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Fate's Edge (The Edge #3)

by Ilona Andrews (Goodreads Author)

4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 · rating details · 5,210 ratings · 585 reviews

Audrey Callahan left behind her life in the Edge, and she's determined to stay on the straight and narrow. But when her brother gets into hot water, the former thief takes on one last heist and finds herself matching wits with a jack of all trades...
Kaldar Mar-a gambler, lawyer, thief, and spy-expects his latest assignment tracking down a stolen item to be a piece of cake...more

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Published November 29th 2011 by Ace Books (first published 2011)

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Feb 04, 2012 BamaGal rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Fans of quality Fantasy and PNR

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I started this book looking for a fun, light read after reading a heavy NF. This wasn't exactly light; but it was a really, really fun read. This is officially my favorite of the Edge series. The first one was good, the second one better; but this one knocked it right out of the ball park. This is not a standalone book, however. While not completely necessary to read the first book of the series, this story is definitely a continuation of the second book, Bayou Moon. Many of the characters from...more I started this book looking for a fun, light read after reading a heavy NF. This wasn't exactly light; but it was a really, really fun read. This is officially my favorite of the Edge series. The first one was good, the second one better; but this one knocked it right out of the ball park. This is not a standalone book, however. While not completely necessary to read the first book of the series, this story is definitely a continuation of the second book, Bayou Moon. Many of the characters from Bayou Moon are present in Fate's Edge in one way or another.

After the destruction of his way of life in the Mire and the death of several family members at the hands of the evil group the 'Hand', (and Spider) Kaldar Mar and his family have had to make a new life away from the Mire. He has become an agent for the arch-enemies of the Hand, the 'Mirror'; and has dedicated himself to destroying the Hand. As an agent/spy, Kaldar is a con man, a master swordsman, a pickpocket, a liar, and a thief. (Oh, yeah; and a huge ladies man). ;-)

He meets up with Audrey Callahan, who in the past has made a living as a con artist and expert at picking locks with the aid of magic. She is currently living in the Edge who has (at the strong-arming behest of her father) stolen a device that the Mirror wants back to keep the Hand from getting hold of it and using it for evil purposes. When Audrey realizes what she has done to endanger the lives of so many people; she joins him in his quest along with George and Jack, who have run away from Rose and Declan to join what they view as an adventure. Their mission takes them from the land of the Weird (magic), to the land of the Broken (non-magic). Towards the end of the story, Kaldar's cousin Cerise and her husband William (the leads in Bayou Moon) are once again on hand as agents for the Mirror.

The romance of Audrey and Kaldar was one of the most fun things I've read in ages. She doesn't suffer fools gladly, and in the guise that she meets Kaldar in, he appears to be quite the ladies man, and she is having none of it. It doesn't keep him from flirting outrageously with her, and Audrey snaps right back at him. At the door, Audrey called, "Are you coming?" "No, just breathing hard, love." He glanced at her and was rewarded by and outraged glare, followed by. "Oh, my God!" The book is full of this kind of funny, wicked banter between the two of them. Audrey knows Kaldar is not the settling down kind of man, and she wants nothing to do with him. A couple of weeks of enforced intimacy between them does a great deal to change both of their characters.

Wonderful story, great romance, and lots of action; as their adventures take them from one close call to the next. I cannot recommend this book enough to readers of both fantasy and PNR. It's a great read, and so much fun. The writing Andrews duo have really outdone themselves this time with this rip-roaring tale.(less)

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Nov 29, 2011 Theresa rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I've been a fan of Ilona Andrews ever since I read On the Edge, the first book in "The Edge" series. Despite my sometimes finicky attitude toward paranormal fiction I like the genre when it's inventive and well written and I was really looking forward to Fate's Edge.But, like too many of my favorite urban fiction favorites, I fear the series is starting to buckle under the weight of too many contrivances.

