This is a newly edited novel. It was my first time reading it, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved the whole tornado chaser aspect. It was like Twister in book form. Dash and Blake meet in class where Blake wants to become a meteorologist and Dash is a tornado chaser. They are both in college. Both are in relationships. However, Blake is in one that is I would say traumatizing for her and Dash ends up helping her to see that she is worth more. Through this they become friends, and she makes friends with his team and eventually joins them on tornado chases. It is exhilarating to read about.
I really loved reading about this. Took me back to watching Twister for the first time and enjoying the movie. There are some really good deep emotional concepts in the book that made it really interesting to read and allowed you to connect with the characters and storyline. Blake really grows throughout the story and comes into her own person. Her character growth is such a fun one to read. This was a great book to read with some action. I’d say if you like the movie Twister or Twisters then give this a try.

As someone who is a big fan of Twister and storm chasing, I was excited to read this book and this lived up to my expectations!

This book does deal with heavy topics of abuse and shows the different types of abuse people can go through in relationships. I thought it was handled well and made you feel for Blake and hate Justin. This is a book of love, friendship, survival, heartache, and makes you feel all of the emotions. I love Blake's growth in this story and her relationship with Dash. You see her struggle and survive and learn how to live her best life. I am hooked on Dash and love everything about him.

This book took a hold on me from the start. It was a fast and fun read. I loved the plot. The writing style was perfect. I read this book in one sitting since there was so much action and drama. I had to know what happened next. The slow burn romance was chef kiss. I loved how realistic the book was.

The characters were very realistic. Blake is very relatable. She is a kind-hearted person who is coming into her own and learning to stand up for herself. Justin is narcissistic, controlling, and abusive. Dash is my new book boyfriend. He is charming, fun, a hero, and kind-hearted. Blake and Dash together are goals. The other side characters fit in very well.

If you are going to read this, please adhere to the trigger warnings. Violence, emotional abuse, suicidal thoughts, suicidal attempts, assault, and graphic sexual content are to name a few.

Blake is an aspiring meteorologist whose personal life has always been a bit stormy. She grew up with parents who constantly fought, experienced their messy divorce, and is beginning to realize that her own long term relationship has actually been an emotionally abusive minefield. Blake meets handsome professional storm chaser Dash and his friends in her new college class. Suddenly Blake’s life is as wide open as the Oklahoma skies she’s always got her eyes on! Seeing tornadoes up close and personal has nothing on the excitement of her new freedom and her budding romance with Dash, but is it all worth the risk again so soon?

If you too were annoyed that there was no kiss at the end of the Twisters movie, then this book is for you. Be warned though this story is dark and stormy but with a rainbow at the end. Blake is in a long term relationship with Justin who has done nothing but emotionally abuse and gaslight and isolate her for years! Reading it on the page was at times very difficult! I thought the author did a great job helping to open Blake’s eyes to her trauma through her friendship with Dash and gave her the time and space to work through that trauma before taking things to the next level with Dash. Plus the action scenes of storm chasing added excitement and a much needed reprieve to the story!

Thank you to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of Edge of Chaos in exchange for my honest review.
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Edge of Chaos is the first part in the Love on the Edge series by Molly E. Lee. The story is said to be a mix between Twisters and It ends with us. I adored Twisters and am curious to see how something like this will be in a book. What will this story bring to it's readers?

This book has some trigger warnings for domestic abuse, rape and violence. I just want to start by saying what a douchebag Justin is. I have never hated a book character more than I hate him. I really felt for Blake, who is living in his dark shadow. This book really shows how toxic a relationship can be, but also shows the other side around. The difference is quite big between Justin and Dash, however therefore the sides of romance really show through.

It was really unique to read a book about stormchasers and I feel like Molly E. Lee did her best to make it as realistic as possible. I really loved to see Blake grow as a person throughout the book. There is just one plot hole I didn't really get, which is Blake's relationship to her parents. However this didn't ruin my reading experience. I think Edge of Chaos deserves a 3,5 star rating.

