Book five of the ONLY HUMAN series… hopes she can get her old teacher to train her daughter. However, when they arrive, things aren’t as they should be.
In China, the Lion Dance and Dragon Dance are ubiquitous, and the Monkey King frequently plays a part in both. Kirsten is friends with the Lion King and Dragon King, and despite the fact this has nothing to do with the legendary Chinese lion or dragon, the implications are far-reaching once she’s back in China.
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The Only Human Series is one of my all time favorite series. Every time a new book in the series comes out, I devour it. Edge of Humanity was no exception. Kirsten is a kick ass character and I cannot get enough of her. Edge of Humanity takes you on a journey through China and beyond. A skillful masterpiece. I absolutely loved it.
If you’re looking for an urban fantasy series that will knock your socks off and make you forget your name, then I can’t speak highly enough of Candace Blevins Only Human series and book 5 was unbelievable. While Ms. Blevins is known for her ability to add seemingly imperceptible details to her story that take them up a notch or five, “Edge of Humanity” took it even higher.
My mother was born in China and lived there through much of her formative years, and my siblings’ father was born in Mongolia, so I grew up loving the richness of China’s history, the land, and the food. The locales in this story was a bit like reliving many of the stories told to me in childhood with the exception that no one ever had the Monkey King at their side. And of course the battles/fights were fantastic. So much dram and so well played out. Well, there’s more, but that would be spoilers.
Suffice to say, this was an amazing addition to the series and I’m quite certain I inhaled the story as soon as I opened it. It’s that good.
I went on a wonderfully enlightening and satisfying journey with Kirsten O’Shea and her daughter in Edge of Humanity which is the fifth book in the Only Human series.
I don’t know about everyone else, but I have never been too far from home and Kirsten’s trip to China provided me with lots of picturesque and intriguing views of the fascinating culture and landscape. Kirsten’s journey was one that was quite fast paced with lots of thrilling events and meetings with wonderfully eclectic and fascinating characters and there was a few chuckles to be found as well. But most of all Kirsten discovers more about herself and her abilities which may have far reaching consequences in her life back home.
Kirsten’s return and her trip to bring Lauren to Cambridge is just as exciting but in a more dangerous way as they are situations from the past that need to be made right and of course keeping Lauren safe from Kirsten’s enemies. Edge of Humanity is fast paced and a fascinating and thrilling adventure no matter where the story takes place and I also got to meet more interesting characters and there was an exciting battle where Kirsten’s new abilities become to known and in a spectacular way which of course just makes Kirsten even more intriguing. The story also has quite a bit of erotic lovemaking in it, although not quite as much as usual which is understandable.
Once again, Candace Blevins’ fascinating and well developed supernatural world full of wonderful characters was enthralling and kept me glued to the pages until the very end and as always I can’t wait for the next one, whether it’s from the Only Human, Chattanooga Supernaturals or the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club, The Dark Underbelly and The Dark(ish) Fairytale series, because they are all thrilling books to read.
I found that of all of the Only Human series this book had the most mysticism and magic. Both Kirsten and Lauren learn so much about themselves and meet many different teachers. And then Kirsten gets to use all of what she learned.
Ms. Blevins uses words to paint her canvas of China as both the background and the foreground. It’s vivid and enticing. I immediately read it a second time – needless to say I loved it.
This felt like an epic journey, and it was, and I can’t wait for more!
We get to trail along with Kirsten as she and Lauren have their final trip before Lauren goes off to university, and, as Lauren settles into university. First though, Gavin needs to pay his price, and Abbott, Gavin, and Kirsten need to show the supernatural world they aren’t at odds. It squicked me out a bit watching that play out, and Gavin is still scary, but I was happy Abbott and Kirsten found a common ground
Then off to China, and this was as intense a journey for me as a reader, as it was for Kirsten. As she explained later in the book, so many things, some big, some small, but each one was a step along her journey. I loved the Monkey King, but wouldn’t want to mess with him. His presence and power leapt off the pages, disguised as fun and silliness, but he was subtle in his wisdom. Being with Kirsten and Lauren through China showed so much of the dynamic they have, and the strength they both hold. The mother-daughter bond is so strong with them
Once back in the states, some problems are better, others are stagnant, and Kirsten realizes what her absence has done. She has changed with her travels, but her support network helps her out. New things are happening with Kirsten and Lauren, but old enemies lie in wait. We meet a new ally, a new threat, an old threat, and more of the expanded world outside Chattanooga. The pieces are aligning for big changes to come, and after all that has changed so much, so far, that is as scary as it is exciting!