Audrey Callahan is a former thief with the magical ability to open locks-- an ability and...more

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Dec 05, 2011 Suzanne the Mighty ~Satin Seductress~ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 1-series-i-am-rabid-about, action-adventure, author-goddess-ilona-andrews, magic, paranormal-romance, fantasy, pre-ordered, best-of-the-best-2011, hero-i-wanna-hug, mad-bad-and-dangerous-to-know

I would be such an easy mark for Kaldar Mar, he would just smile his seductive smile and I would hand him over all my worldly goods. Granted, he may be disappointed as he will mostly come away with more books then he can carry and Xavier the Xbox but it is all there ripe for plucking. Luckily Audrey Callahan isn't as gullible as I am, so she would probably manage to keep her Xbox (if she had one) and most her books (I reckon Kaldar would take a few, just because he can) but, will she keep her he...more

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Jan 18, 2013 Kathleen rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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(Lots of bloody murder, swearing, profanity, one or two sex scenes)

2.5 stars. Maybe I'm a grouch, but I can't quite find three stars in this book. I liked Book 1 -- On the Edge -- much better, and Book 2 -- Bayou Moon, is my favorite so far, cuz I adored William the wolf, and Cerise was one impressive warrior. (Book 4 update: Steel's Edge is great, too.)

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Kaldar, the secret agent who works for the Mirror, and Audrey, a lock-picker par excellence who is forced to help Keldar. The boys J...more

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Nov 28, 2011 Jen rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Audrey and Kaldar
When I pick up an Ilona Andrews book I start it knowing that I need to pay attention. Fate’s Edge, the third book in their Edge series, was no different. They immediately throw a lot of terms at you. You are introduced to the Edge, the Broken, the Weird, the Hand, the Mirror and so on. The first 100 pages of the book must be read slowly so you don’t miss any of the terms or what the Andrews are trying to show you to. Once you get past the initial info dump, as always, this team...more

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Feb 18, 2012 Aeslis rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary, paranormal, romance, thieves

The pacing of this one threw me off. The beginning was full of info-dump, which I never understand, because by book three 99% of the readers will know all this stuff already. I always tend to view info-dumping in the third book in a series as unnecessary and skim material.

Once the book got into gear, I was much more pleased. I enjoy Kaldar a great deal, and having George and Jack along for the ride was a lot of fun. I also appreciated that William and Cerise played a larger role in this book tha...more

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Jan 07, 2012 Janina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy, romance, adult-fiction, on-my-kindle, cats, read-in-2012, series-finished

Despite a low around the two third mark, I still enjoyed this book very much. I wonder who the next one is about? Off to check. And seriously, I can't be the only one hoping for a George and Jack book in the near future ...

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Nov 21, 2011 Jen (Red Hot Books) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The Edge series has turned a corner for me with this book. Don't get me wrong - I enjoyed the first two. But in each installment, I felt like I had to work for it. Now, for the first time with this series, I was able to jump into the story with both feet from the beginning. Maybe it's because I am already familiar with the world building and many of the characters, but I don't think so. I think it's more of a change in focus. This book felt much more honed in on our main couple and their adventu...more The Edge series has turned a corner for me with this book. Don't get me wrong - I enjoyed the first two. But in each installment, I felt like I had to work for it. Now, for the first time with this series, I was able to jump into the story with both feet from the beginning. Maybe it's because I am already familiar with the world building and many of the characters, but I don't think so. I think it's more of a change in focus. This book felt much more honed in on our main couple and their adventure, while the introduction of new characters and POVs were more of a gradual trickle than an overpowering flood.

This is Kaldar's book. He was introduced in Bayou Moon as Ceri's rouge, conman cousin. He is gorgeous; he is glib; he's charming; and he is nursing a serious desire for revenge against the Hand. It's been two years since the Spider and his agents killed off half the Mar family, but Kaldar can't let go of what happened. He is working for the Mirror now and as the story begins, he is granted a mission with the potential to give him the vengeance he covets.

Audrey grew up in a family of grifters. She possesses magical lockpicking skills but she wants to lead a legitimate life now. Her dad pulls her in for one last heist, but this is no small-time job. Unbeknownst to her, they are stealing a magical device that both the Hand and the Mirror would kill for. Retrieving the item, is Kaldar's mission. But by the time he tracks the theft to Audrey, she no longer has it. The two of them have to work together to find the device before it falls into the wrong hands.

