“You say, I stay.”

📖: Edge of Chaos
🖊️: @mollyelizabethlee

Raised voices, shattered glasses, and a phone call to her boyfriend. Blake realizes too late how one call can change everything.

Years later, Blake finds herself trapped in a relationship she can’t let go of.

“Ever get a look at one of those in the field?”

Enter Dash Lexington, who Blake now shares a class with.

As Blake and Dash become friends. Blake finally realizes how unhealthy her relationship with Justin is.

Will Blake finally leave Justin behind or will he continue to manipulate her to stay?

“It’s like he is the storm, and Blake can’t seem to stay away.”

Will Blake risk everything for fun and danger?

Find out in Edge of Chaos!

🌪️I loved this book so much! I did not know if I would enjoy a tornado book but I took a chance and I’m glad I did.🔥🔥

I felt so bad for Blake and how she felt so trapped. I wanted to shake some sense into her a couple of times. Sometimes people don’t realize how bad their situations are until their eyes are opened.

The easy friendship between Dash and Blake was beautiful to watch unfold.

The slow burn was slow just like how a tornado first starts but when it’s ready to make damage. It doesn’t disappoint just like the spice.

If you’re looking for an emotional, gripping, and fast-paced book. This is for you!

What an amazing read. Thank you to the author and publisher for the ability to read the eARC in return for an honest review. While reading, I couldn’t help but think of Twister I’ll describe this as “Twister but better.” I’ll share a better review shortly! It was amazing. Thank you very much

Edge of Chaos is an adventure story done right with a slow burn romance that will leave readers wanting more.

My only qualm with the story is that we didn’t get to see more of Blake and Dash on page together, and I really wanted an epilogue that gave us more of a look into their romantic relationship. I can see why the author chose to go this route, given the toxic relationship that Blake is in at the beginning of the story, but I personally was left wanting more. (Hopefully we will see these two in future stories within this universe.) This is definitely an HFN.

Other than that, I really enjoyed the story and the suspenseful backdrop of storm chasing. I liked the fact that Blake was a science girly and that Dash and his group appreciated her for her intelligence and ability to interpret the science. If you enjoyed the OG Twister, and/or wished that Twisters had a bit more romance, you will definitely enjoy this book. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

Edge of Chaos is an emotional whirlwind of a romance that hooks you from the start. Molly E. Lee blends storm chasing with a love story, creating an adrenaline-charged narrative that’s hard to put down. The connection between Blake Caster and Dash Lexington is electric—literally and figuratively. From the moment they meet, sparks fly, and their chemistry draws you into their world of intense emotions and high-stakes danger.

Blake’s character is deeply relatable; her emotional baggage from her troubled past and fear of embracing her desires adds depth to her story. Her "sixth sense" for storms makes her a fascinating and complex protagonist. The way her personal storms mirror the actual tornados adds a poetic layer to her journey of self-discovery. Dash, on the other hand, is the perfect counterpart—bold, passionate, and just as unpredictable as the storms he chases. Their dynamic is intense, and you can feel the push and pull as they navigate their personal challenges while racing against nature’s fury.

While the romance is thrilling and the storm-chasing scenes are vividly written, there were moments where the pacing felt a bit uneven. Some parts of the story moved too fast, while others could’ve delved deeper into Blake’s internal struggles. However, the adrenaline-fueled rush of their adventures and the emotional growth both characters experience more than make up for it.

Overall, Edge of Chaos is a wild ride—full of danger, passion, and self-discovery. If you're a fan of romances with high stakes and characters who have to weather their own storms, this book is for you.

First of all, I now want to chase Tornados. I just loved this book and how beautifully the story flowed. Brilliant. I would highly recommend this read. Worth every second. And seriously, sign me up for Tornado chasing.

PROS:
Surprisingly, one of the main highlights of this novel was the storm chasing. I was afraid I either wouldn’t understand it, or would get bored. But it really intrigued me throughout the whole story. Another highlight was the love interest, Dash. He was so understanding and a great book boyfriend if you ask me. I won’t spoil anything, but there was some squealing.

CONS:
The main thing that made me not rate this novel any higher than what I rated it, was the main character. I haven’t been what she’s been through, so she could be acting completely normal. *tiny spoiler* There are some parts where she tells the hero/love interest to give her space. But then she gets mad at him for giving her space.

