This was a solid fantasy debut! Ledge throws you into a cold, brutal world right away, and the survival element definitely kept me hooked in the beginning. Dawsyn is a strong, no-nonsense protagonist, and I liked her determination and resilience. The romance felt a little predictable, but I still enjoyed the banter and tension between her and Ryon.

The pacing slowed down a bit in the middle, but it picked back up toward the end, and that cliffhanger? Brutal. I’m definitely interested to see where the series goes next.

Overall, not a perfect book, but an entertaining and easy read for fans of enemies-to-lovers and fantasy survival stories. Would recommend to fans of ACOTAR or The Frostblood Saga.

ARC Teaser Review – and now I’m obsessed

I only got a teaser of Ledge, and it was honestly torture not having the full book. From the very first page, Stacey McEwan throws you into a brutal, frozen world where survival is a daily battle and freedom is so unattainable it's not even a distant dream. The concept is wild (and honestly reminds me of a certain real world place that is walled in); A civilization trapped on a ledge, winged monsters demanding human sacrifices, and very few resources to go around.

Dawsyn, the FMC, seems like she's going to be a total force. The writing is sharp and atmospheric, with really beautifully poetic moments. Even with just a taste, I could tell this is one of those fantasy series that’s going to live rent-free in my head for a long time. I need the rest of this book like right now.

This was such a good sample. It was only two chapters but I'm already so intrigued to see what's going to happen next. I'm invested in our main character and the stakes are high from the first page. I can't wait to pick k up the whole book to find out what happens!

Reviewing the first 2 chapters of the book Ledge
First we are introduced to the harsh world of the Ledge and its independent heroine. Our main character Dawsyn lives on the ledge on the side of a mountain alone. The ledge is a very cold place and for the villagers to survive, they have to FIGHT for basic necessities. The ledge is dominated by a winged species and our main character survived the attack. All in all , cant wait to get my hands on this book and continue the series.

This a short sample but a very compelling one.

These two chapters have a lot of world-building but it never felt like info dumping. You very quickly understand how harsh this environment is, both from the elements, the Glacians, and the people themselves. It's clearly a survival situation and you're shown that it brings out both the best and worst in people.

I found myself hooked, both by wanting to know more about the Glacians and also curiosity of what the larger world is like that these people would end up on this impossible ledge at the mercy of creatures they don't understand.

The writing is good! The story is compelling. I would absolutely have kept reading if I had the full book.

It might be because it was published in 2021, or because I may not the biggest fantasy reader, but I hadn't heard about this book before coming across this sample. And surprisingly, it made me interested in the concept and the story itself.

The first two chapters have me hooked! I can’t wait to see what happened next! I’ll definitely be grabbing a copy of this book.

Everyone in my book group is talking about this book and I see why. It gripped me right from the beginning I couldn't put it down

I just read the first two chapters of Ledge and I’m intrigued. The world is brutal and mysterious, with winged creatures that select people for unknown fates. The writing is descriptive and immersive, and Stacey, the main character, seems like a total force.

The pacing slows a bit in chapter two, but the tension and mystery kept me hooked. I have so many questions about the Ledge, the selection, and what comes next. Definitely planning to read the full book!

Having access to an exclusive sampler of Ledge by Stacey McEwan gave me the chance to dive into the first two chapters and I’m already intrigued. It’s always tricky to form a full opinion from just twenty-five pages, but so far, I’m intrigued! I’ve been in a dystopian mood lately, so the timing is perfect. I’m definitely going to have to grab a copy so I can see where the story goes!

I’ve read a lot of worlds full of fire lately—this frozen sampler was a brisk wind of fresh air.

This world is exceptionally brutal. Even in just two chapters, I have such a visceral sense of the Ledge and its occupants. Dawsyn is an intriguing FMC and I’m curious to see her worldview widen in this journey.

Also, the opening chapter gave serious Hunger Games vibes, in a fantastic, nostalgic way.

Have already downloaded to continue this one! Excited to see what happens next.

This little two chapter snippet of Ledge was great! There was just enough background on the main character and the world-building that left me wanting more. Dawsyn, the sole surviving member of the Sabar household, already seems like a force to be reckoned with. She's fiercely protective of what she has and also incredibly caring and loyal to her friend Hector. This was my first look at Stacey McEwan's writing style and I enjoyed it.

*Thank you to Netgalley, Angry Robot, and the author, Stacey McEwan, for this exclusive sampler! Opinions expressed are solely my own.

While this book came out a while ago, I happened to come across it on Net Galley. After reading the first two chapters of the book I was hooked. Dawsyn says she chooses solitude but does she really? The nature of the Selection and the icy chilling setting really brought the first two chapters of the book alive. Will post a full review when I get to the full book.

The detail through out what I have seen so far draws a very realistic vivid fantasy world and I'm drawn in with the not just this preview but also the blurb I read for this book. I haven't got farther into the book yet to have much more to say but so far I think it's beutifuly written.

I only received an excerpt from this book but already it has hooked me!
The mystery of the ‘selection’ and the ledge has me wanting to read more.
I enjoy the casual relationship the characters have and can see myself growing attached to them.
I think I’ll be purchasing this book to hear the full story.

I was given a sneak peek at the first 2 chapters and I’ll definitely be reading the rest! I saw the hype for this series on BookTok, so naturally I had to be a bit cautious. So far I like the author's writing style and I feel like I could really enjoy this one.

Thank you NetGalley for the arc!

The two chapters make you want to read more. I am excited, I have to find a copy.
Thank you for a great teaser NetGalley and to the publisher Angry Robot.

Thank you to Angry Robot and NetGalley for a galley copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO SEE IN A ROMANTASY. While there were tropes that we all love (enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hidden heir), they were all used within a greater narrative arc. None were used as mechanisms to hang the entire plot on, they just supported the story.

The premise of the story is unique. In a way it reminds me of The Reaping from Hunger Games, but also is altogether different. I appreciated that there was no massive info dump at the beginning of the story and that as the world gradually grows for our FMC, so does the reader’s knowledge of it.

Speaking of the FMC, I loved Dawsyn. She was a honey badger in the best way. There was a maturity to her that you don’t see in younger romantasy heroines. She was resolved to survive the challenges of her life, and didn’t take anything lying down.

I loved the MMC that Ryon is. I loved that he let Dawsyn be who she is, and made it a point several times to tell her he would never try to control her, that her decisions were her own. He supported her and loved her, and their quippy banter even after falling for each other was fun to see.

I am now clambering for book 2. There were a couple of twists I figured out, but there were more I didn’t see coming - including the cliffhanger ending! As I said in the beginning of this review, THAT IS WHAT I WANT TO SEE IN ROMANTASY! I have missed this feeling when reading romantasy.

Great start! I will definitely be reading the rest of the book! I wish it had been a little longer but didn’t realize it was just the first couple of chapters when I requested it.

Okay wow. This was just an exclusive sampler but I'm already so in love. Two chapters and I want more. I really wanna know how the story will evolve. Will definitely picking this up.