Ginger Smith's debut novel The Rush's Edge is a great first step into what looks to be a a fascinating universe. Her characters feel alive, motivated by internal decisions and show the consequences of their actions. So rarely do protagonists suffer from their choices, but Smith is willing to play out the scenario, rather than dropping deus ex machina throughout the story. The universe she's created just hints at the world and species beyond, which should allow for great stories and great SF. Smith also does a nice job of delving into the psychology and humanity of her characters, which really helps flesh them out. While it doesn't push the bounds of literary fiction, Smith's novel is a solid entrant into the SF catalog, and I look forward to reading the next in line.

I am giving up on this one. The pacing is too slow for my taste and I don't like the characters much. It's not badly written or anything it just feels like nothing is happenig which results in my brain going for a stroll everytime I try to continue with the book.

I didn't love this book. Not that is badly written, on the contrary, the writing is warm and easy to read and I fell into Smith's voice easily.

However, I think I might have built Smith's The Rush's Edge up in my mind and it did not reach expectations.
I liked the non-stop action and the end had me on the edge of my seat which is why I have given The Rush's Edge three stars rather than two, but I didn't enjoy the romance side to this tale at all and I found the characters to be 2D and conventional.

I wish I could give Smith's work a better review but in my mind, it didn't live up to what I wanted it to be.

"The Rush's Edge" feels like it's non-stop action, but what got me, really got me, was the human element in this story. It's deeply compelling, and very hard not to care about the characters. The story is intriguing, and I'm hoping there will be more to come. I can't fault the writing either, which is warm and easy to read.

My thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advance copy to review. This review is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.

Excellent scifi with a good premise and execution. The author has a good imagination and put it to good use here. This one made me think a little.

I really appreciate the ARC for review!!