A phenomenal book about a young woman finding her way through a toxic relationship. Blake has been with her boyfriend for years and knows that things aren’t good, but every time she brings up ending things he manipulates her. When she meets Dash, a storm chaser, she starts to see just how bad things have gotten in her relationship.

Dash had never been into relationships, but he feels protective of Blake. He sees how often her boyfriend blows her off and how unhappy she is. Even when he starts to fall for her, he remains a friend and helps her through situations. The connection they have is strong, but he respects the relationship she is in.

I really enjoyed this book and how delicately it handled the manipulative, abusive relationship between Blake and her boyfriend. I received an ARC and this is my honest, voluntary review.

“You say, I stay.”

📖: Edge of Chaos
🖊️: @mollyelizabethlee

Raised voices, shattered glasses, and a phone call to her boyfriend. Blake realizes too late how one call can change everything.

Years later, Blake finds herself trapped in a relationship she can’t let go of.

“Ever get a look at one of those in the field?”

Enter Dash Lexington, who Blake now shares a class with.

As Blake and Dash become friends. Blake finally realizes how unhealthy her relationship with Justin is.

Will Blake finally leave Justin behind or will he continue to manipulate her to stay?

“It’s like he is the storm, and Blake can’t seem to stay away.”

Will Blake risk everything for fun and danger?

Find out in Edge of Chaos!

🌪️I loved this book so much! I did not know if I would enjoy a tornado book but I took a chance and I’m glad I did.🔥🔥

I felt so bad for Blake and how she felt so trapped. I wanted to shake some sense into her a couple of times. Sometimes people don’t realize how bad their situations are until their eyes are opened.

The easy friendship between Dash and Blake was beautiful to watch unfold.

The slow burn was slow just like how a tornado first starts but when it’s ready to make damage. It doesn’t disappoint just like the spice.

If you’re looking for an emotional, gripping, and fast-paced book. This is for you!

What an amazing read. Thank you to the author and publisher for the ability to read the eARC in return for an honest review. While reading, I couldn’t help but think of Twister I’ll describe this as “Twister but better.” I’ll share a better review shortly! It was amazing. Thank you very much

Edge of Chaos is an adventure story done right with a slow burn romance that will leave readers wanting more.

My only qualm with the story is that we didn’t get to see more of Blake and Dash on page together, and I really wanted an epilogue that gave us more of a look into their romantic relationship. I can see why the author chose to go this route, given the toxic relationship that Blake is in at the beginning of the story, but I personally was left wanting more. (Hopefully we will see these two in future stories within this universe.) This is definitely an HFN.

Other than that, I really enjoyed the story and the suspenseful backdrop of storm chasing. I liked the fact that Blake was a science girly and that Dash and his group appreciated her for her intelligence and ability to interpret the science. If you enjoyed the OG Twister, and/or wished that Twisters had a bit more romance, you will definitely enjoy this book. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

Edge of Chaos is an emotional whirlwind of a romance that hooks you from the start. Molly E. Lee blends storm chasing with a love story, creating an adrenaline-charged narrative that’s hard to put down. The connection between Blake Caster and Dash Lexington is electric—literally and figuratively. From the moment they meet, sparks fly, and their chemistry draws you into their world of intense emotions and high-stakes danger.

Blake’s character is deeply relatable; her emotional baggage from her troubled past and fear of embracing her desires adds depth to her story. Her "sixth sense" for storms makes her a fascinating and complex protagonist. The way her personal storms mirror the actual tornados adds a poetic layer to her journey of self-discovery. Dash, on the other hand, is the perfect counterpart—bold, passionate, and just as unpredictable as the storms he chases. Their dynamic is intense, and you can feel the push and pull as they navigate their personal challenges while racing against nature’s fury.

While the romance is thrilling and the storm-chasing scenes are vividly written, there were moments where the pacing felt a bit uneven. Some parts of the story moved too fast, while others could’ve delved deeper into Blake’s internal struggles. However, the adrenaline-fueled rush of their adventures and the emotional growth both characters experience more than make up for it.

Overall, Edge of Chaos is a wild ride—full of danger, passion, and self-discovery. If you're a fan of romances with high stakes and characters who have to weather their own storms, this book is for you.