CONCLUSION:
Edge of Chaos was overall a good novel. Especially for a debut! Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital copy!

Little back story with how this book came on my radar. I just saw the new Twisters movie. And of course like many others I fell in Love with Tyler Owen’s the fictional tornado wrangling love interest. So I was searching for a book that I felt matched the movie vibes and I stumbled upon “Edge of Chaos” on NetGalley and thought yup that’ll do it.
Turns out I judged the book a little too quickly. Please check your trigger warnings before reading this book. There is toxic/abusive relationship in this book. And if you struggle with this. Then this book is not for you.

Even for me this book was incredibly difficult to read. I’ve been in relationship exactly like our FMC Blake and my ex did the exact same things to keep us together far longer than we ever should’ve. This book was a roller coaster of emotions for me. I felt for Blake but I was also constantly screaming at Blake to stand up for herself, get help and leave. And I know as someone who has been in that situation it is not always easy. And I think the author did a good job of showing the reality of these types of situations.

However, even with that said the book was far from perfect. I felt that our love interest storyline with our MMC Dash was rushed. I wish we could’ve had more of their relationship drawn out. I also wish we could’ve had more time for Blake to heal and find herself again after getting out. It didn’t feel realistic and made me sad as a survivor of this situation to see the healing stage kinda brushed off to immediately jump into another relationship with another guy.

Overall, even though I gave it a low star rating I would still recommend it to others. But again please be aware of trigger warnings. Finally big thank you to Entangled Publishing for providing me a copy to read and review.

Review of Edge of Chaos by Molly E. Lee
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We are in for a twister of emotions as our couragous Blake takes on the storm of her life: standing up for herself in her toxic relationship and going to find happiness.

Blake was stuck.
Once upon a time, her boyfriend Justin was the one person she knew could protect her and spend the rest of her life with. However, these days, she's on edge. His terrifying promise haunts her from walking out the door as he choses video games over spending time with her and being his last priority.
Then she meets Dash.
A thrilling young man chasing storms and shares the same passions as her, ones she could never find with Justin.
As her bond with Dash grows, making friends with his crew and stepping out from behind her self made excuses and the control Justin has on her, will she be able to step into the storm with Dash and brave it all?

Fantastic read. A toxic relationship that has me cheering for her to do worse than what Justin deserves, and just a perfect example of gaslighting and emotional manipulation. To have power over someone like that, literally a life and death situation, it is something that would terrify people who have a soul.
Dash has been great to Blake, not just as a love interest but as a friend also. Humouring her, getting her buzzed, pulling her out of her shell - which in turn assists her into standing up for herself not just in private but around people as well.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this incredible book.

It has to be my favorite book this month, and I am an avid reader reading approximately a book a day!

You have to read this on even if it isn't one of your go to reading gonre.

I promise you'll be glad you did.

Highly recommend.

3.5 stars
I read the updated 2024 edition.

I will say this does capture the “if you loved Twisters/It Ends With Us” vibes.
Overall this was a tougher read for me as it felt heavy on toxic/emotional abuse throughout most of the book and it went on a bit too long for me. I wished the relationship was balanced more Blake had with her now ex Justin wasn’t dragged out much as when she finally broke up with him she really should have been single for a bit before she started to act on the feelings for The storm chaser Dash. I know they talked about it but not sure I agree with all the actions. I just don’t know how I felt after reading this book. Something has left me a bit of wanting. This is definitely more of an emotional read for sure.
Looking at previous released editions, Justin gets a sobering novella next and then Blake and Dash get another whole book as a couple after that. Does the entire Love in the edge series of what 6-7 bks plan to get re-released?

I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

4.25 stars!!!

Storm chasing, Toxic Boyfriend/Ex, New Friendships, and Finding Your Worth!

This book is a great lesson on learning to not allow yourself to take ownership of things/actions that you are not responsible for… and opening your eyes to what you truly deserve in life. Especially since you only have one that you can live.

I also enjoyed the exploration into the career of storm chasing and being a meteorologist. Though that was not the main plot of the overall book.

Thank you Entangled Publishing and Molly E. Lee for allowing me to review this ARC! And Congratulations on the traditional publication!! 🧚

Blake is in an unhealthy relationship with an emotionally abusive boyfriend, Justin. He's the only person she's ever been with since she was thirteen and made a promise to never leave him, but he is controlling and holding her back from her full potential. She meets Dash in one of her college meteorology courses, who is everything she ever wanted Justin to be for her, and they become fast friends. Dash invites her to become part of his storm chasing crew, and things start to heat up.

