Edge of Living - BookWyrm

English language

Published Jan. 23, 2018 by Independently Published.

ISBN:: 978-1-7291-1403-2

(1 review)

Sometimes, death can feel like the only escape.

It's been a year since Alex stopped living. He exists. He breathes. He pretends to be like everyone else. But, he doesn't live. Burdened by memories, he dreams of the day when he can finally be free. Until that time comes, he keeps everybody at bay. It's been easy so far. But he never factored in, meeting a man like Austin.

Hard-working mechanic Austin has always gone for men as muscular as himself. So, it's a mystery why he's so bewitched by the slim, quiet man with the soulful brown eyes who works in the library. The magnetic attraction is one thing, but the protective instincts are harder to fathom. Austin's sure though, that if he can only earn Alex's trust then the two of them could be perfect together.

A tentative relationship begins. But Alex's secrets run deep. Far deeper than …

Sometimes, death can feel like the only escape.

It's been a year since Alex stopped living. He exists. He breathes. He pretends to be like everyone else. But, he doesn't live. Burdened by memories, he dreams of the day when he can finally be free. Until that time comes, he keeps everybody at bay. It's been easy so far. But he never factored in, meeting a man like Austin.

Hard-working mechanic Austin has always gone for men as muscular as himself. So, it's a mystery why he's so bewitched by the slim, quiet man with the soulful brown eyes who works in the library. The magnetic attraction is one thing, but the protective instincts are harder to fathom. Austin's sure though, that if he can only earn Alex's trust then the two of them could be perfect together.

A tentative relationship begins. But Alex's secrets run deep. Far deeper than Austin could ever envisage. Time is ticking. Events are coming to a head, and love is never a magic cure. Oblivious to the extent of Alex's pain, can Austin discover the truth? Or is he destined to be left alone, only able to piece together the fragments of his boyfriend's history, once its already too late?

Trigger warning: Please be aware that this story deals with suicidal ideation. If this is a subject you find uncomfortable, then this book is not recommended.

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MsJessC reviewed Edge of Living by H. L. Day

Review of 'Edge of Living' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

I feel the psychological state of Alex was handled well in this story. I'm not a psychologist nor have I ever been suicidal or through something remotely at this level of traumatic- so it's not an expert opinion or anything. However, as someone who has had a number of friends in bad places and dealing with trauma this read rather true to me
Both MCs were well thought out and not generic in any way. The timeline leading up to the trauma had my heartrate accelerating-and I read a lot of murder and suspense books. Sometimes when a book is split between two storylines (that converge) one is stronger than the other, but I enjoyed both equally.
Honestly, I enjoyed all aspects of this story and actually wish the book was longer.