I'm immediately going home and binging Twister and Twisters while blaring both the soundtracks on the way home after reading this novel. I absolutely loved this novel. Complete and utter 5 star read for me. I need more. I need a spin off of John and Paul immediately. For those of us who still need more of Glenn Powell in a cowboy hat but need the spice that was missing in the movies, this book is for you!

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I love love love this book. It’s your own book version of Twister or Twisters with a mix of DV survival…

Edge of Chaos by Molly E. Lee
Book 1 of Love on the Edge Series

4.1⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 2/5
Cursing: mod-
Genre/Tropes: Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Action Fiction, Friends to lovers, forbidden love, overcoming odds
Format/Source: ebook ARC via Entangled Publishing

Loved:
*Dash
*side characters
*Blakes's EVENTUAL growth
*Hail 🐶
*storm chasing (Twister vibes)
*Paul's weather jokes

Loved Less:
* Curse words
*Too focused on Blake's abuse

Description:
Blake Caster has been in an emotionally abusive relationship with Justin for so long, she can’t tell what is normal anymore, and so she clings to the one thing that is solidly hers—her passion for extreme weather.
Three years into her Meteorology degree, Blake meets professional storm chaser, Dash Lexington, who is as gorgeous as he is daring. Instantly recognizing her passion and skills in analyzing weather data, he makes a spot for her on his tight-knit storm chasing team. Dash and Blake form a fast friendship, and it forces her to realize just how toxic her relationship with Justin is.
With each chase and the cherished moments with Dash, Blake discovers her own self-worth and gains the strength to end things with Justin for good. But he won’t go easily. As Blake tries to sever ties with one man, she fears she’ll lose the other to his dangerous obsession—and she doesn't know if she’ll be enough to save him from the impending storm that could end them all.

My opinion:
Excellent paced storyline with great main characters. Dash is fabulous from the get-go and makes for a fantastic book boyfriend. Blake eventually progresses into an admirable FMC (takes a little longer than desired). Even the side characters are so detailed and relatable! I love Blake making new friends finally. And Paul's weather jokes are too silly. Hail is the sweetest book doggy. They say dogs are generally great judges in human character, and Hail doesn't disappoint. The cursing does not further the storyline and is not necessary in my personal preferences. I feel there is a little too much focus on the abusive aspect from Justin and got to the point where I was finished reading about it (maybe the point 🤷🏼‍♀️). I enjoyed this novel and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys romance as long as the abuse does not trigger them.

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I just watched Twisters - so I was uber excited to read this book. I can't say the book blew me away, but I did find it enjoyable. Justin was an awful human. Anytime his name was even mentioned my skin started to crawl. I really enjoyed the dynamics between Blake and Dash though. Dash was cool AF! I want to be him when I grow up. It was a good read. Heavy in some parts, but good.

I have not read a book that has made me hate a male character as much as Justin. Throughout the book, he is manipulative, controlling, and emotionally immature. Blake felt a sense of responsibility, believing his relatives had distanced themselves from him due to her. But I imagine there must have been other reasons that ultimately led to that. On the other hand, Dash was a refreshing change, offering Blake his friendship and inviting her to join his friend group when she needed the most support. The intensity of the storm chasing and how it made Dash and all his friends feel was amazing and I loved that it helped Blake see just how much there is in life to enjoy. This story draws you in right from the start and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Thank you to Entangled for the arc copy!!

I liked Blake and Dash, and I enjoyed reading their story. Intense emotions and intense weather make for a gripping and poignant read that offers up a fierce workout for your heart and feelings.

