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.
The Edge of Everything was awarded a Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers' Centre Fellowship and shortlisted for a Varuna Fellowship.
Out now with Text Publishing.
Praise for The Edge of Everything:
'5 stars. Beautiful and heartwarming…So well written, it is hard not to just keep reading.' - GLAM Adelaide
‘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.’ - Books+Publishing
'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.' - Helena Fox
'The Edge of Everything is one of those books that makes me feel proud of Australia's young adult fiction legacy ... This book absolutely broke my heart in all of the best ways.' - Half-deserted Streets
'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.' - The Book Muse
'A stunning exploration of grief and the unique limbo that permeates every moment of teen-hood...a sometimes tender, sometimes funny, always sincere story that fills the reader with hope.' - Ramona Magazine
'This deep, thoughtful, reflective story gives considered and compassionate insight into how a teenager may experience loss. It is a sincere story that anyone who has lost a young person should read.' - BuzzWords Magazine
'Devastating, honest, surprisingly funny and hopeful. I loved it.' - Megan Williams
