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Book Review: Phoenix Overture by Jodi Meadows

The world of Jodi Meadows’ Newsoul trilogy is one of the most creative and captivating settings I’ve encountered, and I was more than anticipating this chance to go back to the beginning and see what happened (and what went wrong). Phoenix ...
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Book Review: Infinite by Jodi Meadows

Jodi Meadows has really proven herself over the course of these three books, and I think Infinite and its companions will go down as one of my favorite fantasy series. It’s definitely something I see myself re-reading in the future. The ...
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Book Review: Asunder by Jodi Meadows

Jodi Meadows’ debut, Incarnate, completely surprised and wowed me with its brilliance—particularly in terms of world-building. I wondered if it could be possible to continue on in that vein, or if maybe Asunder would just turn out to be a dud, ...
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Book Review: Incarnate by Jodi Meadows

While there’s a lot about this book I love, the big thing is definitely the creativity Jodi Meadows displays in her world-building. Holy guacamole, do I love the world of Incarnate—and there’s so much to discuss. I thought there was enough ...
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Book Review: Marina by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

There is something very characteristic of Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s novels; you always know when you’re reading one. Not that they’re all exactly alike—it’s more like this author’s stories have a similar pattern and style. Marina, for instance, ...
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