Edge of Chaos
Love on the Edge #1
Molly E Lee
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publication Date: March 30, 2016

Blake Caster has been in an emotionally abusive relationship with Justin for so long, she can’t tell what is normal anymore, and so she clings to the one thing that is solidly hers—her passion for extreme weather.

Three years into her Meteorology degree, Blake meets professional storm chaser, Dash Lexington, who is as gorgeous as he is daring. Instantly recognizing her passion and skills in analyzing weather data, he makes a spot for her on his tight-knit storm chasing team. Dash and Blake form a fast friendship and it forces her to realize just how toxic her relationship with Justin is. She can’t deny the lightning-worthy chemistry she has with Dash or how her heart stalls every time he gets too close to a tornado.

With each chase and the cherished moments with Dash, Blake discovers her own self-worth and gains the strength to end things with Justin for good. But he won’t go easily. As Blake tries to sever ties with one man, she fears she’ll lose the other to his dangerous obsession—and she doesn’t know if she’ll be enough to save him from the impending storm that could end them all.

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Debut novels are my favorite. It is like finding something big on the moment of its conception, allowing you to ride the wild ride from the very beginning. It might sounds crazy but I love being on the ground zero and watching authors grow and evolve into their absolute best! Edge of Chaos is a brilliant debut novel and I can tell you, without a doubt, that Molly is going places. This story was so well written and such an original concept in the way that it approaches a few daunting issues and the original themes it focuses on. Being from Oklahoma allowed me to connect to this book in a way that is unique. A story about storm chasers and the danger that comes with that profession is one that strikes a cord. The characters are fantastic and their lives are authentic. This book reads like the story of someone you might meet or of a friend’s friend. It is real and deals with tough issues but in such a way that is raw and honest.

Blake is an intriguing female lead. She is in an abusive relationship but one that is subtle and shockingly common. Her boyfriend has been a constant from childhood friendship to more since she was very young. Their relationship has been through so much but it has taken a turn for the worst. I loved how Molly addressed the theme of abuse. Verbal abuse and isolation is a very common occurrence and seeing it play out in this book breaks your heart. She suffers in silence until someone shows her that this is not normal. Blake has a hidden strength that blooms in this book. She is loving, compassionate, smart, and kind. She longs for a community to be a part of and she finds it. I loved watching her learn her value and find strength in who she was as an individual.

Dash is a fun and flirty man whose friendship with Blake changes the course of her life. I love how he is carefree and kind. He longs to see her treated well, constantly speaking truth and identity into her life, making sure she understands her value. Their friendship is sweet and fun. When it grows into something more, you are waiting on bated breath to see where it all goes. It was sweet and well-paced, giving the relationship an authentic feel. You cannot help but cheer this man on and hope for him to get the girl.

Storm chasing is the backbone to this book. Molly does a brilliant job of sharing the utter beauty and terrifying nature of storms. This book dives deep into the chaser culture and gives the reader a glimpse into something that is known but not always understood. She does a great job of sharing the reality of the situations and the adrenaline that accompanies it. In the aftermath of a storm, we see the resilience and power of community. I actually found myself crying, something I was not expecting, because she captures the hope and the utter destruction that comes after a storm, something I have personally experienced. There is a balance in this theme and Molly captures it masterfully. I think it goes without saying that Molly Lee has a fan. I will without a doubt be waiting to see what she has next. If this debut novel is any indication, we are in for a wild and crazy ride, filled with heart, reality, and sweet moments along the way.

“You’re the only thing worth capturing tonight,” I whispered.
“Then I better give you one hell of a chase.”