Eternity’s Edge, the second installment in the Echoes from the Edge trilogy is filled with non-stop action, interdimensional travel and mystery. It has been a few months since I read the first book -- Beyond the Reflection’s Edge -- and I wish I had reread it prior to delving into the second novel. Davis wastes no time engaging readers in his alternate universe.
The characters we came to know in the first title are up and running from the first page, and Davis maintains a grueling pace with nary a pause for air. The typical exposition reminding readers of the events of the previous novel is next to non-existent, so you may want to read the first title again to get your bearings on the world that Davis has created. Due to the complexity of his work -- featuring multiple words with identical characters on each earth -- it took some time to reorient myself, identify the different worlds, the origins of each character and so on.
As Nathan and Kelly Red’s search to find Nathan’s parents continues they quickly learn that Interfinity—the coming together of all three worlds: red, blue and yellow—is close at hand. The interdimensional wounds are growing, and with Solomon Shepherd, Nathan’s father, nowhere to be found, Nathan finds the fate of the three worlds resting in his hands. Wrestling with his priorities, Nathan attempts to make sense of a conflict that he does not yet fully understand.
The friendship between Nathan and Kelly develops into a sweet and chastely romantic love that is surprising in its depth and authenticity. The two cling to each other while separated from parents, friends, and the complete lack of normality in the worlds they find themselves exploring. While I’m not a supporter of youthful romance, Nathan’s deep integrity and commitment to purity shine through in all of his actions. He is truly a chivalrous young man, and I admire his deep sense of morality and concern for others. His relationship with a younger version of his mother develops into a sweet filial love as well. Mother’s take note; Nathan is a wonderful role model for the young men in your life!
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