Audrey is perfect for Kaldar. In many ways, she is a female version of him: smart, slick, and changeable. She calls him on all of his b.s. They were an easy couple to root for. But it took for-ever for them to get together. I understood the internal conflict and the reticence, but I would have liked even just a few more crumbs along the way... maybe a little bit more fooling around would have helped me soldier on until they accepted their feelings.

But while the relationship was a slow burn, the action was anything-but. The story really moved from the beginning here and it had a lot of heart (in no small part, thanks to the large roles Jack and George played.) The kids were a big, big win for me. Even though he is only 14, I can easily see George carrying off the lead in his own book someday. Jack too. And Lark's going to figure in somehow. It will be epic. But I digress...

We've got a great new villain, with ties to the Spider. And while our big bad from the last book is down, he's not out yet. And though Kaldar isn't my favorite hero (that would be William) and Audrey isn't my favorite heroine (that would be Rose)... I still think this may be the best book in the series yet. It's a great blend of the new and the familiar. It's got heart. It's got action. And it's got a raccoon called Ling the Merciless. How could it not be a winner? 4 1/2 stars.

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Jan 03, 2012 Marcia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I really, really wanted to LOVE this book, having been an Ilona Andrews fan for a long time. I did LIKE it, but I didn't LOVE it. Partly because I missed William Wolf from the 2nd book, Bayou Moon, but mostly because I had a difficult time relating to Audrey & Kaldar. I have a real problem with thieves, and even though the slant was towards stealing from the Bad Guys, or stealing to save their family/country, they still did a lot of remorseless stealing from folks who were probably innocent...more

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Dec 12, 2011 Mithrendiel rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy

When Fate’s Edge was announced, I’ll admit I wasn’t jumping for joy. While I adore Ilona Andrews, and have read just about everything the husband and wife team have written, I wasn’t sure I would enjoy a story primarily focused the Bayou Moon bad boy, Kaldar. I have nothing against him - I’m just not very drawn to roguish protagonists with a penchant for gambling.

Notice the “usually” in that sentence, because somehow the Andrews duo made me fall madly in love with the Fate’s Edge Kaldar. He’s n...more When Fate’s Edge was announced, I’ll admit I wasn’t jumping for joy. While I adore Ilona Andrews, and have read just about everything the husband and wife team have written, I wasn’t sure I would enjoy a story primarily focused the Bayou Moon bad boy, Kaldar. I have nothing against him - I’m just not very drawn to roguish protagonists with a penchant for gambling.

Notice the “usually” in that sentence, because somehow the Andrews duo made me fall madly in love with the Fate’s Edge Kaldar. He’s no longer the man we knew from Bayou Moon. While his razor sharp wit and intelligence remain the same, anger at the deaths of half his family has twisted him, made him darker. He is single mindedly focused on extracting revenge against the Hand, and, I must say, I like this new vendetta driven Kaldar – his smoldering presence does an admirably job heating up the pages of this story and quickening the pulses of female readers.

Kaldar and Audrey have magnificent chemistry. They share similar (criminal) backgrounds which give them a unique ability to understand one another, as others could not. Together, they are both more fully able to be themselves. The romance in this story is a slow burner. Don’t expect fireworks early on, but believe me when I tell you it’s worth the wait. It starts with witty banter, which leads to unwelcome attraction, and then explodes with passion. There are a few distinct sections near the end where you’ll find yourself alternately grinning like a fool, cooing “Awwwwh”s, and fanning yourself.

This novel is light, fun, and chalk full of adventure and witty banter. If you were a bit put off by the darker elements in Bayou Moon, don’t let that keep you from picking up this book. Bayou Moon was not my favorite Ilyona Andrews novel. It was a heavy story, told in a dreary swamplands setting, and made horrific by the monstrous machinations of the Hand. Fate’s Edge is a pleasant return to everything I loved about previous Iloyna Andrews books.

