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On the Edge by Jane Jesmond5/20/2023 Jesmond has managed to give every single character a brief, yet rich backstory, only adding to the depth of this mystery and keeping us guessing throughout the entirety of the book about who could be after Jen and what secrets this small coastal town holds. We are taken on a journey of self-acceptance after a tragedy and embark on Jen’s journey for the truth of what happened to her. Taking place in Cornwall, Jen’s hometown where she has had to return due to a family emergency, our protagonist is forced into trying to figure out what happened to her whilst juggling fraught family tensions and drugs, alongside a dark and dangerous past. On The Edge begins with Jen Shaw, a former adventurist and rock climber, drugged and dangling from a loose rope over a lighthouse without knowing how or why she got there. Not only is the book fast-paced and full of lively and relatable characters, but the setting is so brilliantly described, we feel as though we have walked into the dark and stormy moors where this story takes place. This amazing debut novel from Jane Jesmond will give you all the thrills you’ve been looking for and keep you gripped from the get-go. If you're looking for an exciting mystery to spice things up this winter, then On The Edge may just be the book for you!
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