Girl On The Edge

[b:Girl on the Edge 42413598 Girl on the Edge C.D. Reiss https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1544495982s/42413598.jpg 66110849]Taking you on the edge of insanity. I have read a number of books by C.D Reiss when I saw this on Netgalley I was excited to read a thriller by this author and dived right in. I want to thank all parties involved in my arc of this book. Wow, was this one intense! Caden and Greyson are newlyweds, both veterans suffering from PTSD as well as childhood trauma. When Caden suddenly feels he is being “watched” and inhabited by a stranger, his desire to hurt Greyson during sex is overwhelming. Fortunately, Greyson enjoys it and so it continues as Caden leaves bruises and is only able to stop short of really damaging his wife. If I could give you any advice, I would say pay attention and make sure you have the time to invest in this read because the change of characters, personas, and setting/times can confuse you faster than any dissociative disorder ever could. Girl On The Edge is largely about mental health and trauma, the ways we respond to it or don't, process or repress, and how this ultimately affects our life and relationships. We know early on Caden experienced trauma, much of which he's never told Greysen about, and his repression begins creeping to the surface. This was interesting in and of itself but Reiss doesn't leave the story there. Greysen knew almost intuitively what Caden needed, perhaps because she's a psychiatrist (although she is not treating him, thankfully), and she kept fighting for him, where many would walk away. I can't say whether she should have walked away, only that her actions fit their relationship. I don't want to go into detail but I will say the trauma explored is not limited to Caden. This is five books in one beautiful package. I think the only reason that I can't give it a 5-star read is because it was a tad too long for me. I know all the details were needed but for me over 800 pages is a bit much. Well done I will be reading more by this author for sure.

WOW, what an ending!? CD Reiss has destroyed me yet again in this incredible book.

In Girl on the Edge, we meet Caden and Greyson, a military couple, having found each other during the harsh realities of war. After returning home to New York to try and start a life as a married couple, everything begins to change, testing the limits of even the most hardened soldier. Watching these two fight for each other without limits, again and again, was beautiful and heartbreaking. Their commitment, strength and undying love overflowed from the pages and I was crushed at every obstacle they endured and my heart swelled with each step forward. Highly recommended author and book - I've been a fan of Christine's for years and she always finds some new creative twist and Girl of the Edge was no different! War, love and just the right amount of CD Reiss-style sass.. ;-)