This sample drew me in immediately! The concept is so interesting and the writing was really well done. I look forward to reading the whole story!

I am already a huge fan of this series and own all 3 in hardback. This is a favorite. I was just thankful to also get an eARC to live on my kindle and cannot recommend it enough. This fantasy is perfect for winter and is one you should use your audible credit on (as I loved the audiobook also, and it is not on KU!) Wonderful wonderful story - highly recommend all 3.

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

That's only a sample thus I can not review the book for what it is in it entirety .
From what I understood we are following Dawsyn a girl that live with her community in a place know as The Ledge .
A place in between two mountains so they are stuck here .
I didn't really understood everything but I need to know more about why they are trapped there and I need to learn more about the Glacians because so far the reasons as why they are the "mean" one is too obvious for it to be the truth (do I even make sense?)

It was an alright sampler. Didn't really capture my attention, but I can't really judge it based on just this tiny bit.

I would definitely take a chance on Stacey McEwan. I read this entire trilogy and it is absolute perfection. Stacey's humor and heart shines throughout. She makes you fall so hard for this found family of miscreants, and you find yourself so in love with their character development. It is a unique world with a tough as an axe female main character, and a main male character that worships the ground she walks on ...and would burn the world down if she asked for it. There is some romance, but the plot of this fantasy stands on its own. I loved the ride, even when it hurt me. Cannot wait to see more from this author!

I actually already bought this book, figuring I would like it, and picked this sample up to see if it was something I wanted to move to the top of my TBR. I actually think I am going to move it to my December TBR, seeing as the setting is very cold and wintery. I really like McEwan's writing style, even though present-tense isn't my favorite to read. She's got very flowery writing which is one of my favorite things to read in books. The beginning almost gives me a Hunger Games vibe, considering there's some kind of selection going on that seems to be either negative or at the very least, not something everyone wants. I'm going to put this book on my December TBR based on the first two chapters, it's successfully got me invested!

Enjoyable first 2 chapters. Added the book to my tbr so I can continue it.

The cover artwork is beautiful and makes me want to read it now the weather is getting cold.

This was fast paced intro into the world that Stacy McEwan created. This book or prelude to the book introduced the character supply and the magic system. I really liked the twist that she put on the storyline that was about to go forward. And I cannot wait to read more.

4.5 stars (rating it a 5 on GR)
I love this book!
What a journey! I finished the book and my first thought was to go back and read it all again. Yes, it was that good!
The only reason why I removed a half-star is only because of the audiobook which was great, but sounded a little different than expected. It took some time to get used to but I still like it. I still can’t get over the plot twist!
Overall a well crafted book and I really recommend it.

The cold is not alive. Stay the frost. Watch the Chasm

This was a really fun and the top 60% was a fire sale read for me. I was IMMERSED in the top half of this book. The characters, the situations and circumstances. Wow it had me in a chokehold. I had a little pacing lul in the latter half and then it picked right up for me again.

I have some questions that I believe the answers to will be "suspend disbelief" if I want to feel harmony with this book. One of these things is that our main character, Dawsyn, is an incredible fighter but she grew up impoverished and malnourished. I can totally jive with her being a provider and a hard worker but axe wielding tree feller does not a warrior make. I have decided to suspend disbelief and choose to believe that she was born with the gift of unaliving because it helps.

I like the MMC enough. Hes hot, forbidden, enemies to lovers baddie that is obviously loves him a little ankle biter human with an axe however I need more. I need to understand him more, get him a little more fleshed out. I am expecting more from the next book. I am interested in the cliffhanger and the circumstances leading up to it.

I am unsure where book two will be heading. My bloodhound reading abilities are telling me that we have to overthrow yet another kingdom and band together our gang of weary misfits to stitch together a new kingdom. There will be trials and tribulations, hopefully more Rayson (ship name?) spice. All in all I am pretty here for what comes next.

Some fun quotes:


Ryon spits out a mouthful of snow. “Fucking hell,” he says darkly, eyes drinking her in. He stands cautiously, body now tense. Dawsyn recognizes the stance of a fighter – she holds the same one. “That wasn’t very nice.”

“You wagered that I’d beg you to take me into those skies,” she counters. “In this moment, Ryon Mesrich, which of us seems more likely to start begging?”

