This was such a a beautiful way of world building. I could feel the depth of the icy coldness. The character development was excellent and I couldn't stop reading. I'm looking forward to the next book.

This was utterly addicting to read, and I devoured it in a day! I don’t know what I was expecting really, but it surpassed all my expectations! Thrilling and totally enthralling, the writing style is wonderful and kept me hooked from start to very end!

Thank you for this 2 chapter preview of Ledge by Stacey McEwan. Reading these chapters made me want to do a reread of this series which became a favorite of mine.

Stacey McEwan knows how to hook the reader in and keep you wanting to know where the story is going to go.

I thought the plot and world McEwan built was a refreshing change from my usual Fantasy books.

Talk about an opening line that hooks you:

“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.”

I absolutely loved this book I fell in love with the characters the story was really good and the pacing was on point I couldn't put this book down and I've brought the musical copies of the whole series I just had to own these books I'd highly recommend this series

I can't really write a full review because it's only two chapters. But it was for sure an intriguing beginning, even though it made me realize that this book probably isn't for me. There was nothing wrong with it, I simply don't enjoy this genre as much anymore!

What an amazing start to a book! There aren't as many books that have the ability to interest reader from the very start as there should be, but this is definitely one of the good ones!
The only reason I haven't rated this a 5 is because I only read the first two chapters (but rest assured that I will definitely be purchasing a copy of this book for myself to continue), and I usually rate 5 stars because of the emotional impact the book leaves on me and how memorable it is.
Thank you very much to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me the chance to read the first two chapters of the book, all opinions are my own.

I love this book! This was a great introduction to the world and the characters. Can't wait to dive into book 2! Thank you netgalley for giving me the chance to read and review this book, Stacey is now an auto buy and auto read author for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and Angry Robot for the first two chapters of Ledge. I will provide a casual and brief review here, but as it's only two chapters, will refrain from posting reviews on my goodreads, Amazon and Instagram until I finish the entire book.

"The cold is cruel, but it is not alive ... the Ledge does not reward the meek." - Dawsyn Sabar

"The hostages who live there never leave, for the Ledge is perched against the edge of a great Chasm." - Dawsyn Sabar

"It isn't uncommon to find a famiky member here one day, gone the next." - Dawsyn Sabar

To start, I have purchased the first book on Amazon. I don't feel that it's fair to post this review elsewhere because it could end up being a 5 star read, or a 1 star read. I cannot tell from the first two chapters of Ledge but the premise is promising.

Dawsyn Sabar is a captive of the frozen blizards found on the Ledge. The last surviving member of her family, she fights for survival with an animalistic need but as the years of solitude build up, she begins to wonder if it's worth fighting or why she keeps fighting.

Also introduced is Hector, who isn't as ruthless as Dawsyn and therefore gets pushed around by other members of the Ledge. He's introduced as a potential romantic partner, but their connection seems more out of necessity than desire. Lust instead of love.

I rate the first 2 chapters 2.5 to 3 stars and offer a casual review instead of my typical Academic Stylistic reviews because I felt 2 chapters isn't enough to know whether the book will be a low star or high star. The most positive thing I can offer in the review is that I have purchased Ledge to continue the story on my own time, and when complete, shall post the review of the entire book on my socials and amazon.

The first two chapters of this book are a promise for a rapturous read. On the Ledge, citizens must fight for survival between the vast chasm and a mountain face. Escape is futile with the winged Glacians keeping guard. In exchange for rations, they require a sacrifice at an annual culling.

In this world we meet Dawsyn, the last of her family, but all the fiercer for it it. She has thus far escaped the culling, but perhaps her luck is running out and an uncertain future awaits her. Somewhere between The Hunger Games and The Mazerunner this frozen tundra holds plenty of promise.

Wow, just two short chapters were full of so much suspence and intrigue! I am hooked!!! I loved how well our two main characters meshed and the little bit of banter we got! The creepiness of the ledge and the beasts that take people already has me reeling to know what happens the next selection day!

This is a sample of the first two or so chapters of the book.

I did enjoy the first two chapters or so. I though the story was gripping from the start and I am curious to see how it develops.

This book had me on page one and I stayed up way too late. I bought the paperback. I bought the rest of the series. I need to read them all.

I received the arc of the 2 first chapters and I'm hooked, It sounds so good that I'm buying the physical book right now 🩷

I really enjoyed this book. I’m a sucker for eniemes to lovers & will dive into any book that says it has this!

Love it when the MMC has wings, especially the bat kind!

I loved the idea of the isolated village and then exploring the greater world, it’s nice to see a new world through a characters eyes rather than the characters already knowing everything. I always get a tad emotional when characters ‘see the sea’ for the first time!

I wasn’t a fan of the ‘girl’ usage but that’s my personal pretence with nicknames.

First of all, congratulations on an awesome beginning of a series! I was immediately hooked and didn't want to put it down. She wrote characters that you could fall in love with despite their obvious flaws.
Found family is one of my favorite tropes and its got the makings of a great one with this trilogy.
The side characters are *chefs kiss* and they'll only get better.
The world building is so good and it made sense without being overly complicated.

I definitely recommend this one. It is adult fantasy but the spice level is quite low. Slow burn/ enemies to lovers/ great banter.

3.5 stars

The Ledge is a place where a civilization is trapped by a vast chasm and sheer mountain face with no way to escape the frozen wasteland without falling to your death. Dawsyn is an ax wielder and the only remaining member of her family. She has avoided the annual culling until now. She is ripped from the only home she has ever known and is forced to survive on her own. But then she meets Ryon, who offers to help them both escape their current situation and their past.

Overall, I enjoyed the plot of this book! It definitely read like a YA fantasy, but I didn't mind it. In fact, I am interested in continuing on in the series! Thank you to NetGalley and Angry Robot for the opportunity to read an Advanced Reader's Copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest opinion/review. Although NetGalley only provided an "exclusive sampler," I ended up reading the whole book since I enjoyed the sampler (the first four chapters).

An intriguing start to a book. Excited to read more about what Dawsyn and her life is like living on the ledge. So many questions already in my mind, what is her role going to be? What is in the chasm, why are they living on this ledge, and why is beyond it worse?
Will be picking the full book up asap!

Since this is just a sampler I haven't posted the whole review on the web.
From the first 25 pages provided here I was intrigued with the world we're in and I hate the cold.
The worldbuilding is nice and you get immersed quite swiftly.
Hopefully when I read the entire book I will be editin this review.
Thank you for the sneak peak into what seems a nice fantasy book.

Since I have only been given the first 2 chapters through NetGalley, I was a bit annoyed. .
I am now forced to find the book elsewhere and to read it in its entirety......
The book began interestingly. The book has much to offer and I believe it can be quite good, but I cannot say so 100% just yet.

This sample of Ledge made me want to purchase the book immediately. From the very first pages, I was pulled into the world, captivated by the atmosphere and the intriguing characters. Dawsyn’s story already has me hooked, and I can't wait to see where it goes. I also found Hector’s quiet longing to be especially compelling—it adds such an interesting layer to his character. The writing is engaging, and the pacing feels just right, balancing action and emotional depth. This is shaping up to be an epic series, and I’m so intrigued by where it’s headed. Highly recommend grabbing a copy!