Edge of Chaos by @mollyelizabethlee is a thrilling love story from start to finish! 🥰⚡️

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If you combine two of my favorite things: twisters and romance, there is a fair chance I would love this book! This one is no exception. I enjoyed reading the storm chasing aspects, the heart pounding moments, and the most unforgettable love declaration ever!!! 😍

Blake’s journey to find her own identity and her personal strength was beautiful! Her way of predicting storms was a brilliant detail. In fact, the whole book very well-written. Plus Dash reminded me of Glen Powell in Twisters, which is one of my fave movies this year! He is absolutely the most picturesque book boyfriend, and the most charming. Their chemistry is electric and I cannot wait to continue reading more of their sizzling romance soon! 🌪️❤️⛈️

Content Warnings: Edge of Chaos has on-page depictions of emotional and physical abuse, violence, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, extreme weather, and graphic sexual content, including assault. The author has taken every effort to ensure these issues are handled sensitively, but if these elements could be triggering to you, please take note.

Thank you to @entangledpublishing for the opportunity to read/review this ARC! 🤩📚

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Anyone who knows me knows I have a thing for disaster movies, tornadoes, tsunamis, burning buildings, ships sinking, I watch them all but Twister has been one of my favorites for as long as I can remember, and after just seeing Twisters I couldn't wait to sink my teeth into a book form of my favorite movie genre.

Blake is one of those characters I just want to wrap up in a hug and let her cry it out in the beginning of this book, by the end, well she's as strong as the twisters she chases.

Dash has just the right approach to everything he touches, and I couldn't love him more for Blake, first in friendship and then the roller coaster they call a relationship. It is fabulous to read, and I wouldn't change a thing about it.

Justin..... doesn't deserve a paragraph, but ok, trauma is real, and some people never get the help that they need, and yeah, Justin.

All in all, this book is phenomenal; I found myself rereading the storm scenes because they're just that good; I can't wait to read more from this phenomenal author.

Thank you to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for providing a copy of this e-book; I have voluntarily read and reviewed it, and all thoughts are my own.

I was not expecting to be sucked into this story like a tornado taking shape in an open field, but here I am literally obsessed. This friends to lovers story unfolds around a tumultuous background with a unique voice.

Blake is in a rocky relationship with her long-time boyfriend Justin while she is working on her meteorology degree. After she meets Dash, an internet-famed storm chaser, in one of her classes, the reality of the toxicity around her relationship is brought to light. Afraid to separate herself from Justin, she continues doing her best to balance her studies and her boyfriend, but the truth of what is keeping her with him is losing it's validity every day.

Dash has been hooked on chasing tornadoes since he was a child misplaced by the same natural disaster. When he meets Blake, he is instantly taken with her ability to read storms and predict how they will form. Desperate to have her on his team, he recruits her to begin chasing with him and his friends and their friendship quickly deepens.

This love story took me by surprise with how much I wanted to learn about their love but also chase the storms on the pages too. The author balanced the struggle with the joy, the love with the turmoil and the story has me hooked for the rest of the series.

Characters - 8 out of 10
Atmosphere - 9 out of 10
Writing - 9 out of 10
Plot - 9 out of 10
Intrigue - 10 out of 10
Logic - 8 out of 10
Enjoyment - 10 out of 10
CAWPILE Average Score - 9 out of 10
Star Rating - 5 out of 5

Stepping out of my usual reading zone, I wasn’t sure what to expect with Edge of Chaos by Molly E. Lee, but from the first chapter, I was swept into an emotional whirlwind. I found myself hooked on a story I don’t typically dive into, and by the end, I was craving more.

Let me be honest, the first half of this book was sad af! Blake’s been with her boyfriend since they were kids, and after some pretty devastating events, she feels completely trapped. Even if she could leave, she knows deep down she can’t. My heart broke for her—she’s stuck in this painful cycle, not really knowing what real love or friendship even looks like until Dash comes into the picture. That’s when everything shifts. Blake’s journey moves from heartbreak to self-discovery, and it’s so rewarding to watch her redefine what love and happiness mean for her. It’s a raw, real emotional rollercoaster, and by the end, I was rooting for her to finally find her freedom and love.