Like its processors, this novel has its own completely unique feel. It’s almost like Ilona creates a different style for every Edge novel, tailored around the characters within it. On the Edge was a love story with an epic anime feel to it. Bayou Moon was more of a dark, sci-fi channel special – part horror story part science fiction. Fate’s Edge is an adventure thriller in the vein of Mission Impossible or Oceans Eleven. In it Kaldar, Jack, George, and Gaston return and team up with a remarkable ex-thief named Audrey to retrieve an invaluable artifact stolen at the behest of the Hand. Assumed identities, daring heists, tricky break-ins, races against time, impossible odds – if these themes appeal to you then Fate’s Edge is your kind of story.
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Jan 02, 2012 Kaetrin rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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review to come. Here's the short version: Wow.
Wow. Kalder Mar is Cerise's cousin and he's got a vendetta against the Hand. He's now an agent for the Mirror and he's set a task to recover a stolen item before the Hand can get their mitts on it. Audrey Callahan is an Edger, currently living in the Broken, who has the magical talent of opening locks. She was involved in the theft in question and Kalder tracks her down to help and hot on his heels are evil Hand bad guys, including one lovely lady wh...more review to come. Here's the short version: Wow.
Wow. Kalder Mar is Cerise's cousin and he's got a vendetta against the Hand. He's now an agent for the Mirror and he's set a task to recover a stolen item before the Hand can get their mitts on it. Audrey Callahan is an Edger, currently living in the Broken, who has the magical talent of opening locks. She was involved in the theft in question and Kalder tracks her down to help and hot on his heels are evil Hand bad guys, including one lovely lady who has a penchant for skinning people alive. Then, there's George and Jack, Rose's younger brothers, who are significant characters in the book.
Kalder is a rogue and a grifter and a ladies man but he meets his match in Audrey. In many ways, she's his female equivalent. There is excellent witty banter between the two with various attempts at one-upmanship by each, with mixed results which makes for some really fun listening.
Given that I'm a romance reader/listener first and foremost, you'd think it would have bothered me more that Audry and Kalder don't actually meet up until a couple of hours into the narration. But, the world is so interesting and catching up with Kalder and George and Jack and geting to know Audrey a bit too, kept me hooked until the sparks started to fly. From the time they first meet, they are basically together, which is a very good thing as they really do strike sparks. The romance is perhaps less obvious - there's only one sex scene really and for a lot of the book, Kalder and Audrey are flirting but not necessarily meaning it. So, it is subtle in that respect. However, because Audrey and Kalder are interacting all the time (once they meet) the heat and connection between them becomes obvious, so there is definitely joy for the romance reader - I think even boys who shudder to think of reading romance could happily pick this one up.
As to the narration, it was of course, wonderful. The only thing which threw me a little, was that Renee Raudman uses a particular voice for the parts in the evil Hands operatives' POV. Later in the book, Kalder uses a disguise to infiltrate a special gathering and he uses an upper crust Adrianglian accent - except this voice was the same as the bad guys voice - having got used to that voice equalling bad guys, it was a bit of a shock to hear it coming out of the hero's mouth. (less)

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Nov 30, 2011 Stacy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Audrey is the first of the female heroines of The Edge series to not be close to her family. She was born into a family of thief's and wants nothing to do with them now. She is finally doing what she wants with her life, staying above the law and taking care of herself in a respectable way when Her father shows up one night and talks her into one last heist that pulls her into drama that she wants desperately to get out of and put right at the same time. FATE'S EDGE also takes place a big chunk...more

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Nov 29, 2011 Patricia rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011, favourites, _adult, genre-paranormal-romance, genre-urban-contemporary-fantasy, paranormal_shifters, paranormal-psychics, review-planned, setting-present, setting-alternate-universe, setting-otherworld

Four days ago, I rewrote some reviews of mine. They were German and since my blog is now completely English I needed to translate them. Here is a quote of mine:

. I'm not sure why Sands constantly makes two very different personalities fall in love with eachother. I would've liked to see two characters, who are very alike..
- My review of Tall, Dark & Hungry

And look at this, Ilona Andrews did it again.