First of all, I now want to chase Tornados. I just loved this book and how beautifully the story flowed. Brilliant. I would highly recommend this read. Worth every second. And seriously, sign me up for Tornado chasing.

PROS:
Surprisingly, one of the main highlights of this novel was the storm chasing. I was afraid I either wouldn’t understand it, or would get bored. But it really intrigued me throughout the whole story. Another highlight was the love interest, Dash. He was so understanding and a great book boyfriend if you ask me. I won’t spoil anything, but there was some squealing.

CONS:
The main thing that made me not rate this novel any higher than what I rated it, was the main character. I haven’t been what she’s been through, so she could be acting completely normal. *tiny spoiler* There are some parts where she tells the hero/love interest to give her space. But then she gets mad at him for giving her space.

CONCLUSION:
Edge of Chaos was overall a good novel. Especially for a debut! Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital copy!

Little back story with how this book came on my radar. I just saw the new Twisters movie. And of course like many others I fell in Love with Tyler Owen’s the fictional tornado wrangling love interest. So I was searching for a book that I felt matched the movie vibes and I stumbled upon “Edge of Chaos” on NetGalley and thought yup that’ll do it.
Turns out I judged the book a little too quickly. Please check your trigger warnings before reading this book. There is toxic/abusive relationship in this book. And if you struggle with this. Then this book is not for you.

Even for me this book was incredibly difficult to read. I’ve been in relationship exactly like our FMC Blake and my ex did the exact same things to keep us together far longer than we ever should’ve. This book was a roller coaster of emotions for me. I felt for Blake but I was also constantly screaming at Blake to stand up for herself, get help and leave. And I know as someone who has been in that situation it is not always easy. And I think the author did a good job of showing the reality of these types of situations.

However, even with that said the book was far from perfect. I felt that our love interest storyline with our MMC Dash was rushed. I wish we could’ve had more of their relationship drawn out. I also wish we could’ve had more time for Blake to heal and find herself again after getting out. It didn’t feel realistic and made me sad as a survivor of this situation to see the healing stage kinda brushed off to immediately jump into another relationship with another guy.

Overall, even though I gave it a low star rating I would still recommend it to others. But again please be aware of trigger warnings. Finally big thank you to Entangled Publishing for providing me a copy to read and review.

Review of Edge of Chaos by Molly E. Lee
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We are in for a twister of emotions as our couragous Blake takes on the storm of her life: standing up for herself in her toxic relationship and going to find happiness.

Blake was stuck.
Once upon a time, her boyfriend Justin was the one person she knew could protect her and spend the rest of her life with. However, these days, she's on edge. His terrifying promise haunts her from walking out the door as he choses video games over spending time with her and being his last priority.
Then she meets Dash.
A thrilling young man chasing storms and shares the same passions as her, ones she could never find with Justin.
As her bond with Dash grows, making friends with his crew and stepping out from behind her self made excuses and the control Justin has on her, will she be able to step into the storm with Dash and brave it all?

Fantastic read. A toxic relationship that has me cheering for her to do worse than what Justin deserves, and just a perfect example of gaslighting and emotional manipulation. To have power over someone like that, literally a life and death situation, it is something that would terrify people who have a soul.
Dash has been great to Blake, not just as a love interest but as a friend also. Humouring her, getting her buzzed, pulling her out of her shell - which in turn assists her into standing up for herself not just in private but around people as well.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this incredible book.

It has to be my favorite book this month, and I am an avid reader reading approximately a book a day!

You have to read this on even if it isn't one of your go to reading gonre.

I promise you'll be glad you did.

Highly recommend.

3.5 stars
I read the updated 2024 edition.

I will say this does capture the “if you loved Twisters/It Ends With Us” vibes.
Overall this was a tougher read for me as it felt heavy on toxic/emotional abuse throughout most of the book and it went on a bit too long for me. I wished the relationship was balanced more Blake had with her now ex Justin wasn’t dragged out much as when she finally broke up with him she really should have been single for a bit before she started to act on the feelings for The storm chaser Dash. I know they talked about it but not sure I agree with all the actions. I just don’t know how I felt after reading this book. Something has left me a bit of wanting. This is definitely more of an emotional read for sure.
Looking at previous released editions, Justin gets a sobering novella next and then Blake and Dash get another whole book as a couple after that. Does the entire Love in the edge series of what 6-7 bks plan to get re-released?

