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Luke left his old life—his dead mother, his alcoholic father—behind in New York City when he came to Moab, Utah, eight months ago. Seventeen years old and technically a runaway, he found work and a new home at a youth hostel nestled in the red sandstone valley. Now, he has reinvented himself as a guy who lives for the present, and it seems to be working—particularly when it comes to his relationship with his beautiful co-worker, Tangerine. Back in New York, nineteen-year-old Ava is struggling through her own transformation—from drunk to recovering alcoholic. How could she have gotten so out of control? Almost sixty days sober, she’s not sure she can keep it up. But someone she meets at an AA meeting changes her mind, and a strange coincidence—or is it more than that?—brings Ava west to Moab as well. Living on the edge, caught between the pain of the past and the possibilities of the future, Luke and Ava both discover that in this mysterious world, hope sometimes comes from the most unlikely places.
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"Edges is a beautiful book. I inhaled it. Then I savored it. I am reading it for the third time since I got it for Christmas. I love how the narratives intertwine. Everyone is connected--thus everyone is important. The characters are too real at times, reminding me of friends in real life. Ava and Luke are just trying to figure out who they are and what they should become. Aren't we all? I love the bold discussion of addiction and recovery. The description isn't trite or too simple. Mostly I love that each character is trying to find a community, a family, a place in the world. Speaking of places--New York City and Moab are so richly described that the places become characters themselves. We all have an AA meeting and a Moonflower Motel in our lives. Places we go to engage with reality and to commune with identity. Critics have questions the use of mysticism in the book--don't be discouraged. The treatment is not heavy handed. It is beautiful--all embroidered into the rich tapestry of the narrative. Cinnamon Sprite and her lucid dreams are some of the richest and brightest parts of the book. Go read it. I loved it!"
— Alisha (5 out of 5 stars)
Edges Listener Reviews
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" Picked this up at a dollar store and was nicely surprised. Unique and with an entire cast of compelling characters. A great YA first novel. "
— Sarah, 2/19/2014 -
" Great story. A young adult novel. Lots of AA language. Narration switches between two characters. Boy - left NY when dad started drinking again after mom killed in car accident. Ended up in Utah at youth hostel. Girl - left for school in NY and became alcoholic. 60 days sober. They connect - her parents run the youth hostel. Neat read. Recommended to Emily Hanson. "
— Jess, 2/11/2014 -
" I originally started Edges by listening to the audio book which I won through a blog contest. It was initially hard for me to engage but I think that was primarily due to the recording and the voices that read it. About 1/3 of the way through I picked up a written copy and was immediately hooked. The characters were fleshed out nicely and I loved the contrast between the adolescents and the adults as far as their perceptions and reactions to challenges that came while still keeping the all perspectives real and honest. And I have to say, while I've always been intrigued with New York I now have a new desire to visit Moab, Utah! "
— Melissa, 2/10/2014 -
" Okay, I'm biased! EDGES took years of simmering, brewing and taste-testing, making the characters as real to me as I hope they are to the reader. "
— Léna, 1/22/2014 -
" An important story for our times -- reflecting the struggle and exhilaration (especially of young people) of being human and fully alive in these amazing times "
— Alan, 1/19/2014 -
" This one was by no means "fantasic!" but there was something about it, something almost spiritual (could it be the setting???) that appealed to the wanna be yogini in me? (Probably 'cuz pitching it all & embarking on an ashram is starting to sound better 'n better...) "
— Anna, 1/9/2014 -
" I had high hopes of liking this book, as it is written by Madeleine L'Engle's granddaughter. Perhaps my expectations were too high, or maybe it was just the wrong timing for me but I couldn't really get into it. I look forward to seeing what other people think. "
— Ruthann, 12/10/2013 -
" I have no idea what was happening in this book or what point the author was trying to make about connections when she kept throwing in weird poems and bear mysticism. "
— Stephanie, 12/9/2013 -
" I really liked the writing, but felt like the story needed something more. I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could. It's a book I keep thinking about, even though I've finished it. "
— Maryanne/MA, 10/8/2013 -
" I liked most of the story but only give the book 3 stars in protest of the "f" word. Ugh! YA does not require crude language. "
— Lee, 9/20/2013 -
" Amazing book, really made me think. "
— Cassi, 7/30/2013 -
" There just wasn't much about this book to make it anything special. It has a very simple plot without much real character development. I could tell the author was trying to pull in little earthy things and without any backing. Predictable, a little weird and no climax. "
— Shauna, 6/10/2013 -
" A wonderful first book by an up-and-coming novelist who tackles tough subjects with grace and sensitivity. I look forward to reading more of her work. A must-read for lovers of realistic fiction. "
— Josephine, 2/20/2013 -
" A worthwhile story bogged down by slow movement and hindered by an unrealized magical component. Good, fine, okay. Not great. "
— Bridget, 11/18/2012 -
" soulful, true and powerful- one of my favorites of the year! "
— Daphne, 5/21/2012 -
" This book was simple. The characters were relatable. The story was short. It was an easy read. I liked it, I wish it would've been longer. It begs to be longer. But I do like the book, overall. "
— Angelica, 4/7/2011 -
" A worthwhile story bogged down by slow movement and hindered by an unrealized magical component. Good, fine, okay. Not great. "
— Bridget, 3/20/2011 -
" This one was by no means "fantasic!" but there was something about it, something almost spiritual (could it be the setting???) that appealed to the wanna be yogini in me? (Probably 'cuz pitching it all & embarking on an ashram is starting to sound better 'n better...) "
— Anna, 1/23/2011 -
" Read for professional review. "
— Jennifer, 9/26/2010 -
" Okay, I'm biased! EDGES took years of simmering, brewing and taste-testing, making the characters as real to me as I hope they are to the reader. "
— Léna, 9/23/2010 -
" soulful, true and powerful- one of my favorites of the year! "
— Daphne, 9/20/2010 -
" A wonderful first book by an up-and-coming novelist who tackles tough subjects with grace and sensitivity. I look forward to reading more of her work. A must-read for lovers of realistic fiction. "
— Josephine, 9/19/2010 -
" I really liked the writing, but felt like the story needed something more. I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could. It's a book I keep thinking about, even though I've finished it. "
— Maryanne/MA, 9/16/2010
About the Narrators
Cynthia Holloway, a native of Seattle, has performed on stage, in film and television, as well as doing voice-over work. She has given her voice to television programs, radio and television commercials, video games, and audiobooks.
Ryan Gesell is a film, television, and voice actor, as well as an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. His film credits include Crossing Over and A Perfect Getaway, and his television appearances include The Shield, Prison Break, Seventh Heaven, Passions, Boy Meets World, and numerous others. He has also appeared in a number of commercials and public service announcements, as well as Internet shorts and webisodes.