I enjoyed the premise of this story, and I loved the relationship between the FMC, Ana, and her nephew. Ana's love for her nephew and her desire to ensure he was taken care of was overarching throughout the story.

There were some parts of the author's writing style I didn't love. I felt there was a lot of telling, and not a lot of showing - many of the character's emotions were clearly stated, such as "X character knew he would never break his trust" in a way that made it feel forced. I would've preferred more inferences from the dialogue and character interactions rather than the explicit statements.

The ending also felt a bit rushed - there was a ton crammed into the last 20% of the book compared to the first 80%. The author wrapped the story up nicely; however, I felt it could've been paced a bit better.

All together, it was an easy read and a good story from a debut author.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

“Whispers from the Edge of the World” offers a story with a warm, genuine heart, especially through the believable and touching relationships it builds. The bond between Ana and her nephew feels authentic, and her growing connection with Jonah is sweet and easy to root for. Both characters are relatable, drawing you into their individual journeys and shared moments. There’s a lovely balance of softness and quiet intrigue, with dialogue that often feels honest and true.
That said, some of the themes felt a bit simplified, leaning more into a YA tone than I expected. I found myself wanting more nuance at times. The beginning is also quite slow, so it takes a bit of patience to settle into. Still, the emotional core and strong character work make it worth reading—especially if you enjoy gentle, heartfelt storytelling.

Ana and Jonah are my new favourites!! I love their dynamic and the world. Please please please paperback this!! It did take me about 50 pages to really get into it, but when I did, I was IN!!

Thank you Netgallery and the publishers for the advanced copy!

This one was a bit tricky for me, it took awhile for me to get into. The concept and overall feel of the story is so cool and I liked the dialogue.

I was curious about the master and servant situation as this style of story had had a lot of traction/discussion within the book world lately. I'm admittedly a little stumped on how I wish it was handled, but I do think the relationship could've been set up differently or with more room for reassurance for the main characters. It reads a little more YA than adult to me but that didn't take away from the story!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers, and the author for this advanced copy!
Whispers from the Edge of the World is a sweet post-apocalyptic story that details the forbidden love of Ana and Jonah, an indentured servant and lord of the territory. While the story was lovely and captivating, I would personally classify this as more of a YA novel than an adult novel.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this ARC!

Whispers From the Edge of the World is a second chance romance with a dual point of view. I really enjoyed this book and the complexities of master and endentured servant relationship. Ana's relationship with her nephew was very touching, I found their love story to be believable and I was invested in both of their characters.

Thank you for providing this ARC!

I was intrigued by the plot summary and wanted to see how the author handled a romance between a master and an indentured servant. Unfortunately, I don’t feel that it was handled very well. Jonah was constantly praised for being “not like other masters” because he did things like give his servants an education and days off. But it still felt like they were treated as “lesser” and as property. He also never seemed to truly recognize his privilege or had much growth. Sometimes it felt like he weighed his struggles to be as heavy as Ana’s, which is just impossible with her status in society.

I really loved Ana though. She was very likable and strong and sensitive. Her relationship with Gabriel was wonderful, it was so sweet and pure.