I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

4.25 stars!!!

Storm chasing, Toxic Boyfriend/Ex, New Friendships, and Finding Your Worth!

This book is a great lesson on learning to not allow yourself to take ownership of things/actions that you are not responsible for… and opening your eyes to what you truly deserve in life. Especially since you only have one that you can live.

I also enjoyed the exploration into the career of storm chasing and being a meteorologist. Though that was not the main plot of the overall book.

Thank you Entangled Publishing and Molly E. Lee for allowing me to review this ARC! And Congratulations on the traditional publication!! 🧚

Blake is in an unhealthy relationship with an emotionally abusive boyfriend, Justin. He's the only person she's ever been with since she was thirteen and made a promise to never leave him, but he is controlling and holding her back from her full potential. She meets Dash in one of her college meteorology courses, who is everything she ever wanted Justin to be for her, and they become fast friends. Dash invites her to become part of his storm chasing crew, and things start to heat up.

If you like Colleen Hoover, you will probably like this story. Blake goes through a self awakening, and her character growth is so good! Dash has such a kind and gentle personality and is everything Blake needs to show her that she is worth so much more than to be used for someone else's selfish needs. I love how this story portrayed healing and healthy boundaries. I am looking forward to reading more stories by Molly E. Lee.

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thank you to entangled and molly e. lee for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion!
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“alexa, play ‘ain’t no love in oklahoma’ by luke combs”

i really liked this book! and you know what? after seeing twisters last month… yeah, i was definitely in the market for something like this. this book made me feel so many things, and it was such a good read.

i will say that i loved seeing blake coming into her own over the course of the book. she starts out ruled by so much fear, and understandably so. but seeing her find the value in herself, her passions, and seeing her find true friendship, and eventually love, was so amazing.

i also just want to say that justin can kick rocks. yes, i’m aware he’s got trauma, but it’s only an explanation for his actions. it’s not an excuse. i found myself rolling my eyes at him constantly; he made me so mad! and then what he did close to the end of the book? my god, i would’ve lost it. i’m so freaking glad that blake eventually cut him off because i could not stand him. he has the attitude and temperament of a fussy toddler. he acts like a child. my heart just really goes out to any people who feel trapped in relationships with people like him.

i also loved dash, john, paul, and lindsay. dash is literally so sweet? so kind? and he was exactly the kind of person blake needed to see how toxic her relationship with justin was and how she should be treated. his banter with john and paul was so funny. i love friend groups in books so much. it’s such a weakness of mine. and lindsay? such a girl’s girl. love her. she’s the kind of girlfriend that blake never had the opportunity to have. i was so worried at the beginning that she was going to be the popular girl stereotype and i was so relieved that she wasn’t. she’s just rooting for blake the whole time and wants her to be happy. i respect that.

another thing i wanted to touch on was blake taking time after justin to heal. i found that such an important thing to see in a book like this. so often we see the MMC “rescue” the FMC from a toxic relationship, only to jump right into her new relationship with the MMC and while that might sped up the pace of the story, it only works in fiction. i loved that she took time, got a self help book, and gave herself the sieve to find out who she really is. who she was without the eight year relationship. it was so freaking nice to see. it’s definitely something that will stick with me for a while.

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 🌶️🌶️

Blake is with her childhood sweetheart and looking to move their life forward. But Justin has her trapped and refuses to let her go.
She is stuck in her emotionally abusive relationship. Justin is awful and you want and things to happen to him!

Dash is in one of Blake’s classes and befriends her. Dash is a storm chaser and needs a metrologist to join his team. He thinks Blake is the perfect choice. They become great friends but it seems like dash is more than a friend. Dash becomes Blake’s best friend! And through their friendship Blake fins herself and her courage:

This gives twister vibes in the next way!