Thank you, Entangled Publishing and Molly Lee, for the newly edited e-arc of Edge of Chaos. Do you love Twister(s), if so than this just may be the book for you.

This book made me feel all kinds of ways. I would say it is slow burn but when it burns it really burns. Blake is a college student with a dream to be a meteorologist and she is in a toxic relationship with Justin who she has dated since she was thirteen years old. Blake faces challenges with Justin when she finds herself immersing herself in a new friend group with none other than Dash Lexington, who just happens to be a storm chaser Blake is obsessed with and follows on all socials. Blake’s struggles with Justin threatening to end his life if Blake goes after her dreams and finally Blake comes to terms that she needs to get out. Blake throws herself into storm chasing and finds that she has a knack for it, but it is not until Dash decides to go out on a chase without his crew that she puts her life on the line for Dash and in turn get there HEA they deserve. “Thunder and chaos can remain with the chase. The only things we need are the spark between us, which crackles brighter than a lightning strike, and the home we’ve built between us, strong enough to withstand any storm.”
I will say it is not for everyone please check your triggers. This book has on-page depictions of emotional and physical abuse, violence, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, extreme weather, and graphic sexual content, including assault. For the Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Hotline, call 1-800-799-7233.
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please know you are not alone. Visit bethe1to.com and help save a life.

I’ve had the pleasure of reading almost all (maybe all??) of Molly’s books, and this was probably one of my favorites when it released as an indie title. I was a huge Twister fan back in the day, lived in southwest Oklahoma for a while, then my boys went through a storm-chasing phase when they were younger, so reading this story felt nostalgic in a way. What makes this an emotional read is the author’s talent for putting you inside Blake’s mind and heart. Abuse is a tricky subject to do right when writing a story. But she does a beautiful job helping you understand Blake’s feelings and motivations and how someone so smart and savvy in everything else could find herself in such a toxic relationship.

The original version of this story was fantastic, and Molly stepped it up a notch with this traditional release.

NICUnurse’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4.5)

Wow was this book amazing! I loved how it felt like reading a movie. If you enjoyed twisters you will absolutely love this book. I found this book to be like if twisters took place when they were college students. I will say that Blake and Justin’s relationship hit a little too close to home for me and it felt good to see her get the happy ending she deserved. Dash was such a sweet love interest for her and I loved the fact that him breaking up with Lindsay didn’t ruin her relationship with Blake. The world building and science in this book were truly spectacular and I wish it never ended. My only problem with this book was that it was way too short! I wish we had a little bit more time with the characters but I do appreciate how it ended and how everything wrapped up so nicely. This book has given me a new appreciation for storm chasing. It also helped that I read this at the same time that Hurricane Helene was coming through my area, nothing sets the mood for a natural disaster like reading a book about storm chasers.

Blake Caster, a storm-sensitive woman with a tumultuous past, is drawn to the electrifying world of storm chasing when she meets Dash Lexington, a professional chaser. Their connection is instant and intense, resembling the very storms they chase. This book beautifully balances the thrill of storm chasing with the emotional journey of breaking free from a troubled past. The romance between Blake and Dash is both powerful and heartwarming, making this a captivating read for fans of adrenaline-fueled love stories. A perfect mix of excitement and deep emotion!

This is a newly edited novel. It was my first time reading it, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved the whole tornado chaser aspect. It was like Twister in book form. Dash and Blake meet in class where Blake wants to become a meteorologist and Dash is a tornado chaser. They are both in college. Both are in relationships. However, Blake is in one that is I would say traumatizing for her and Dash ends up helping her to see that she is worth more. Through this they become friends, and she makes friends with his team and eventually joins them on tornado chases. It is exhilarating to read about.
I really loved reading about this. Took me back to watching Twister for the first time and enjoying the movie. There are some really good deep emotional concepts in the book that made it really interesting to read and allowed you to connect with the characters and storyline. Blake really grows throughout the story and comes into her own person. Her character growth is such a fun one to read. This was a great book to read with some action. I’d say if you like the movie Twister or Twisters then give this a try.