Breathtaking worldbuilding, amazing, complex, amusing characters, and a strong voic...more

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Dec 04, 2011 Sofija rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Fate’s Edge was even more awesome then the first two books in this series.

I like it better, because Kaldar and Audrey were so fun and flirted and teased all the time. And I like good cons. I think I’ve watched all movies about different frauds and con schemes. So what can be better then reading a book about two con artists who are the best in their work?

Also I always loved the boys. Jack and George became older and more interesting. So while in previous books I was trying to hurry through their...more

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Dec 13, 2011 DemetraP rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I loved this book. It is the third book in the Edge series and this series just keeps getting better and better. What happens when a conman who works for the Mirror (a spy agency) needs to work with a conwoman to retrieve a weapon that has fallen into enemy hands? A lot of adventure, humor, a touch of romance, and great worldbuilding. I highly recommend this book. I highly recommend anything written by Ilona Andrews.

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Apr 07, 2013 Smirking rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: series, urban-fantasy

I love the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews. They are great fun and an mazing world. The Edge series also by our lovely married duo is a little more heavy with the romance which I don’t mind because there is actually a great story within. I will say that they are a bit formulaic, but then again so are all romantic comedies. Each of the books centers on a character we have met previously in the series, similar to the way Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely series is all in the same universe, just di...more I love the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews. They are great fun and an mazing world. The Edge series also by our lovely married duo is a little more heavy with the romance which I don’t mind because there is actually a great story within. I will say that they are a bit formulaic, but then again so are all romantic comedies. Each of the books centers on a character we have met previously in the series, similar to the way Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely series is all in the same universe, just different characters. Kaldar Marr is one of those great characters that I was hoping we would get to see more of. He is Cerise’s cousin from bayou Moon and by the way no you don’t need to have read the others to enjoy this one.

Things I loved: One of my favorite writing duos does one thing exceptionally well, their world building. In the Kate Daniels series we have Atlanta with magic and tech times and of course all of the preternatural happies we love to have in our urban fantasy. In the Edge series we have the Broken (aka Muggle world), The Weird (full of magic and aristocracy), and then the Edge which belongs to neither. There is a family clan structure to it, a bit Southern or Appalachian mentality to the way things are done or more small time rural I suppose. In any case its fun to read. And why not, it has wyrms, a great con, action, romance, intrigue, and my favorite set of brothers.

I also love Kaldar. To pieces. And all he would have to do is smile at me and I think I’d be the easiest mark ever. I know I am not the only one. One of the reasons I liked this book was seeing the conman meet his match with a girl I liked. Again how can you not like Audrey. Her family pretty much used and abused her in favor of her less than worthy drug addicted brother. She’s had it tough and even though she grew up amidst cons and thieves, she made something of herself. You know I think I liked most of the characters really. In this book we even get to see life from Jack and George’s point of view. And I love those boys.

Yes there is romance, but it works for me. It is full of wicked banter and a slow boil to their romance, things I enjoy. Audrey and Kaldar are perfect for each other and their happily ever after will certainly be fun for both parties. Audrey is great because she calls Kaldar on his bullshit and recognizes his merits. Kaldar sees through Audrey’s tough girl schtick and wants to be come a better person just for her. Its all kind of sweet and when they finally do get together...yowzer. Great scene kids. Not all nice and gentle. Wicked sexy.

But enough about the characters, the action is there. The fun is there. The intrigue and the little breadcrumbs of what is to come in some old baddies and heroes. Yep there too. It is a quick read and one that I think you would enjoy

Things I didn’t love so much: As I said there is a bit of a formula happening: Tough, independent woman meets bad boy. Romance ensues. Really the only difference is the location, and the characters. And all our dialogue tends to be the same, clever and wicked, tons of snark and yet those are things I love. But I can see why others may find it to be the same old thing again and again. The story is a bit slow to start off but once it picks up, it really flies.

