And there wasn’t much point in starting EE2 if I hadn’t sold EE1. I wasn’t sure it was good enough to send off to an agent (nor was I excited by the idea of querying ten bazillion agents). I finished Emperor’s Edge…and then let it sit on my hard drive for a year. I had a number of half-written manuscripts I could have focused on, but the characters I’d known longest were the Emperor’s Edge crew, and I also enjoyed spending time with them (seriously, who wouldn’t want to spend time with Maldynado? :D). Back in 2009 or so, I decided to “get serious” about finishing up some novels. I worked from home and made my own hours, so in many ways it was a dream job, but I’d always wanted to tell stories (instructing people on how to select a home security system or which gym equipment to buy wasn’t quite as fun as you’d think). From 2004 to 2011, I made a living as a blogger and affiliate marketer. I’ve been a lifeguard, a fast-food-flinger, a network administrator, and a soldier in the U.S. I better write something so you don’t feel you wasted your time. If however, you are looking for more substance, just like me, I suggest you try something else instead.Ĭheck out this book and more of Lindsay Buroker over at wasn’t sure anyone would actually do that.

If you don't mind a humorous adventure to simply enjoy for the sake of a fun ride, without taking it seriously and without looking for a deeper meaning, this will be a 5 star book for you. It did have a lot of funny banter and laugh out loud moments but they became a little overwhelming after a while. That being said, The Emperor's Edge was a bit too unrealistic for me. Because that is what makes a story feel real. The good guys who've lost their way, as well as the villains who make me wait with fingers crossed to see which way the dreaded ax will fall.

I cheer for the flawed guys who walk that thrilling line in between good and evil. I root for the badass ladies who break down, cry and falter, like any one of us would. I don't like special snowflakes or the invincible Mary Sue.

I want depth and substance and characters that leap of the page, not because they make me chuckle, but because they feel real. While I adore fast-paced adventures with snarky retorts and sharp-witted dialogue, I want more. It is light and witty, as well as entertaining an funny. This book came highly recommended by many people who loved it, so I decided to give it a try.Īnd truly, I do understand why so many readers love it.

The Emperor's Edge by Lindsay Buroker