I loved this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning, and I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to see what this author comes up with next.

Thank you Net Galley ARC

I didn't expect to love Edge of Chaos quite so much but oh my heavens this was a good book! Storm chasing and Twisters has never been my kind of thing, but I was hooked from the beginning. The character and world building are fantastic and I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

Spell kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. It was intriguing and the plot was well paced. I really enjoyed the book from him the beginning and I would love to read from this offer author again.

This started off great and I liked how it was written but the story felt like it was not progressing at all.

I absolutely love this book! It had it all, banter, romance, action, all the good stuff. It had me giggling and kicking my feet more often than not, and watching the relationship blossom between the main characters was such a treat. I’ve actually already reread this since reading it for the first time, absolutely recommend!

This was paste intense read. It had a lot of dark and Roth topics that were really done phenomenally well. The Author was able to infuse a sense of finding your strength with finding your person. And I just enjoyed the growth of storyline that the main female has along the way in this book. The romance was also done really well, and I appreciate it how the author took time to expand on the main girls point of you, in a sense that we have her heel throughout the book, but also kind of find her people.

What an adrenaline rush!!

This book had me on the edge of my seat from the first page.
Blake has never known safe live. She is trapped in a controlling relationship because she is afraid that her leaving Justin will destroy him. She'd rather put her well being to the side than see him hurt. This is why Blake is such a wonderful and compassionate character, she never puts herself first... At least not until she begins a new meteorology class that professional storm chaser Dash is enrolled in as well. She starts to let her walks down with Dash, begins to put some distance between Justin and herself and realizes that love doesn't equal control.
I loved the journey Blake went on as she began to find out who she really is outside of her "relationship" with Justin. I absolutely loved that Dash is one of the biggest green flag men I've read and how he helped her realize that she deserved better while keeping his distance.
The storm chasing element was icing on the cake. This book was written so descriptively and with such emotion I truly felt like I had a movie playing in my mind. It was so real that I found myself laughing, near tears and absolutely holding my breath during so many parts. I look forward to continuing to read about them and their story 🌪️

I love the storm chasing setting of this book! We need more storm chaser romance books and/or thrillers!

I'm immediately going home and binging Twister and Twisters while blaring both the soundtracks on the way home after reading this novel. I absolutely loved this novel. Complete and utter 5 star read for me. I need more. I need a spin off of John and Paul immediately. For those of us who still need more of Glenn Powell in a cowboy hat but need the spice that was missing in the movies, this book is for you!

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I love love love this book. It’s your own book version of Twister or Twisters with a mix of DV survival…

Edge of Chaos by Molly E. Lee
Book 1 of Love on the Edge Series

4.1⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 2/5
Cursing: mod-
Genre/Tropes: Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Action Fiction, Friends to lovers, forbidden love, overcoming odds
Format/Source: ebook ARC via Entangled Publishing

Loved:
*Dash
*side characters
*Blakes's EVENTUAL growth
*Hail 🐶
*storm chasing (Twister vibes)
*Paul's weather jokes

Loved Less:
* Curse words
*Too focused on Blake's abuse

Description:
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.
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.

My opinion:
Excellent paced storyline with great main characters. Dash is fabulous from the get-go and makes for a fantastic book boyfriend. Blake eventually progresses into an admirable FMC (takes a little longer than desired). Even the side characters are so detailed and relatable! I love Blake making new friends finally. And Paul's weather jokes are too silly. Hail is the sweetest book doggy. They say dogs are generally great judges in human character, and Hail doesn't disappoint. The cursing does not further the storyline and is not necessary in my personal preferences. I feel there is a little too much focus on the abusive aspect from Justin and got to the point where I was finished reading about it (maybe the point 🤷🏼‍♀️). I enjoyed this novel and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys romance as long as the abuse does not trigger them.

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I just watched Twisters - so I was uber excited to read this book. I can't say the book blew me away, but I did find it enjoyable. Justin was an awful human. Anytime his name was even mentioned my skin started to crawl. I really enjoyed the dynamics between Blake and Dash though. Dash was cool AF! I want to be him when I grow up. It was a good read. Heavy in some parts, but good.

I have not read a book that has made me hate a male character as much as Justin. Throughout the book, he is manipulative, controlling, and emotionally immature. Blake felt a sense of responsibility, believing his relatives had distanced themselves from him due to her. But I imagine there must have been other reasons that ultimately led to that. On the other hand, Dash was a refreshing change, offering Blake his friendship and inviting her to join his friend group when she needed the most support. The intensity of the storm chasing and how it made Dash and all his friends feel was amazing and I loved that it helped Blake see just how much there is in life to enjoy. This story draws you in right from the start and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Thank you to Entangled for the arc copy!!

I liked Blake and Dash, and I enjoyed reading their story. Intense emotions and intense weather make for a gripping and poignant read that offers up a fierce workout for your heart and feelings.

Edge of Chaos by @mollyelizabethlee is a thrilling love story from start to finish! 🥰⚡️

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

If you combine two of my favorite things: twisters and romance, there is a fair chance I would love this book! This one is no exception. I enjoyed reading the storm chasing aspects, the heart pounding moments, and the most unforgettable love declaration ever!!! 😍

Blake’s journey to find her own identity and her personal strength was beautiful! Her way of predicting storms was a brilliant detail. In fact, the whole book very well-written. Plus Dash reminded me of Glen Powell in Twisters, which is one of my fave movies this year! He is absolutely the most picturesque book boyfriend, and the most charming. Their chemistry is electric and I cannot wait to continue reading more of their sizzling romance soon! 🌪️❤️⛈️

Content Warnings: Edge of Chaos has on-page depictions of emotional and physical abuse, violence, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, extreme weather, and graphic sexual content, including assault. The author has taken every effort to ensure these issues are handled sensitively, but if these elements could be triggering to you, please take note.