Buy or Borrow: Buy

Part of: A Series

Also Recommended: Kate Daniels series also by Ilona Andrews, the Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr (for the same different characters but same world feel), and The Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs.(less)

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Jan 12, 2013 Peep (Pop! Pop!) rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: adult-cravings, read-in-2012, seriously-didn-t-like

I checked the ratings on Goodreads and was surprised to see that this was rated over four stars. I can't decide if I want to give it two stars or three.

Kaldar was hot. I like Aubrey, even though she wasn't much of a fighter. And don't forget Kalder, he's hot. And oh boy, I didn't think it was possible but Kaldar just got hotter! Haha, go back and reread the first half if you don't believe me. You'll lose count at how many times Aubrey calls Kaldar hot. I was laughing out loud after a while.

I ke...more

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Dec 26, 2012 Mindy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Kaldar Mar is a spy for the Mirror and we met him in the previous book in this series, Bayou Moon. Kaldar is a engaging rougish theif who knows he is good looking and has a magical ability to have things go his way when he makes bets. He also has Blue flash magic and can go into a crazy frenzy when he fights--very lethal. Aubrey Callahan is a magical theif that can pick any lock with her magic. She is trying to stop grifting and has stayed away from her father and brother who want her to help th...more

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Dec 02, 2012 OpenBookSociety.com rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Fate’s Edge is the third installment of The Edge series written by the husband and wife writing team that is Ilona Andrews. This is the first series that I’ve read from them and so far I’ve liked the books, but didn’t love them. There was always one thing or other that made it impossible for me to get over that hump. Well what can I say, with Fate’s Edge I have finally made it over that hurdle!

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Oct 27, 2012 Stacey rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I love The Edge stories. Now three books strong, Ilona Andrews has proven she is no one hit series wonder. Her Kate Daniels series is simply Magical. You couldn't wish for a stronger fantasy novel. Yet I think I like The Edge stories even more. The plot is incredible. There is a world called the Broken which is basically our world here and now. There is also a world called Weird which is a magically powerful world. Between them lies a thin strip called the Edge. The tales revolve around the peop...more I love The Edge stories. Now three books strong, Ilona Andrews has proven she is no one hit series wonder. Her Kate Daniels series is simply Magical. You couldn't wish for a stronger fantasy novel. Yet I think I like The Edge stories even more. The plot is incredible. There is a world called the Broken which is basically our world here and now. There is also a world called Weird which is a magically powerful world. Between them lies a thin strip called the Edge. The tales revolve around the people that straddle the Edge. They can have some magic, but most are poor and somewhat jaded. The Edge books are supposed to be more of a romance-genre book than the Kate Daniels books. I still find that the characters and plot are so very well developed that I can't consider them a purely romantic book.

I have said before in other interviews that I find it much more difficult to review books that I love. Five star books are so enjoyable to read but I struggle with the reviews because I don't want to give a single thing away. I want readers to be as enchanted by the stories as I am. So briefly with that in mind, the story revolves around Audrey, a former con artist, who has to do one last job for her family before hopefully going straight. The job explodes in her face and suddenly she is being tracked down by handsome con artist, Kaldar. Kaldar needs to find out who was behind the job. Soon the two form an uneasy alliance as they must reclaim an object Audrey helped to steal. Audrey and Kaldar are both strong and noble characters, despite their rather shady skills and positions.

I love visiting with the other characters from the previous two books as well. I was especially delighted to find out that George and Jack play a big part in this book. They are the young brothers introduced in the first book. From what I understand the author has been receiving requests for Jack and George's stories (as them as adults) and I can see why. I love these unique, magical little boys and I want to know what kind of men they grow to be.

