good premise but it just fell flat to me. quite boring, i simply could not connect with the characters and ended up skimming through it. i think the author has potential but it just fell flat

good premise but it just fell flat to me. quite boring, i simply could not connect with the characters and ended up skimming through it. i think the author has potential but it just fell flat

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

I really enjoyed the brink. It was a different spin and very unique point of view of relationships and marriage. So many mixed emotions for the couple as I was reading the story.

The premise of this was great and the dual POV worked really well but it was just a little too sad / bittersweet for me! Even the funny bits, such as the part about getting the quote “Ever tried. Ever failed.” etc “mocked up like other purple have LiveLaughLove” were still a little too sad for me.

This book wasn’t quite for me sadly. I did enjoy parts and liked the writing style very much but overall wasn’t blown away.

This was the first book I have read by Jamie and i really enjoyed it. I liked this story because it felt so different and I enjoyed exploring what it was that made them such a good couple. They don’t realize it themselves at the beginning because they are so bogged down by the failings of their marriage. I like how he explained how relationships can be a challenge, it is always worth the work because of the positive experiences that come from it.

Thank you NetGalley and Legend Press for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest opinion.

I finished reading this and loved it. Its a real life look into relationships, amily and marriage and how easy it is for things to get in the way.
Wonderfully written

Both characters were very relatable and personable, there were a couple of moments that had me doing a double take while we explored all of their good and bad moments from their relationship. The Brink made me feel as though I were peeking through the window of the couple’s house, witnessing all of the ups and downs, the happiness, and pitfalls, and how they attempted to mend a broken relationship. All in all, I really enjoyed this one.

3.75 rounded up.

A deeply touching book and a marriage and a family. Anya and Dan decide to divorce after 14 years- and two kids- together. The book follows their "peaceful mediation" in which they recount their history and make a plan to end their marriage.

This book told the good the bad and the ugly of marriage. While it wasn’t my favorite book it was a good book.

Thank you for the chance to read an ARC for "The Brink". This is my honest and unpaid review of the book.
This author has taken an emotional and personal issue of marriage and made it into an entirely relatable story. The characters were genuine and at times I could almost feel what they were struggling with.

I was disappointed by reading The Brink because I had high hopes after seeing how many five-star reviews there were.
The author ran out of ideas while utilising a railway derailment and a torrential downpour to bring up a significant change in the plot, and the story dragged on far too long, especially with husband Dan complaining most of the time.
This reader found it difficult to follow up with the disconnected timelines during the marriage and the son's sudden desire to become a police officer for no apparent reason other than to complicate the plot.
This is a independent review thanks to NetGalley / Legend Press

A fantastic read. In really liked the characters and the plot was fun and engaging. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for a review.

Jamie Fewery's "The Brink" is a refreshing, realistic read. Dan and Anya have been together for 15 years and have decided to get a divorce. Different facets of their relationship are explored as they work with a mediator, which always concludes with a resounding question, "How did we get here?" This book is unique in how their relationship has evolved, mainly through meandering past and present events. Broad topics such as infidelity, finances, homes and children give a glimpse of Dan and Anya as lovers, partners, homemakers and parents. I appreciated how realistic this book is, relationships require honesty and effort, and love isn't enough. There are no rainbows and sunshine, or romanticisms, a deviation from your usual romance reads. Instead, it focuses on how these two individuals are flawed beings and are in the process of determining whether or not they wish to continue being together. There were moments when I laughed and got emotional. The ending was beautifully written and heartfelt. It left a lasting impact as I read the final chapter twice. If you're looking for something different that touches on the realness of relationships, give this book a go!

Thank you, NetGalley & Legend Press, for giving me an ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.

Give me a book about married couples and I am all in. The Brink made me feel as though I were peeking through the window of the couple’s house, witnessing all of the ups and downs, the happiness, and pitfalls, and how they attempted to mend a broken relationship.

I read Our Life in a Day by this author a few years ago, so I already knew that he had a knack for writing about the messier side of relationships. He gives an honest, real portrayal of marriage in all of its loving glory as well as all of its uglier parts. Everyone knows that being in a relationship isn’t always roses and sunshine, and that’s what I appreciated about The Brink.

Dan and Anya Moorcroft have decided to end their marriage. It wasn’t an easy decision, and it wasn’t without several attempts to fix their issues. I enjoyed how Fewery wrote their story. After deciding to go to couples’ mediation to try to work out the details in a more amicable and communicative fashion, they revisited several pivotal times in their relationship from when they began dating, their engagement, careers, family life, and the obstacles that they faced along the way.

I felt as though I got to know Dan and Anya. Did they each make mistakes in their relationship? Yes. Were they likeable? I did like them. Did I like all of their choices? Of course not. Was I on Team Dan or Team Anya? I honestly didn’t pick a side. As I previously mentioned, I wasn’t looking for perfection, I was looking for a book about a married couple dealing with trying times. It was never going to be about perfection. It was about being real.

The Brink kept me wanting to read on, to discover more about Dan and Anya’s life together, and to see if they were going to be better off living apart or if they would find the desire to try again. I enjoyed their journey and sifting through their love story. I will be looking forward to reading more books by Jamie Fewery in the future.

*4 Stars

I thought the premise of this book was absolutely fascinating - the book, itself, however was a huge disappointment. Save your money and your time for something else

This is was a really interesting concept of a novel and as a reader of more mystery/thrillers this was definitely a new genre to explore and I am really glad that I was accepted for an ARC from Netgalley.

I have not read any other novels by Jamie Fewery but I will be reading more from this great author.

We meet married couple, Dan and Anya who have be together for years and done the whole "get married; have kids" thing and have now decided to get a divorce. The author takes us on an exploration of how they became in the situation that they are in and we really discover both Anya and Dan as individuals and also as a couple. This is such a great concept of a tale and is super relatable to any person who has been with their partner for years.

Thanks to Jamie Fewery, NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This one was one I'd hoped to receive as it was different than the meet cute you normally see these days, this one was about the fact they had been together 15 years. Really good read.

"The Brink" by Jamie Fewery is an interesting exploration of a marriage on the brink of divorce. The scenes from the current mediation process are being narrated by either his (Dan's) or hers (Anya's) point of view with snippets from the couple's past woven into the narrative.

I enjoyed the slow unraveling of the marriage's story, including family secrets and struggles that were not obvious and engaging. And the story was believable, showcasing both of the characters' contribution to the split. It was truly enjoyable and engaging read, centring less-than-perfect protagonists.