The Edge of Over There - Shawn Smucker (ARC Kindle edition)

The Edge of Over There is the sequel to The Day The Angels Fell which I received an ARC of back in November (review here). Shawn Smucker's writing style is lovely. It is not fast-paced, there is never any big bang culmination, it's just a slow-burning enjoyable read. Even when there's a climax, it's written in the same style which is so enjoyable to me. He's not forcing any exciting pieces onto you, he eases you into his story.

When I read The Day The Angels Fell, I had no idea it would turn into a series. It was a great standalone. However, when I saw Netgalley had a sequel to it up for grabs, I applied for it because the world he's built is interesting and you can't help but want to know more about Sam and Abra. This time, it was mostly Abra's turn to be the star. The story begins with Sam, as an old man, receiving a guest who has a story to tell and a favor to ask. The story is told from this man's point of view, and tells of one of Abra's adventures post-the Tree of Life featured in the first book. New characters, just as enjoyable to discover as in the first, and a new story that dives deeper into the world briefly touched on in the first, The Edge of Over There was a fantastic follow-up and I can't wait to see what Shawn brings us next.