I thought the story was so original and was very excited that I received an ARC. Unfortunately, it wasn’t really what I was expecting. I tried multiple times but wasn’t really able to immerse myself or feel for any of the characters the way I wanted to. It was suspenseful and creepy though.

It's the end of the world in this dystopian scifi thriller, but the only people who really know that are the ones who are still awake.

This is creepy. I have one of those minds that always jumps to worst-case scenarios for myself, so this concept is so so so going to haunt me! The people in this book who fall asleep... die! However, there is a small group of survivors narrating throughout this story interspersed with some chilling scenes of others on the verge of sleep.

I enjoyed this one and I liked the kind-of open ending that allowed my imagination to fill in some blanks.

Out June 20, 2023!

Thank you, Netgalley and Publisher, for this Arc!

Unfortunately this did not pull me in. Perhaps at the time of reading it I was just more in the mood for lit fic, though. The material is very accessible with good writing. With all the factors there to be a great read, I’m not sure if I was just missing something or if the book was lacking. Will reread at some point to give another chance. 2.5/5.

The Edge of Sleep offers a refreshing perspective on the apocalyptic genre. The story's unpredictable twists and turns will captivate readers, leaving them on the edge of their seats, anxiously anticipating what will happen next. Emanuel skillfully weaves a tale that is both thrilling and thought-provoking. Don't miss out on this gripping novel that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Unfortunately I made it to 70% and got bored. I feel like this story had such potential but the short clipped chapters threw me off and didn’t help me stay connected to the story. I really wanted to like it since epidemic apocalyptic books are amazing but this fell short.

Honestly, I liked "The Edge of Sleep" way more than I expected.

Here's what I loved:
-The plot or the idea of people dying in their sleep is very very creepy to me. "The Edge of Sleep" is definitely very plot driven, and even when the book flashes to other characters, I still felt like it had a good flow to it. There wasn't any moments where I got bored and wanted to put the book down. Plus the entire idea of trying to make yourself stay awake was actually painful for me to even process.

Here's what I didn't love:
-I LIKED the characters, but truthfully I wish they would have been fleshed out a little more. Like I said, with the pacing of the book, this wasn't a particular issue to me but I think others could see it being a problem.
-I really have no idea what the ending was. Not a clue. I'm not sure if I was too sleepy when I was reading so I wasn't processing things well (which is frightening if you know the plot of the book), but it felt like it just ENDED and I was left scratching my head. I couldn't tell if it was on purpose to maybe lead into a sequel, which I'd probably read if it existed, but was kind of a let down.

Because of the ending, I'd rate this book a 3.5 stars. It's a really fun read, and I think it'd be a great movie. Thank you Netgalley and to the publisher for giving me a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review! The "Edge of Sleep" has a release date set for June 20th!

I received a digital ARC from St. Martin’s Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This has to be the strangest novel I have read. Yet, I connected with the main characters and could nor put this book down. Set in the not too distant future - I believe the year 2025 is mentioned in passing at one point - everyone who goes to sleep does not wake up. If I say more than that, I will spoil the rest.

Thanks to NetGalley for sharing this ARC!

DNF’d. I desperately wanted to but was not able to get into this book past 25%. I wouldn’t say that is a true representation of how the book is written, but more so that I just could not find any interest in continuing.

Couldn't get into this one. The characters were extremely annoying. It might have gotten better, but I just wasn't in the mood to try it.

Thank you @stmartinspress and @netgalley for an early copy of this one!

➡️THOUGHTS:
This book is unlike any book I have ever read. It is out there, a little weird, but held my attention! One night whoever has gone to sleep do not wake up again. They die. We have 4 main characters who manage to stay awake over 80 hours and try to solve the mystery of what is happening, and how to fix it. I definitely wanted to keep reading to see how it ends. Does everyone in the whole world die? What caused it to happen?

I think this one is marketed as a high concept horror novel. While It would be horrific if something like this happened in real life for sure, it wasn’t overall scary. I enjoyed how the novel was narrated in segments by a human on Earth. There were chapters that told mini stories of individuals and what was happening before they fell asleep forever. It was interesting for sure!

Eh - couldn’t get into this one, sorry.

