous one. I'm also hoping there is another one to follow.
I really enjoyed reading this book and plan to read the previous one. I'm also hoping there is another one to follow.
lmbartelt's review against another edition
5.0
I'm not the kind of person who gushes, but I'll make an exception for this book. I finished reading it hours ago and I'm still freaking out about the ending and how overall stunning the writing and story were. I really liked the first book in this series and I LOVED this story. Get your hands on it!
(I read an advance copy of the book provided by the publisher.)
(I read an advance copy of the book provided by the publisher.)
annalee_brant29's review
didn't realize it was a sequel to a prior story. will read the first book and then come back (it had a great intro, but it was confusing...since i hadn't read the first book in the series lol)
bookworm_baggins's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the first book (The Day the Angels Fell) and went into this one honestly skeptical that the author could pull it off again. Sequels are hard. This one was better than the first. Wow. Loved it. I loved the creativity of how the story was told (as a story) and the main character was fantastic. Totally believable and relatable and heroic. I am 99% sure we are set up for an epic conclusion, and now I will have to wait patiently for the author to keep writing!
afro75's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. It's like the walking dead meets game of thrones.