“I intend to do whatever the fuck I want with it.” And she is gone.

“You weren’t born for the Ledge, Dawsyn Sabar,” she says, curiously eyeing her hand. “You will decide what you were born for.”

A dark, atmospheric start to The Glacian Trilogy, plunging readers into a brutal, icy world where survival is a relentless fight. Following the fierce heroine Dawsyn, whose strength and determination make her unforgettable, the story combines harsh landscapes, suspenseful twists, and complex alliances in a tale as chilling as it is captivating. McEwan’s raw world-building and gripping plot set the stage for an epic trilogy, making Ledge a must-read for fans of gritty, character-driven fantasy.

The way that Stacey McEwan set up the world building in just the first two chapters was incredible. It felt like I was there viewing the world through our main character's eyes. I am not the biggest fantasy / sci fi fan, but this book definitely sucked me in and left me wanting more. Definitely adding this book to my immediate TBR to see what happens next!

I really liked the idea of this book, but I feel like the characters were hard for me to connect with and the story felt a little slow for me.

Ledge
By Stacey McEwan

The only downside of this read was that it was a sample. I was completely riveted by the world building and plot of this story. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of the full book and then follow on to the next in the series!

Thank you Netgalley and Stacey McEwan for this sample!

A pretty good intro to the book. A good way to get people to want more of Darwyn’s story. The sampler is a good way for people to get a glimpse into the book to see if it is something they would be interested in reading more of.

fantasy fall is here and is staying for winter!

umm first i need a sec to find the words this may be a chaotic review. I was drawn into this world, honestly the beginning is very nordic/war vibes and it just sucks you in. I would advise to read trigger warnings but overall a great start to the series. The world building was epic and did kind of go south as the story moved on.

Ryon is ahh so sexy hehe if your a fan of bat-winged mmc this for youuuu spice level is like 2/5 and Dawsyn is this stealthy badass of an FMC also theres a scene where she sees the sea/water for the first time and OMGG the writing was beautiful just so many little things I loved abt the world Ledge brings

the ending crushedddd me and i will be picking up book 2

I am absolutely hooked by this sample of Ledge by Stacey McEwan and can't wait to read the full book! Thank you!

Well, that was very sneaky, allowing me to read a sampler that ends just when things are getting really interesting so I have to go buy the book even though I promised my partner I would stick to library books this month!

I’ve been interested in the Glacian Trilogy since I first heard of it when Angry Robot started hyping up Valley on Instagram, but it’s hard for me to decide to buy the first in a series if I’m not at least pretty sure I’ll be into it. I think a couple chapters is enough to give most people a good idea and it’s far more effective than Amazon samples because those just start at the very beginning and cut off whenever, so you often end up with only a couple pages of the actual story.

I like that Ledge starts off mysteriously. I want to know more about this oppressive world and I want to know who the heck the Glacians are. I want to know what happens to the humans when they are taken! I have to go now, so I can find out.

Whoops, my bad! I didn’t double-check if I was diving into a full book or just a sample😭 well, i read the first 2 chapters and I was kind of hooked by the opening chapters . would've liked to read more tbh😮‍💨

thank you Netgalley for the eARc!

#ExclusiveSamplerofLedge #NetGalley

3.5 stars
Ledge is a solid start to The Glacian Trilogy that offers a unique blend of fantasy and survival elements. The setting is one of the book’s strongest points—it’s harsh, unforgiving, and vividly described, which really pulls you into the world. The plot itself is engaging, full of tension, and has just the right amount of mystery to keep you turning the pages.

The main character is strong and determined, and I appreciated her resilience in such a brutal environment. However, I found some of the secondary characters to be a bit underdeveloped, and there were moments where I wanted to know more about their backstories or motivations. That said, the relationships that form over the course of the book are interesting and add emotional depth to the story.

While the pacing was generally good, there were a few sections where things slowed down a little too much for my liking. However, the action-packed moments and surprising twists definitely made up for it, keeping the story fresh and exciting.

Overall, Ledge delivers an enjoyable and immersive reading experience. It’s a promising start to the trilogy, and I’m curious to see where the next book takes the story. If you’re into survival stories with a touch of fantasy and intrigue, this one’s worth a read!