I would like to thank NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Dave Torres is a night watchman with a lifelong history of night terrors and sleepwalking. After ditching work to head to a party, Dave and his friend Matteo start finding dead bodies everywhere they go. Something has gone terribly wrong and all they know is they can’t fall asleep or they might never wake up. Will they be able to figure out what’s going on before sleep comes for them, too? I couldn’t put this dystopian thriller down! This is definitely a plot-driven story that pulled me in with an interesting mystery at its center, and I found the ending satisfying despite it feeling like the story could (and perhaps will?) go on. Fans of Stephen King will enjoy this one!

This is a dystopian story that reflects every person’s nightmare. It is a cross between The Walking Dead and Get Out. It is interesting and funny. Mateo makes a bad situation hilarious as he is always using the wrong words. Dave is a strong character who leads when needed but is also able to follow directions. The author has done a really great job of plotting a story that readers will love. You will not want to put it down once you start reading as you try to figure out where they end up.

I read the synopsis of this one and immediately requested this book. I was really interested in what it would be about. I started the book and was so confused about what was going on. It was a really hard book for me to follow unfortunately.

DNF @ 25%

I went into this knowing there was a podcast before this, but really not much else.
I love weird books, but this was just kept being confusing and not a fun time. It took me so long to get at least this far in because I would dread picking it back up.

This is probably a great book, but it was not for me at all.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this nightmare-fuel thriller!

I had a looot of questions while reading this, and unfortunately none of them were answered 🫥 Like, what is going on? And why? And how?

The concept was so interesting, but I felt like we lot a lost of plot to random side characters, when the author (authors?) could have been exploring the core storyline more! Every time I was getting really into it, I got torn away into another side character story. I wish more time was spent answering some of the driving questions instead.

I also am not a fan of books ending the way this one did — there wasn’t an ending!! 🙅🏼‍♀️ The “it’s not over yet” ending left a lot to be desired, and I’m not particularly interested in a sequel.

Still, it was exciting to get through, even if it did feel like an excerpt from a larger story.

*Audiobook

I was really excited for this book based on the book title and premise.

Unfortunately, it seemed a bit all over the place for me. Too much going on and didn’t really hold my interest. There were a lot of characters in this one too which made it more difficult to keep track of what was happening.

Maybe reading a physical copy is better than listening to an audiobook for this particular novel. Sometimes the format really matters.

I absolutely recommend giving this one a chance but don’t recommend the audiobook.

Thank you to the St Martin Publishing Group Influencer Program and St Martin Press for the free/gifted book, and NetGalley, for my digital. Publishes June 20, 2023.


A quick reading sci-fi novel, dystopic in nature. The world is ending. Out of nowhere a sleeping illness overtakes the world. If you go to sleep - you die!

We follow four people struggling to both stay awake, keep their friends awake, and eventually find the dream city that will be their salvation.

I was pretty happy with this story. It moved quickly, the characters were well fluxed out and there was just enough twists and turns to keep me turning pages. Then we got to the last 30 pages or so. There were other groups of people, besides the four main characters, that I felt were never really brought to a close. And the whole island thing was bizarre. It just did not jell well with me. The final ending left me with questions - maybe it was supposed to - but I am not a fan of that type ending - it just feels to incomplete. The ending does not have to be tied up in a ribbon for me, but definitely more concrete than this was. Just my opinion. Read this one for yourself and determine how you will rate it.

That was a weird book. Beyond Matteo, the beginning lacked character development, focusing mostly on plot and getting characters from point a to point b. There were snippets of other people as they fell asleep (and thus died) that added nothing to character development and not a whole lot to the plot either.

About half way through, the character of David started to take some shape. Matteo still remained the hilarious side-kick, but none of the other characters became real enough to root for.

And the ending. Hum...

Based on a podcast of the same name the novel covers a night where those who fell asleep never wake. Dave Torres is a security guard working the night shift on Independence Day, after work he and his friend Matteo swing by a dwindling party only to discover the host and girlfriend dead in their bed. On the way to the hospital they begin to notice no one is around. What should be a busy morning commute and a city waking up is oddly silent. At the hospital ER there are no staff or patients to be found anywhere. The only people still awake are those who either worked the third shift or those who suffer from some form of insomnia. Dave has suffered from dream terrors his whole life, but now his dreams take on more significance, could they be related to what's going on? What are they trying to tell him? And how can they come to a resolution before they fall asleep.