Thank you to @entangledpublishing for the opportunity to read/review this ARC! 🤩📚

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Anyone who knows me knows I have a thing for disaster movies, tornadoes, tsunamis, burning buildings, ships sinking, I watch them all but Twister has been one of my favorites for as long as I can remember, and after just seeing Twisters I couldn't wait to sink my teeth into a book form of my favorite movie genre.

Blake is one of those characters I just want to wrap up in a hug and let her cry it out in the beginning of this book, by the end, well she's as strong as the twisters she chases.

Dash has just the right approach to everything he touches, and I couldn't love him more for Blake, first in friendship and then the roller coaster they call a relationship. It is fabulous to read, and I wouldn't change a thing about it.

Justin..... doesn't deserve a paragraph, but ok, trauma is real, and some people never get the help that they need, and yeah, Justin.

All in all, this book is phenomenal; I found myself rereading the storm scenes because they're just that good; I can't wait to read more from this phenomenal author.

Thank you to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for providing a copy of this e-book; I have voluntarily read and reviewed it, and all thoughts are my own.

I was not expecting to be sucked into this story like a tornado taking shape in an open field, but here I am literally obsessed. This friends to lovers story unfolds around a tumultuous background with a unique voice.

Blake is in a rocky relationship with her long-time boyfriend Justin while she is working on her meteorology degree. After she meets Dash, an internet-famed storm chaser, in one of her classes, the reality of the toxicity around her relationship is brought to light. Afraid to separate herself from Justin, she continues doing her best to balance her studies and her boyfriend, but the truth of what is keeping her with him is losing it's validity every day.

Dash has been hooked on chasing tornadoes since he was a child misplaced by the same natural disaster. When he meets Blake, he is instantly taken with her ability to read storms and predict how they will form. Desperate to have her on his team, he recruits her to begin chasing with him and his friends and their friendship quickly deepens.

This love story took me by surprise with how much I wanted to learn about their love but also chase the storms on the pages too. The author balanced the struggle with the joy, the love with the turmoil and the story has me hooked for the rest of the series.

Characters - 8 out of 10
Atmosphere - 9 out of 10
Writing - 9 out of 10
Plot - 9 out of 10
Intrigue - 10 out of 10
Logic - 8 out of 10
Enjoyment - 10 out of 10
CAWPILE Average Score - 9 out of 10
Star Rating - 5 out of 5

Stepping out of my usual reading zone, I wasn’t sure what to expect with Edge of Chaos by Molly E. Lee, but from the first chapter, I was swept into an emotional whirlwind. I found myself hooked on a story I don’t typically dive into, and by the end, I was craving more.

Let me be honest, the first half of this book was sad af! Blake’s been with her boyfriend since they were kids, and after some pretty devastating events, she feels completely trapped. Even if she could leave, she knows deep down she can’t. My heart broke for her—she’s stuck in this painful cycle, not really knowing what real love or friendship even looks like until Dash comes into the picture. That’s when everything shifts. Blake’s journey moves from heartbreak to self-discovery, and it’s so rewarding to watch her redefine what love and happiness mean for her. It’s a raw, real emotional rollercoaster, and by the end, I was rooting for her to finally find her freedom and love.

Thank you, Entangled Publishing and Molly Lee, for the newly edited e-arc of Edge of Chaos. Do you love Twister(s), if so than this just may be the book for you.

This book made me feel all kinds of ways. I would say it is slow burn but when it burns it really burns. Blake is a college student with a dream to be a meteorologist and she is in a toxic relationship with Justin who she has dated since she was thirteen years old. Blake faces challenges with Justin when she finds herself immersing herself in a new friend group with none other than Dash Lexington, who just happens to be a storm chaser Blake is obsessed with and follows on all socials. Blake’s struggles with Justin threatening to end his life if Blake goes after her dreams and finally Blake comes to terms that she needs to get out. Blake throws herself into storm chasing and finds that she has a knack for it, but it is not until Dash decides to go out on a chase without his crew that she puts her life on the line for Dash and in turn get there HEA they deserve. “Thunder and chaos can remain with the chase. The only things we need are the spark between us, which crackles brighter than a lightning strike, and the home we’ve built between us, strong enough to withstand any storm.”
I will say it is not for everyone please check your triggers. This book has on-page depictions of emotional and physical abuse, violence, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, extreme weather, and graphic sexual content, including assault. For the Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Hotline, call 1-800-799-7233.
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please know you are not alone. Visit bethe1to.com and help save a life.

I’ve had the pleasure of reading almost all (maybe all??) of Molly’s books, and this was probably one of my favorites when it released as an indie title. I was a huge Twister fan back in the day, lived in southwest Oklahoma for a while, then my boys went through a storm-chasing phase when they were younger, so reading this story felt nostalgic in a way. What makes this an emotional read is the author’s talent for putting you inside Blake’s mind and heart. Abuse is a tricky subject to do right when writing a story. But she does a beautiful job helping you understand Blake’s feelings and motivations and how someone so smart and savvy in everything else could find herself in such a toxic relationship.

The original version of this story was fantastic, and Molly stepped it up a notch with this traditional release.

NICUnurse’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4.5)