If you like Colleen Hoover, you will probably like this story. Blake goes through a self awakening, and her character growth is so good! Dash has such a kind and gentle personality and is everything Blake needs to show her that she is worth so much more than to be used for someone else's selfish needs. I love how this story portrayed healing and healthy boundaries. I am looking forward to reading more stories by Molly E. Lee.

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 🌶️🌶️

Blake is with her childhood sweetheart and looking to move their life forward. But Justin has her trapped and refuses to let her go.
She is stuck in her emotionally abusive relationship. Justin is awful and you want and things to happen to him!

Dash is in one of Blake’s classes and befriends her. Dash is a storm chaser and needs a metrologist to join his team. He thinks Blake is the perfect choice. They become great friends but it seems like dash is more than a friend. Dash becomes Blake’s best friend! And through their friendship Blake fins herself and her courage:

This gives twister vibes in the next way!

“Edge of Chaos” pulled me out of a reading slump – I was immediately hooked. Blake is a young college student in a horrible relationship, who becomes friends with Dash – a fellow student and storm chaser. They have an undeniable chemistry but fear holds Blake back on many facets of her life. This book comes with a DV trigger warning and in my opinion, did a decent job at showing the psychological side of DV – it’s not always blatantly obvious. I appreciate this story covering heavy topics without taking it too far. Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the eARC.

Blake dreams of being a meteorologist, but her life is consumed by her abusive longtime boyfriend. Then she meets famous storm chaser Dash Lexington in a college class. Their developing friendship is what shows Blake her worth and that she deserves to be treated better.
I loved the storm chasing scenes. I especially loved Dash being a good guy. It was off-putting to me that Blake had been stuck in the abusive relationship since she was 13, but I know that is reality for some girls/women. Definitely read the content warnings on this book to decide if it is something you can read.
I read this title originally in 2016, and it is still a 4 star book for me. I noticed some updated pop culture references, and there were some things in the story that I questioned whether they were changed, but I read so much I can't be sure unless I were to go back and look at side by side.

This was an incredibly hard read for me, I could see my prior relationship being played out, and reading it i was able to see all the red flags, I just wanted to sit Blake down and tell her to stop taking Justin’s shit, he is abusing her psychologically, and eventually in every way, so severely that at several points I did have to take a step back and stop reading as it was very triggering for me, I was able to complete this book and I am so glad I did,
I do love Dash & Blake for each other, they came together so naturally, and him treating Blake with all the love and kindness of a true friend, made her realize that the way Justin was treating her was absolutely unequivocally not right.
Blake blossoms into one of the strongest characters i have ever read, the ability to finally recognize and put a stop to the abuse she was suffering at the hands of her partner is not easy.
Edge of Chaos is book one in the Love on the Edge series by Molly E. Lee.
This is a re-released, Newly edited version.

If toxic relationships/abuse are triggers for you, do NOT read this book. This was an incredibly hard read for me that I did not enjoy at all. I feel so bad for Blake and I was screaming the entire time just wishing she would stand up for herself for once against her complete jerk of a boyfriend, Justin. For majority of the story, it was just a series of Blake wanting to be with Dash and live her life, but fighting with herself and giving her toxic boyfriend the benefit of the doubt each time. I absolutely hate Justin and each chapter just solidified it further for me. The only real positive part of this book is Dash. I absolutely love his energy and charming personality and I love that he gradually shows Blake how someone should and deserves to be loved in a relationship.

I did not realize this was a previously released book just re-edited when I requested it. That said I am glad I read it. I enjoyed the romance. Good social commentary regarding emotional abuse.

Edge of Chaos is book one in the Love on the Edge series by Molly E. Lee.
This is a Newley edited version.
I had the best time reading this story.
The chemistry between Blake and Dash was really well written and the whole book had me on edge with anticipation.
I couldn't put this one down. Lee's depiction was phenomenal.
An adventurous and compelling romance that kept me reading late into the night.

Edge of Chaos gave me major twister vibes & I honestly loved it 😂
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The instant attraction between her & Dash was everything.
Dash was so patient even though Blake drove me up a wall. I kind of wished we got a dual POV and I could have seen more of his side & thoughts. I feel like that would’ve added a little bit more to the book.