If you are looking for a strong, smart, well written series, I can't think of one I could recommend more highly. This is a pre-order series for me and these books move straight to the top of my TBR pile. If you have read the other two already I imagine you probably have already bought this one.(less)

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Sep 04, 2012 Paper Droids rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I picked up this book randomly when I went shopping for Brent Week’s The Way of the Shadows (which I will review this coming Saturday). As it turns out, Fate’s Edge is the third book in her Edge Series (I don’t know how I keep ending up with the third book of a series… I really don’t). In any case I had no prior knowledge of this particular author, nor did I realize I had the third book of a series until a friend recognized the book (and promptly borrowed it). Luckily for me, the novel still mad...more

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Aug 17, 2012 Dangerous Romance Book Reviews rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I’m going to review all three of these at once. And I’m going to admit right up front, going into this, I was an idiot for waiting so long to read them.

As I’m sure you know Ilona and Gordon Andrews are the writing team that have brought us the amazing world, and the characters who inhabit the Kate Daniels series. I was late to the party but once I started book one, I bought all the books, one after another on kindle and then died waiting for the most recent Kate Daniels: Magical Atlanta book to...more

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Aug 14, 2012 Mackenzie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance-other, urban-fantasy

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The Andrews team has done again with the Edge series. Another fun and exciting read.

Audrey Callahan has had it with her conman family. She's been hurt once too often by them. And when her father seeks her out for one LAST time for a job, she demands that they choose between her or her drug addicted brother. She, her brother and father do one last job together and Audrey is DETERMINED to get out of the business. In fact, she's got roots all ready forming for a normal job in the Broken. She does...more The Andrews team has done again with the Edge series. Another fun and exciting read.

Audrey Callahan has had it with her conman family. She's been hurt once too often by them. And when her father seeks her out for one LAST time for a job, she demands that they choose between her or her drug addicted brother. She, her brother and father do one last job together and Audrey is DETERMINED to get out of the business. In fact, she's got roots all ready forming for a normal job in the Broken. She does her best to cut all ties to her previous life.

In the Weird, Kaldar Mar is called to investigate the artifacts that the Callahan family stole. If these special magical bracelets fall into the wrong hands, the Mirror agents would be in trouble. Through his investigation, he learns that Audrey's brother in in rehab in the Broken and through him, he finds Audrey.

Unfortunately for him, he has tag alongs. In the first book we met Jack and George. Jack's changeling magic is getting him into trouble and when they fear that Jack will be sent away, they go to Cerise and William (book #2's focus). William, also a changeling, is being sent on a mission but he and Cerise promise to help when they return. They advise him just to stay out of trouble.

George and Jack devise a plan and sneak away with their cousin, Gaston, on Kaldar's wyvern. By the time Kaldar discovers them, it's too late to send them back. In trying to insure that Audrey is the girl he wants, he tries to corner her at her work. When she gets the slip on him and gets away, she intrigues him. When he catches her once again at her home, she discovers exactly what she stole and agrees to help get it back.

When they start to make plans to get the bracelets back, they discover that they are being followed by former Hand members, with Helene leading them. Helene is Spider's niece. These characters all have background information in the previous two books so if a reader is starting with this one, the story might not be as rich without the prior knowledge found in the other books.

Eventually they discover that the artifacts are being sold at a magical auction so exclusive you need a invitation. Through working to get the invitation, the kids, Gaston, Kaldar and Audrey pull off a great scheme and really started pulling together to work as a great team. The more Kaldar works with Audrey, the more enthralled he is with her and the more he flirts and wants her.

Audrey on the other hand, trusts no one. And even though her body wants Kaldar, her heart wants more. She wants the whole love and trust relationship and is holding out for that. The argument they have sends Kaldar into deep thought and although he wants at the very least to know that Audrey is always in the world, can he bring himself to commitment, especially one that she wants?

At the day of the auction, Helene finds them again and they capture Audrey. Kaldar offers himself in exchange and he learns that Spider killed their grandfather and although crippled, he survives and Helene begins to drain Kaldar of his blood to give to Spider in hopes to make him stronger.

Audrey can't let Kaldar go and she cons the people running the auction and in the end rescues Kaldar. Everyone returns to the Weird and faces the consequences of their actions. Eventually Kaldar takes Audrey back to his home and they both agree to forever.

