When a rare and highly endangered bird flies into Lucy’s bedroom window, she feels it’s a sign. Of what, she’s not exactly sure, but maybe it means she’ll get her life back on track after the sudden death of her brother a year ago. Maybe she’ll find some meaning in the randomness of existence and work out her place in it all. Maybe she’ll find a way to stop the wild stunts she’s been pulling with Jacinta just to keep her thoughts from spiralling for a few moments.
She takes the injured bird to a local wildlife sanctuary, and there she meets Ben. He’s cute, a tiny bit flirty, and he cares as much about the bird’s survival as Lucy does. He could be the distraction she needs. But when unrelated events collide, Lucy realises things are not going to be that simple.
Miranda Luby’s second novel is a heartfelt portrayal of grief, a tender romance, and a tribute to a very special Australian bird. A celebration of life in all its randomness and wonder.
INTERVIEWS and REVIEWS
Book Muse
Buzzwords
Good Reading
GLAM Adelaide
Guardian (op-ed)
Novel Feelings
Ramona Magazine
andThe Edge of Everything
‘Devastating, honest, surprisingly funny and hopeful. I loved it from the first page.’
‘Deeply moving. An invitation to think about our place in an infinite universe, and how enormous and transcendent the simple acts of love, friendship, genuine communication and compassionate connection to all living things can be. Just lovely.’
‘A poignant story…The Edge of Everything stands out for its thought-provoking exploration of existential questions. Miranda Luby’s powerful and compelling writing adds depth and nuance, offering a fresh perspective.’
‘A touching examination of friendship, grief and connection with a touch of romance amidst it all. It’s a lovely, gentle novel that has heart in everything it does and celebrates the little things that make us who we are, and allow us to embrace what we need to in life to move forwards when we feel like we are stuck.’
‘A sincere story that anyone who has lost a young person should read.’
‘5 stars. Beautiful and heartwarming…So well written, it is hard not to just keep reading.’
‘Miranda Luby has created a sometimes tender, sometimes funny, always sincere story that fills the reader with hope.’
