Oh. My. God! This book.... Whoa...
The story is told from the alternating perspectives of the two main characters - Camryn Bennett and Andrew Parrish. Camryn has had a rough go of it over the last year or so. Her boyfriend and first love passed away, her brother's in jail, her father's gone... Depressed would be a bit of an understatement.
"Those girls at school had no idea what it really means to be depressed. It's not only about sadness. In truth, sadness really has little to do with it. Depression is pain in its purest form and I would do anything to be able to feel an emotion again. Any emotion at all. Pain hurts, but pain that's so powerful that you can't feel anything anymore, that's when you start to feel like you're going crazy." - Camryn
After an unfortunate incident with her best friend's boyfriend she also loses her best friend. Now isolated and fed up with the monotony of an ordinary life, Camryn buys a bus ticket on impulse. A baked potato leads her toward Idaho and the story begins to unfold. Andrew Parrish hops on the bus midway through Cam's trip and he immediately notices her snarky attitude. He's an independent thinker with a quick wit and brutally honest, live life to the fullest attitude.
"Live in the moment," he says as if making a serious point, "where everything is just right, take your time and limit your bad memories and you'll get wherever it is you're going a lot faster and with less bumps in the road along the way." - Andrew
Andrew's dad is dying and he needed time to think, so he hopped a bus from Texas to Wyoming. Fate brought them together and their relationship builds gradually, along with your investment in the two of them. The question is, will fate tear them apart?
These characters are absolutely wonderful! Both are strong, yet vulnerable in different ways. Camryn is spunky, tough, and so funny. She's been down, she's been out, but who wouldn't be after all the curve balls life has thrown her way? The thing I loved most about her was that despite the crappy hand she's been dealt, she never pities herself. She just realizes she needs more than what she has at home in North Carolina and she's willing to take a chance to find it.
"The truth is, we all have problems; we all go through hardships and pain, and my pain is paradise compared to a lot of people's and I really have no right to whine at all. - Camryn
Her feelings and motives behind this trip were obvious to me. Andrew, on the other hand is a bit of a mystery. Reading from his perspective is exhilarating because he is always so present, so in the moment. He has this very direct way about him and is able to draw Camryn out in a way she's never experienced before. The thing is the whole time you're reading, you feel this undercurrent of unrest with him in particular. It's like something's missing and you just can't put your finger on what it is. You don't know what you don't know. When you finally do know what you didn't know, it's too late to turn back. You're right there in the throes of emotion and heartbreak alongside Andrew and Camryn. You won't even know how to get back to a time when your heart and your head were safe. Oh yes, Andrew and Camryn will have you laughing (Wal-mart scene anyone?), they will have you reflecting, they will leave you breathless, they will have you crying. It's just so easy to fall for these two.
If their amazing banter and heartwarming moments aren't enough for you, the sex scenes in this book are off the hook. Seriously! Don't be surprised if you need to take a break after reading some of these scenes. There's no shame in a cold shower every now and again. Just sayin'. The chemistry between these two characters was absolutely undeniable. There were a few times I didn't know if this was about to turn into Fifty Shades or what. In typical Andrew fashion, he was completely forward with his views, wants, and needs in the sex department. It kind of took me off guard...in the very best of ways! Believe me, you will not be disappointed.
The Edge of Never is a funny, and extremely emotional journey into love. Camryn and Andrew remind us to live life to the fullest, say what you mean to say, and to always dream out loud. Their story reminds us that sometimes we take the time we have for granted. In the end, the most beautiful thing about this book was that Camryn and Andrew saved each other. They brought life and happiness to each other's lives that didn't exist before they met. They remind us that sometimes we're stronger together than we could ever be apart...
"THE HEART ALWAYS WINS out over the mind. The heart, although reckless and suicidal and a masochist all on its own, always gets its way."
If you are looking for a funny, romantic read with heart-warming characters and a wonderful character-driven plotline, The Edge of Never is the book you'll want to move to the top of your to-read list. It is a stay up all night to finish it page turner that will leave you happy and reflecting for days after you're done reading. I've heard people talk about how they get jealous of people that are reading a book for the first time. I never really understood what they meant...until I read The Edge of Never. Buy it. Read it. Love it. Let me know what you think...
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover comes a novel that explores life after tragedy and the enduring spirit of love. | Learn more
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I didn't expect to like this
It's a wonder read. I wasn't aware that there was a sequel until I finished this one. I instantly went and purchased the second book. I've recommended it to a fee friends and they love it, too.