Every time I delve into this series I am completely and utterly amazed at the depth of Candace Blevins’ fertile imagination and creativity. Edge of Humanity in no exception. She transports us into a supernatural world filled with vampires, demons and shapeshifter royalty along with the ancient gods of mythology. It’s a truly rollercoaster reading experience.
Amazing series! Absolutely loved it!! Can’t wait for the next!!!
From the first few pages, the storyline just grabs you and doesn’t let go.
Kirsten goes on quite an adventure, beginning with getting revenge on Gavin, after he mentally assaulted her. That was just one of the things to get through before she starts slowly withdraws from the supernatural world. Next is a trip to China with her daughter Lauren. Lauren needs to get some training so that she can be prepared to be on her own and defend herself.
Kirsten goes off on her own journey to try and find some answers. She definitely meets interesting characters along the way, that Monkey King is something else. Whether she finds those answers or not, I’ll leave it for you to find out. Once she and Lauren return back home, it was quite emotional when Lauren goes off to continue her studies. But Kirsten will have a big fight on her hands, will she have the power to help out the Supernaturals?
Can I just say how much I hurt for her and Nathan, they would make such a great and powerful couple, but alas that is not to be.
Make sure you pick up this installment in the Only Human series, they do need to be read in order as the storyline continues from book to book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
if there is one book that I would recommend for women around the world to read … I just couldn’t pick ONE, but instead, I would say that they need to get on the wagon that is Kirsten O’Shea book series. You may not be into BDSM aspect of her life, or the supernatural part either (*shocking gasp* how dare you!!!) but you will LOVE, ADORE and RESPECT her for the way she conducts herself, how she lives life according to her values and aspects, how she raises her daughter and the time and effort she puts into this girl … I’m out of words. I’ve meet with wonderful parents, but if I could choose a guidebook, I would look up to Kirsten – even for the ass kicking !!
This is the culmination of a 5 book series and it is the cake mix for all of Candace books (like we needed more reasons to love it!) and it is AMAZING !! you are in for a roller coaster off a book plot and situations and you will be left with your mouth glued to the floor even if you read all of Candace books, you will be floored !!!! Candace muse was on a roll with this book, and she took no prisoners (just how we like it *wink, wink* !)
Candace and Kirsten take no prisoners, leave no stone unturned and kick ass. If there would be a poster image for a mamma bear, these two girls would share the first place.
I hope you are ready for this book, its been a loong time coming, and it still amazes me the time, effort and detail that Candace put into this series, but this book in particular is off the charts and deserves a standing ovation *standing up* *clapping* !!!
Its one for the TOP lists and I do love it … now if you excuse me, I need to re-read the series (!!again!!) (I’ve re-read each time a new book comes out, I should know it by heart by now ) , and the Dragon king (can’t be without Aaron <3 ) and I need to let it sink in more, cause there is so much to this, its so good !!!
Have fun reading, Houston, I'm going in !!!
Best ever! This one takes a big leap beyond the previous OH books. It is so complex in story line and characterization! It was also so dense with adventure and development of character that I am really kind of surprised that it wasn’t published as two books. No complaints though! The problem with reviewing this book is that most of what I would like to say would create spoilers, and I can’t stand it when people do that! What can I say? The first scene will knock your socks off. You will learn a lot about a foreign country, and probably want to go there. You will (probably) forgive, or at least have a better understanding of, a couple of people that you were really pissed off at when the last book ended. A whole bunch of other things that you will have to find out for yourself! So, in short, this is a beautiful book. Stop reading whatever you are reading now and read this one. You will be glad that you did!
If you have followed Kirsten through all her exploits you know she is a kick-a$$ lady who takes no prisoners.
Well, maybe one or two along the way!?
In this book you’ll meet Kirsten the kick -a§§ mother. Before her daughter goes off to college she wants to make certain that she can defend herself and is safe from potential revenge attacks from one of her, Kirsten’s, enemies.
What you get is a potent mixture of a woman doing everything in her power to make it absolutely clear that anyone touching her child would forfeit his/her/its life.
A spiritual quest to find answers and remedies for age old questions, and a fiercely loving mother with a very special bond to her daughter.
This is another epic journey through the Blevins universe that will have you glued to every page!
OH5 is a masterpiece, urban fantasy at its very best. Ms Blevins writings Takes you to unimaginable places, her artistry in words brings the people, places and emotions alive in your minds eye.
As each book unfolds you see Kristen grow from strength to strength, you see the depths she will go to, to protect her daughter as she learns more about herself and just what she is capable off.