Review: Cheeky and sweet
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 5, 2013
4 Stars in my Sky!I hadn't read the previous books in Jennifer Comeaux’s Edge series before starting this one, but I had no problem keeping up with Fighting For the Edge. Yes, there is obviously a lot of back story but the main element is the ambition and dreams for Olympic glory.The book is told from the POV of Emily and Aubrey who are both female female figure skaters hoping to win an Olympic medal. Emily is married to her coach Sergei and is partnered with Chris, whilst Aubrey skates with her friend Nick.I have always enjoyed watching the ice skating/dancing but wasn't entirely sure whether I'd enjoy a book series based around it. I needn't have worried because it didn't take long for me to get sucked into the world of high drama and professional skating.In my head Sergei is like Dimka from VA and not just because he's an older Russian but because he's both a caring instructor and immense supporter of Em and her skating. Chris was my favourite character and not because he's an old romantic at heart. He was a wonderful friend to both Em and Aubrey and when Em faces a potentially dangerous situation he instantly puts her above his own needs.I had expected Em and Aubrey to be interchangeable but thankfully they were very different characters. I liked Em's drive and dedication and loved Aubrey's vulnerability and strength.The ending was similar to my expectations but Fighting For the Edge is a sweet, fun contemporary romance with an 'edge' (sorry I couldn't help myself). I also now know what a kiss and cry or cry and kiss is!I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.