Asunder by Jodi Meadows

Asunder (Incarnate Trilogy, #2)

by Jodi Meadows

DARKSOULS
Ana has always been the only one. Asunder. Apart. But after Templedark, when many residents of Heart were lost forever, some hold Ana responsible for the darksouls–and the newsouls who may be born in their place.

SHADOWS
Many are afraid of Ana’s presence, a constant reminder of unstoppable changes and the unknown. When sylph begin behaving differently toward her and people turn violent, Ana must learn to stand up not only for herself but for those who cannot stand up for themselves.

LOVE
Ana was told that nosouls can’t love. But newsouls? More than anything, she wants to live and love as an equal among the citizens of Heart, but even when Sam professes his deepest feelings, it seems impossible to overcome a lifetime of rejection.

In this second book in the Incarnate trilogy, Ana discovers the truth about reincarnation and will have to find a way to embrace love and make her young life meaningful. Once again, Jodi Meadows explores the extraordinary beauty and shadowed depths of the soul in a story equal parts epic romance and captivating fantasy.

Reviewed by ladygrey on

3 of 5 stars

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[author:Jodi Meadows] writing style is soft and slow in a delightful sort if way. If I were in an especially literary mood is compare it to the way her characters have lived for five thousand years so there is nothing hurried in there existence. There is very little tension in the novel even as her characters don't know urgency because even death is essentially meaningless.

Except for Ana. In some ways I liked that world explored through Ana's eyes. I liked her better than in [book:Incarnate] because she was strong and decisive even when she was confused. I like that she's determined and she was less afraid to act on that.

Mostly I like her and Sam because he is flawed but he's also patient and protective and tender and playful and their music gives them a depth. I liked the struggles in their relationship and how honest they were with each other.

This is totally a trilogy that could have been done in half as many pages but I like the languid feel of it and that it's still a fast read, enjoyable read.

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