Only had two chapters to review, so this won’t be too long.

The length was great for a bit of world setup and giving us a potential main conflict and grief for the book. It does seem a bit post apocalyptic which is not always my favorite….might get the full length novel a try.

Review for just the sampler :

Intriguing start, that quickly throws you into some heat and a build of the world. I’m intrigued by the selection and the overall purpose of it.

I’ve followed the author on instagram for a while and wasn’t sure what to expect from her writing as I mainly follow her for her funny sketches, so was pleasantly surprised by the more serious tone of her writing. It’s got great pace!

Will definitely continue with the book! Will add full review once finished.

I actually cannot believe this book isn’t raved about on the internet because that was WILD!! Stacey really came for the jugular with all those plot twists WOW. I adored the unique plot, the pacing in this was perfect, I ADORE all of the characters, the romance gave me all the tension I could ever want, the friends gave the best found family vibes. The world & the politics were so interesting & again the plot twists had me by the throat. I actually can’t finish the day without starting book 2. I should also note I finished this whole book in 1 sitting & will be doing the same with books 2 & 3. Thank you goodbye.

This author captivated me from the very beginning. She’s created a unique adventure in a singularly incredible world. I have no comparisons for this book because I’ve never seen a world like this, or creatures like this. But if you like found family adventures, characters who must overcome insurmountable odds, loveable characters (both main and side characters), fantastic dialogue, and ax-weilding women… well Ledge (and Chasm, and Valley, the follow up books) are right up your alley. I think I will read everything this author ever writes!

Can you imagine living on a cliff with little to no access to food and necessities? My fear of heights made this book a tense read from page one. And that was before the creatures that abduct people and lock them up. Dawsyn, a young woman on her own in this horrible, taxing environment, gets taken by one of the creatures only to find that the abducted aren't killed instantly. No, they are kept in cages and Dawsyn can only rely on a half-human man to help her escape.

Ledge by Statey McEwan is a great example of worldbuilding and characterization. The town Dawsyn grows up in is so wonderfully explored in the few pages before she is ripped from its (few) comforts. Dawsyn and Ryon are a wonderfully complex pair to say the least. Their romance helped soften both of them in my eyes.

I didn't realize this was just a part of the book. I was drawn in by what I did get to read. Will definitely be looking to finish it.

Ledge sadly lost its way for me in the last quarter or so - the first half was wonderful, but once the romance had started to resolve, with the action of the plot still waiting, a lot of small annoyances began to build and detract from the story.
I will start with the positives, of which there are a decent number - I really enjoyed the majority of this book. I loved the writing style, which hit a good balance between conversational and literary. The world-building was fascinating - the setting of the Ledge and its surroundings were so intriguing to me.
However, I found the romance aspect really pulled me away from what otherwise could have been a strong fantasy story. I'm not the best-placed person to comment on the complications presented by Raymon being the only prominent black character for the majority of the book... but it certainly rubbed me the wrong way regardless. I really disliked the way that Ryon refers to Dawsyn as "girl" - constantly, even once they are closer and she's expressed her distaste for it. It felt impersonal, and dismissive, and took me out of the story every time.
This is probably a personal taste issue (or maybe I'm too high up the Kinsey to appreciate them), but the sex scenes felt unnecessary - I skimmed them every time. They felt markedly impersonal in tone, and as someone who reads a fair bit of queer fantasy, and even queer fantasy romance, the emotional connection here seemed lacking in contrast.
On a more positive note, the ending managed to take me by surprise, and make me intrigued about what might be to come next in the series. I would certainly like to see more from this world.
3.5 stars rounded up to 4, based on the strength of the first half of the novel, and the potential of the sequel.

It was intense and the writing was really great. The depth with which characters were portrayed was phenomenal!!! Super excited for the book 2
Thank you Netgalley for an amazing read!

I’ll admit, I’ve had Stacey’s beautiful special edition of
Ledge on my book shelf for more and longer than I’m proud to admit. But NetGalley was that extra nudge to get me to read it and I’m glad I did. What a brilliantly written book and that cliffhanger! Onto book 2.

What can I say??? Dawsyn is feisty and I am here for it. I like the environment. I felt like that was something different that I had never read before. I enjoyed the relationship between Dawson and Ryon. The pace flowed nicely for the most part. There’s were instances where I felt like it slowed a bit too much. I’m looking forward to the next books in the series.

I find this book interesting. It was a good read for as much as was given to read. It did make me want to read the two books that are available.

This arc was a snippet of the first two chapters of Ledge - and when I tell you I’m heading out immediately to buy it I’m not joking. In just two chapters Stacey has created such a vivid, atmospheric depiction of the world we are entering, and even managed to immediately begin gentle world building that has me dying to know what happens next. The writing itself is really enjoyable to read, with interesting similes and metaphors. So glad this is a completed trilogy that I can jump into!

I was unsure about reading this book but after I read a sample with the first two chapters and I’m definitely intrigued to find out more! The smut of chapter two caught me off guard but the plot seems intriguing.

I came across the author of this book on social media, and immediately knew I had to read it, provided by the author's hilarious sense of humour. The premise of this novel is promising and unique, and makes me wonder how the story will develop. The lovely, beautiful writing and setting makes you feel immediately immersed in the story. Will be definitely continuing with this book.

Wow. I downloaded the first few chapters and will be looking for the book. Perfect winter read! I cannot wait to finish this book and continue on with the next.

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Ledge is a wonderfully unique fantasy romance with a concept that feels fresh and intriguing. The world-building is rich, and the action-packed moments are balanced with a touch of romance and just the right amount of spice. This is definitely a story that stands out for its creativity and thought-provoking elements.

That said, the pacing felt uneven at times, and I found myself wishing the story would pick up a little more in certain sections. This is a book that required me to be in the right mood to fully immerse myself in its world, but once I was, I found it to be a lovely and engaging read.

While it left me with a few lingering questions, I’m eager to see how the story develops in future installments. If you enjoy fantasy with action, romance, and a unique twist, Ledge is definitely worth picking up!

The concept of this story is very unique, that’s what really pulled me in. The FMC is strong and independent, I really liked her throughout the book but I did have a bit of trouble connecting with the MMC. I wish we got to see more of his perspective to really understand his motivations.

Interesting beginning to the story although I was expecting the whole book instead of the first chapter. I will definitely be adding to my TBR.

I've been following Stacey on Tiktok for ages and always wanted to read Ledge and seeing the sample here made me download it immediatly! And what can I say, everything I've heard about it seems to be true! It is awesome so far. I'm almost at an point where I buy this book even if I'm on a book buying ban to reduce my tbr :D

I thought this book was okay! I feel like it was missing some things but I really liked the premise! I was intrigued enough so I will be reading book 2!