This teaser first two chapters were a great intro into this story. I had a great time learning about the world and how Dawsyn navigates this intense landscape. Definitely going to pick up the full book and continue on with this...

“The cold is cruel, but it is not alive. It can consume you, extort you, and convince you to do unspeakable things. It can turn your enemies into body heat, and your friends into the coats you steal from their backs. The cold does not live, but there can be no ridding yourself of it.”

A land known as the Ledge, a frozen wasteland you cannot escape from unless befalling to your death.

In order to get rations of food they must sacrifice one human to the winged creatures. What happens when they choose Dawsyn as the human sacrifice? Will she be able to escape her fate or will she fall to her death like all her family who have?

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This book immediately gripped me from the moment I read the first lines! I was invested the whole way through the world of Ledge and what was to come of Dawsyn!

I definitely recommend Ledge to readers who enjoy slow-burn romance, fantasy, and banter!

Thank you to NetGalley, Stacy Mcewan, and the publisher for giving me the privilege to read the first 25 pages of Ledge in exchange for an honest review! I can’t wait to finish where I left on and then read Chasm!

This was just a snippet but it definitely peaked my interest. So much action and world building and story on just these few chapters.
Very interested in this frozen world and the relationships that were introduced.

Since this was just the first two chapters, I'll keep my review brief. It was compelling with a neat stage to worldbuilding. I have requested the full book from my local library!

Not for me. Unfortunately I do not think that this world is for me. The story did not suck me in and felt little bit rigid.
I know that the book have massive fan club, as much as I wanted to join it I just could not.
Not sure if it’s the world building or the main character that I did not like. But something about the story just did not click with me.

Was given the first 2 chapters and was wow was already so very intrigued in to the story
Would defo rt the book to read the rest can’t wait to figure out the rest of it loved the writing

I'm reviewing this book based on the sampler (two chapters) I was given. While I liked the writing style, the story itself didn't pull me in like I expected it to. Unfortunately I think this series may be a pass for me.

Although this review is only of the first couple chapters, I am definitely intrigued to read more!

Dawsyn lives day by day, alone in the cold. The threat of Selection Day looms heavy over her head - when white beasts pluck an unlucky villager as a sacrifice. The humans are raised as cattle to these beasts and thrown down the Chasm.

Im left off on the precipice of Selection Day where it seems Dawson will be chosen. From the description I know she will be saved by a Glacian and from there I can only purchase the book to find out! If the intent of offering this on NetGalley was to get me hooked… mission accomplished! I’ll be continuing on!

Wow. I’m embarrassed to say this one took me a few tries to finally get into but once I did, I really enjoyed it!

This was a two chapter long preview and gave me a taste of what to expect from this book! I will be buying the book and read it when it comes in the mail!

I loved the originality of this book. Initially I struggled to be sucked in but I simply think that was the initial world building. Once I was in it i I couldn’t put it down. Stacey did an incredible job describing the cold, I don’t think I was warm the entire time I was reading about the Ledge. My toes were cold in solidarity. There was beautiful LGBTQ+ representation in the book and it was a breath of fresh air. Gay Queens, gender fluid friends, etc. nothing felt forced, it was all natural and no questions. The banter was top notch, which I was hopeful after watching and following Stacey for quite awhile on social media. I struggled with the prose initially—which may be due to my lack of observation skills. It was jarring for me when the book suddenly switched to Ryon’s POV and the way it’s written, you don’t realize it for a moment. Had I initially noticed the chapter heading image, it may not have been so jarring, totally on me.
Overall, wonderful book. Unappreciated the originality and am so excited for Chasm to come out.

Did not expect this to just be a short sample. But it was interesting none the less. A woman is fighting for her survival in a winter world. You have to push your way through. You have to be mean. You must survive and avoid the ledge

Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the sample.

The sample chapters definitely caught my attention, I will be looking to read this series soon!

loved the sample and i cannot wait to read the whole book. the characters seem very detailed and the world building seems like it will be extensive. two things that i love in fantasy novels.

I currently own this book in paperback, seeing that the excerpt was free to read while waiting for approval with other ARC books, I decided to give this a shot.

Initially, I was caught off guard with the narration’s POV for the book, but I adapted quickly and came to enjoy it about 10 pages in. The premise is good for the story. It sets the mood for the bleakness of the book, the need for survival and to fight what belongs to you. The book emphasizes the scarcity of supplies and how those living must find ways to obtain them.

I cannot wait to see where this goes! While I have 9 books on my TBR between now and Xmas to read, I do have this set aside for one of my January/February book reads for the month. This has a lot of potential and I’m glad I took the leap to purchase the book! Hoping the book grows and evolves into a 5 star rating!

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If you enjoy a slow burn, enemies to lovers, found family romantasy, you will love this book.
(Small) SPOILERS AHEAD

Dawsyn was born on the Ledge, an icy prison separated from the Glacian realm by a huge chasm. Dawsyn is taken on a selection day by a large, winged Glacian, and she decides to run the slopes rather than lose her soul to king Vasteel’s pool of iskra in the Glacian palace. She meets an unlikely ally, half Glacian Ryon, who helps her survive the slopes. She eventually returns to the human realm, only to find out that things have never been what they seem. She is actually the descendant of past royalty, and the queens feel threatened by her presence from the moment they meet her! (but tbh, who wouldn’t, she is an ax wielding bad*ss). I won’t spoil the outcome, go READ THIS BOOK!

Even though this is just an excerpt, I loved it and now I cannot wait to read the entire book. This is one of those book that, at least, seems to have a good plot, good pace and is interesting enough to keep you involved and interested in the outcome.

A brilliant read and one I really enjoyed. The characters are loveable and varied, the plot is one that is engaging and medium paced. I found myself completely drawn into the story and enjoyed the writing style.

What an opening… two chapters filled to the brim with world (or ledge) building and character introductions. McEwan gives you just enough of a taste in this sample to leave you desperate to find out what happens next. Dawsyn already feels like an intriguing MC and we’ve barely seen anything yet. This is easily one of the most interesting concepts I’ve read in a long time - I can’t wait to see where this story goes!

“You know what they say – keep the violent, ax-wielding females close.”

“Who do you think of fooling? There is not one piece of you that can be considered fragile. And if you ever took up an interest with another, I’d leave you be and possibly suffocate in my own jealousy.”

- Dual POV, 3rd person
- Forced Proximity
- Enemies to Reluctant Allies to Lovers
- Slow Burn
- Witty Banter
- Cliffhanger
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I really enjoyed reading this book. I was captivated by the Glacian's, the people of the Ledge, their harsh living conditions, and the similar yet very different lifestyle's of the MC's. Both Ryon and Dawsyn came from living each day in survival mode and forced to endure it all alone which is no wonder they had so much chemistry. I loved their banter and the fact that Ryon was constantly poking at Dawsyn, trying to get her to be violent. The slow burn angst between these two was perfection. I would have liked to have seen certain events play out a little longer, they felt a little rushed but overall I enjoyed this book. The cliffhanger left me reeling, so I recommend having book 2 on-hand.