Description
Every day, Zoe struggles to keep going. The cruel winter took her father's life and left her angry and broken hearted. As she carries her little brother through a snowstorm that could kill him in minutes, her only thought is finding shelter. The cabin beyond the woods is far from the place of safety she hoped it would be, but it is there that she meets a man whose muscular body, marked with strange and primitive tattoos, hints at an extraordinary story. He has the power to light up the lake, and with it, Zoe's world. Zoe calls the stranger X. He is a bounty hunter, tormented by the evils of his victims, which course through his veins. X has never known anything but hate, until he meets Zoe. She shows him what a heart is really for and, if they can find a way to be together, just maybe, his pain can help Zoe forget her own. This high-stakes, heart-pounding romance will leave readers breathless for this break-out new series and its sequel.
When their worlds collide, soulmates Zoe and bounty hunter X grapple with the ultimate sacrifice in order to be together in this gripping and cinematic, star-crossed romance series debut
About the Author
Jeff Giles grew up in Cohasset, Massachusetts. Most recently, he was the deputy managing editor of Entertainment Weekly, where he oversaw all coverage of movies and books, including the magazine's championing of YA fiction. Jeff has written for Rolling Stone and The New York Times Books Review. He also coauthored The Terrorist's Son, a nonfiction book that won an Alex Award from the American Library Association and has since been translated into more than a dozen languages. While reporting on The Lord of the Rings movies for Newsweek, Jeff was invited to be an extra in The Return of the King. He played a Rohan soldier, and - because he didn't have a beard or mustache - they glued yak hair to his face. Jeff lives with his family in Montana. @MrJeffGiles
Reviews
A sharp fantasy thriller, and a dark one at that. * People *
An intriguing start to a new series. * Entertainment Weekly *
Thrilling. * Buzzfeed *
A lot of fun. * The New York Times Book Review *
With imagination and verve, Giles delivers the goods required by the genre. * Time *
[An] amazingly crafted novel. * USA Today *
Smartly written fantasy with depth. * New York Magazine *
A gorgeous, unearthly ride. -- starred review * Shelf Awareness *
Sharp, dark, thoughtful and romantic, readers will thrill to the start of this exciting new series. -- Cassandra Clare, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments series
Gripping. Utterly original. Beautifully written. -- Peter Jackson, Oscar-winning director of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies
A fresh and addictive read. -- Kami Garcia, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling coauthor of BEAUTIFUL CREATURES and author of THE LOVELY RECKLESS
A dark and suspenseful supernatural thriller that kept me up all night. -- Melissa de la Cruz, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE ISLE OF THE LOST
A rich and satisfying read on multiple levels. * Booklist *
Reads like a blend of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and modern-day horror, such as Stranger Things. * School Library Journal *
An intriguing story that leaves the door open for future books. * Publishers Weekly *
Readers are advised to dive in now and revel in the star-crossed-lovers glory of it all. * BCCB *
Fantastical in nature, this story will keep readers interested until the very end. * School Library Connection *
A wholly-engrossing page-turner. * VOYA *
Book Information
ISBN 9781408869079
Author Jeff Giles
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Series The Edge of Everything
Weight(grams) 258g
When their worlds collide, soulmates Zoe and bounty hunter X grapple with the ultimate sacrifice in order to be together in this gripping and cinematic, star-crossed romance series debut
About the Author
Jeff Giles grew up in Cohasset, Massachusetts. Most recently, he was the deputy managing editor of Entertainment Weekly, where he oversaw all coverage of movies and books, including the magazine's championing of YA fiction. Jeff has written for Rolling Stone and The New York Times Books Review. He also coauthored The Terrorist's Son, a nonfiction book that won an Alex Award from the American Library Association and has since been translated into more than a dozen languages. While reporting on The Lord of the Rings movies for Newsweek, Jeff was invited to be an extra in The Return of the King. He played a Rohan soldier, and - because he didn't have a beard or mustache - they glued yak hair to his face. Jeff lives with his family in Montana. @MrJeffGiles
Reviews
A sharp fantasy thriller, and a dark one at that. * People *
An intriguing start to a new series. * Entertainment Weekly *
Thrilling. * Buzzfeed *
A lot of fun. * The New York Times Book Review *
With imagination and verve, Giles delivers the goods required by the genre. * Time *
[An] amazingly crafted novel. * USA Today *
Smartly written fantasy with depth. * New York Magazine *
A gorgeous, unearthly ride. -- starred review * Shelf Awareness *
Sharp, dark, thoughtful and romantic, readers will thrill to the start of this exciting new series. -- Cassandra Clare, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments series
Gripping. Utterly original. Beautifully written. -- Peter Jackson, Oscar-winning director of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies
A fresh and addictive read. -- Kami Garcia, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling coauthor of BEAUTIFUL CREATURES and author of THE LOVELY RECKLESS
A dark and suspenseful supernatural thriller that kept me up all night. -- Melissa de la Cruz, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE ISLE OF THE LOST
A rich and satisfying read on multiple levels. * Booklist *
Reads like a blend of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and modern-day horror, such as Stranger Things. * School Library Journal *
An intriguing story that leaves the door open for future books. * Publishers Weekly *
Readers are advised to dive in now and revel in the star-crossed-lovers glory of it all. * BCCB *
Fantastical in nature, this story will keep readers interested until the very end. * School Library Connection *
A wholly-engrossing page-turner. * VOYA *
Book Information
ISBN 9781408869079
Author Jeff Giles
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Series The Edge of Everything
Weight(grams) 258g