As someone who is a big fan of Twister and storm chasing, I was excited to read this book and this lived up to my expectations!

This book does deal with heavy topics of abuse and shows the different types of abuse people can go through in relationships. I thought it was handled well and made you feel for Blake and hate Justin. This is a book of love, friendship, survival, heartache, and makes you feel all of the emotions. I love Blake's growth in this story and her relationship with Dash. You see her struggle and survive and learn how to live her best life. I am hooked on Dash and love everything about him.

This book took a hold on me from the start. It was a fast and fun read. I loved the plot. The writing style was perfect. I read this book in one sitting since there was so much action and drama. I had to know what happened next. The slow burn romance was chef kiss. I loved how realistic the book was.

The characters were very realistic. Blake is very relatable. She is a kind-hearted person who is coming into her own and learning to stand up for herself. Justin is narcissistic, controlling, and abusive. Dash is my new book boyfriend. He is charming, fun, a hero, and kind-hearted. Blake and Dash together are goals. The other side characters fit in very well.

If you are going to read this, please adhere to the trigger warnings. Violence, emotional abuse, suicidal thoughts, suicidal attempts, assault, and graphic sexual content are to name a few.

Blake is an aspiring meteorologist whose personal life has always been a bit stormy. She grew up with parents who constantly fought, experienced their messy divorce, and is beginning to realize that her own long term relationship has actually been an emotionally abusive minefield. Blake meets handsome professional storm chaser Dash and his friends in her new college class. Suddenly Blake’s life is as wide open as the Oklahoma skies she’s always got her eyes on! Seeing tornadoes up close and personal has nothing on the excitement of her new freedom and her budding romance with Dash, but is it all worth the risk again so soon?

If you too were annoyed that there was no kiss at the end of the Twisters movie, then this book is for you. Be warned though this story is dark and stormy but with a rainbow at the end. Blake is in a long term relationship with Justin who has done nothing but emotionally abuse and gaslight and isolate her for years! Reading it on the page was at times very difficult! I thought the author did a great job helping to open Blake’s eyes to her trauma through her friendship with Dash and gave her the time and space to work through that trauma before taking things to the next level with Dash. Plus the action scenes of storm chasing added excitement and a much needed reprieve to the story!

Thank you to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of Edge of Chaos in exchange for my honest review.
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Edge of Chaos is the first part in the Love on the Edge series by Molly E. Lee. The story is said to be a mix between Twisters and It ends with us. I adored Twisters and am curious to see how something like this will be in a book. What will this story bring to it's readers?

This book has some trigger warnings for domestic abuse, rape and violence. I just want to start by saying what a douchebag Justin is. I have never hated a book character more than I hate him. I really felt for Blake, who is living in his dark shadow. This book really shows how toxic a relationship can be, but also shows the other side around. The difference is quite big between Justin and Dash, however therefore the sides of romance really show through.

It was really unique to read a book about stormchasers and I feel like Molly E. Lee did her best to make it as realistic as possible. I really loved to see Blake grow as a person throughout the book. There is just one plot hole I didn't really get, which is Blake's relationship to her parents. However this didn't ruin my reading experience. I think Edge of Chaos deserves a 3,5 star rating.

A phenomenal book about a young woman finding her way through a toxic relationship. Blake has been with her boyfriend for years and knows that things aren’t good, but every time she brings up ending things he manipulates her. When she meets Dash, a storm chaser, she starts to see just how bad things have gotten in her relationship.

Dash had never been into relationships, but he feels protective of Blake. He sees how often her boyfriend blows her off and how unhappy she is. Even when he starts to fall for her, he remains a friend and helps her through situations. The connection they have is strong, but he respects the relationship she is in.

I really enjoyed this book and how delicately it handled the manipulative, abusive relationship between Blake and her boyfriend. I received an ARC and this is my honest, voluntary review.