So much more happens in the book! Jack and George are great characters and really help move the story along. We see a bit more of Gaston and Kaldar's character is wonderful. Also in the book we meet Cerise and William at the auction and both teams join together to accomplish their goals. Another great action packed book that was fun, adventuresome, had the touch of romance and made me with that book 4 in the series was out so I could continue reading about the next mystery couple..... (less)

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Jun 04, 2012 Erin rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance

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May 06, 2012 Nicole rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Yet another solid showing by the Andrew's team. While I wasn't so enthusiastic about reading Kaldar's book I was happy to be back in the world of the The Edge. The plot was extremely convoluted which, in some cases, can detract from the overall impact of the book. However Andrews was able to successfully weave multiple mini-plots together to wrap up everything in a nice bow.

I enjoyed the heroine; Audrey never had a TSTL moment, she more than held her own against Kaldar and she never fell for his...more

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Apr 27, 2012 Angel Ludwig rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

One of my favorite reads, this has THE best description I have ever read, telling you everything you need to know about a character without a single reference to hair or eye color. From page 92 of the paperback I have:

This man was a rogue, not because circumstances forced him to be a criminal but because he was born that way. He was probably conning his mother out of her milk the moment he could grin. He'd charm the clothes off a virgin in twenty minutes. And if the poor fool took him home, he'd...more

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Apr 19, 2012 Karyn rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Latest in the series of 'Edge' books - the Edge is the place existing between the Broken (our world - set in USA) and the Weird (warped mirror world with strong magic). We meet our old friends, particularly the two boys Jack and George, and encounter new ones in the two central characters Audrey and Kaldar - a grifter and a thief who are in many ways two sides of the same coin. I enjoyed the relationship between these two, how they meet as frenemies and come to work together as allies. Although...more

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Mar 03, 2012 Jenn rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy

Ilona Andrews is one of my favourite authors, hands down. They (it’s a husband and wife team) create such delightful stories, filled with great characters, amazing plot lines, and crisp dialogue. They write two urban fantasy series -- the Kate Daniels books and the Edge series -- among other things. (You may remember my gushing from when I dared you to read Magic Slays, the first book in their Kate Daniels series.)

The Edge series consists of three novels so far: (1) On the Edge, (2) Bayou Moon,...more

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Feb 21, 2012 Kathy Davie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, paranormal

Third in the Edge paranormal-romance series involving a magickal dimension that exists alongside an alternate Earth called the Broken.

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There are three "worlds" in the Edge series: the Weird where most things and people are powered by magic, the Broken where there is no magic, and the Edge, no-man's land between the Weird and the Broken where there are no rules.

I rather like that the family simply keeps growing as we interface with the major characters from On the Edge and Bayou Moon and ne...more

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Feb 20, 2012 Twiggy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, magical, urban-fantasy

Third book in the series set in the Edge / Weird / Broken.

Overall I would give this 3.5 stars. I liked the writing and the characters and the world building was also interesting.

We have the return of George, Jack, William and Cerise as well as Rose and Declan (briefly)

I liked the heroine Audrey, who has been screwed over by her family and is trying to make an honest life for herself but gets caught up in pretty horrific events.

We have the matchmaker/ con man Kalder Mar from the last book, rei...more

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“Jack didn’t fully get Jesus. Audrey tried to explain it, and he could repeat it back to her, word for word, but he still didn’t comprehend most of it. The best he could gather was that Jesus lived long ago, told people to be nice, and they killed him for it. At the end, he asked who was Jesus’ necromancer and if he was in the Bible, then Kaldar couldn’t stop laughing and had to sit down.” — 23 people liked it

“This man was a rogue, not because circumstances forced him to be a criminal but because he was born that way. He was probably conning his mother out of her milk the moment he could grin. He'd charm the clothes off a virgin in twenty minutes. And if the poor fool took him home, he'd drink her dad under the table, beguile her mother, charm her grandparents, and treat the girl to a night she'd never forget. In the morning, her dad would be sick with alcohol poisoning, the good silver would be missing together with the family car, and in a month, both the former virgin and her mother would be expecting.” — 21 people liked it

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