Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced e-copy of this book.

While reading this book, there was some little moments when I thought ‘man, I think this book is too young for me’ – but turns out I simply don’t care, I ate this book up.

Set in a small-town, Penny finds herself between two very different boys who have come from feuding families. As she tries to bring them together to solve an ongoing mystery, they find themselves on a journey of bravery, friendship and growth.

This story is entangled with witchcraft and generational curses.
I am looking forward to reading the conclusion of this in the future.

A magical feud has ensnared many locals in a small Indiana town, and Penny is determined to end it when it claims her mum.

The plot moves quickly and despite only getting a few short moments between Penny and her mum, their dynamic was beautifully written and full of depth. The remaining cast did not quite match up to our main heroine. The writing felt quite cliched at times and a few descriptive details undid some of the mystery and tension that had been built up.

Locals whisper of a tragic love story that began a decades long blood feud. A story that navigates unpredictable magic, the tangled web of family histories and complicated attractions. For as long as anyone can remember a family of witches and a wealthy family have been sworn enemies but when a loved one becomes the latest victim will they be able to put aside their differences and break the curse. A beautifully gothic take on the timelessly tragic romance.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞

🩷 Book Review 🩷
📚 The Glittering Edge
🗓 6.5.2025
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Thank you Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really wanted to love this book because of The Raven Boys vibes it was supposed to bring. Unfortunately, it fell short for me.

There was massive plot holes and I could not just vibe with the story. It made no sense. Two feuding families, one with magic and one without, the lovers of the family without magic all die but they have a pendant that also keeps them alive... yeah, I was confused.

The only relationship that made sense and felt somewhat genuine was Penny and her mums. Otherwise, everything else felt random and forced.

I also should just stop reading love triangles. It must just not be for me.