meredith_gayle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alexperc_92's review
5.0
5 of 5 stars
There are times when a review CAN'T explain the beauty of a story. On the second book of Newsoul Ana and Sam have to fight for the rights of the Newsouls as also find the secter behind Janan's existence.
Music is the key element as emotions flow through the pages while Jodi creates a colorful story of emotion, love and descriptions. It's beautiful the way how Ana finds more about herself and her emotions about Sam, while I still believe that making Sam sound like a 5000 years old man in the body of an 18 years old took quite a try!
Excelent plot and Infinite will be a perfect conclusion at least i hope
There are times when a review CAN'T explain the beauty of a story. On the second book of Newsoul Ana and Sam have to fight for the rights of the Newsouls as also find the secter behind Janan's existence.
Music is the key element as emotions flow through the pages while Jodi creates a colorful story of emotion, love and descriptions. It's beautiful the way how Ana finds more about herself and her emotions about Sam, while I still believe that making Sam sound like a 5000 years old man in the body of an 18 years old took quite a try!
Excelent plot and Infinite will be a perfect conclusion at least i hope
willowshelter's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
lovegirl30's review
1.0
Previously posted on The Young Girl Who Loved Books
This book was not that great. This book is so boring and so very slow. Part of me wanted to give up and just say I can't do this anymore, but I stuck with it. There was just something about this book that makes me want to read it. I have no idea why this sucks. I just can't stop myself. I can't put it down. This love of reading really can be a sickness at times. Perhaps it is how lovely the covers are in this series or maybe there is something wrong with me. Never the less I keep reading this ridiculous series.
I had some expectations due to my previous feelings about the first book Incarnate. It wasn't my favorite book but it wasn't terrible. It was a solid three stars. The concept was quite awesome, but not completely to my liking. I felt like the second book could redeem the series in my mind. Unfortunately, this book didn't do that at all instead it completely ignored the mysteries about the first book. I honestly feel like this book could be about 200 hundred pages lighter. It just seemed far too long.
This book is just filled with romance drama. It is completely melodramatic. It continually made me roll my eyes. In the first book, the love story was cute, all little immature but okay. In this book, all they did was fight. It really wasn't healthy or good. I felt like the main character Anna was always fearful of falling in love, of giving her self to someone. I think we all have these moments for sure. I am not saying being fearful of love is a bad thing. She is just childish and he is too patient with her. I will say that this doesn't involve any sex which is typical of young adult and something I prefer.
The main plot wasn't terrible. The story building and writing were so much better than the first book, in my opinion. I liked the way the other spun the events and explained a couple deep issues. I just felt like it always took way to long to accomplish anything. Which was part of the letdown? The resolution is at the end of the book, like I mean the very end. It was frustrating feeling like nothing was going to come to pass or get taken care of. It does make me want to read the last one.
Overall this book just wasn't great for me. I don't know if I will continue on to the third book. As always my thoughts are just my own and you should check out the book for yourself. Happy reading!
This book was not that great. This book is so boring and so very slow. Part of me wanted to give up and just say I can't do this anymore, but I stuck with it. There was just something about this book that makes me want to read it. I have no idea why this sucks. I just can't stop myself. I can't put it down. This love of reading really can be a sickness at times. Perhaps it is how lovely the covers are in this series or maybe there is something wrong with me. Never the less I keep reading this ridiculous series.
I had some expectations due to my previous feelings about the first book Incarnate. It wasn't my favorite book but it wasn't terrible. It was a solid three stars. The concept was quite awesome, but not completely to my liking. I felt like the second book could redeem the series in my mind. Unfortunately, this book didn't do that at all instead it completely ignored the mysteries about the first book. I honestly feel like this book could be about 200 hundred pages lighter. It just seemed far too long.
This book is just filled with romance drama. It is completely melodramatic. It continually made me roll my eyes. In the first book, the love story was cute, all little immature but okay. In this book, all they did was fight. It really wasn't healthy or good. I felt like the main character Anna was always fearful of falling in love, of giving her self to someone. I think we all have these moments for sure. I am not saying being fearful of love is a bad thing. She is just childish and he is too patient with her. I will say that this doesn't involve any sex which is typical of young adult and something I prefer.
The main plot wasn't terrible. The story building and writing were so much better than the first book, in my opinion. I liked the way the other spun the events and explained a couple deep issues. I just felt like it always took way to long to accomplish anything. Which was part of the letdown? The resolution is at the end of the book, like I mean the very end. It was frustrating feeling like nothing was going to come to pass or get taken care of. It does make me want to read the last one.
Overall this book just wasn't great for me. I don't know if I will continue on to the third book. As always my thoughts are just my own and you should check out the book for yourself. Happy reading!
the_real_mosscap's review against another edition
4.0
Such better character development in this one!!! Maybe just my mindset, but SO MUCH BETTER THAN (the already-delightful) INCARNATE.
readingwithemmett's review
4.0
I don't know what it is about these books, but every time I start reading, I feel like I've entered into another world. Range is a completely different world, with a lot of interesting, and sometimes confusing creatures.
I absolutely love the author's writing. I think Meadows does a great job capturing and explaining the world of range. She has made a very creative story line that keeps you coming back for more.
While at times I was frustrated with Ana, Sam, and Stef, I really enjoy reading about them. I think it is interesting to see how Ana reacts and grows throughout the books, while trying to struggle with being alone. She is the first newsoul in 5 thousand years, so she doesn't have as much experience as everyone around her.
I would recommend this book if you have read the last one and enjoyed it, and I would definitely recommend this series.
I absolutely love the author's writing. I think Meadows does a great job capturing and explaining the world of range. She has made a very creative story line that keeps you coming back for more.
While at times I was frustrated with Ana, Sam, and Stef, I really enjoy reading about them. I think it is interesting to see how Ana reacts and grows throughout the books, while trying to struggle with being alone. She is the first newsoul in 5 thousand years, so she doesn't have as much experience as everyone around her.
I would recommend this book if you have read the last one and enjoyed it, and I would definitely recommend this series.
ciaralo's review
5.0
Where do I start with this book? All my thoughts are clamoring to be discussed and I can't seem to pick just one. Everything about this book was beautiful. Every. Single. Part. Even the dark and horrific points were tinged with hope, with conviction. Jodi Meadows is a pure talent, and Asunder was more than I could have ever expected.
I would love to study this book. To dissect the characters, explore the themes, and talk about the prose. The English major in me is just itching to dive deeper into this story. There is just simply so much depth to Asunder and I can't get enough of it. I want to read it again and again just so I can soak it all up.
In Incarnate we saw the image of a butterfly being used to tie the story together. In Asunder roses were a central theme and by gosh, was it done well. It added an extra layer to the story and Ana's character. The fleeting life of a rose, its undeniably beauty, and its fierce will to live describe Ana and her situation perfectly. She doesn't want to just be a blip on the map. She wants to make a difference. She wants to break past the barriers set before her. As I said in my original review of Incarnate, the cruelty that marred this beautiful world is striking. These apparent "pure souls" are sullied by their hatred and bigotry. And in Asunder, this is taken to an entirely new level. I was horrified by what the People of Heart did, both to these New Souls and to the people they considered "friends". It was painful to read about and made me beyond livid. There was so much injustice and lies that I wanted to shake the book and those awful characters in it. But, while there was so much darkness there was also many moments that had my heart soaring.
Now, let me gush about Sam and Ana. Individually, they are two moving characters with so much heart and strength. The musical Sam makes my heart melt because he is just such a good and loving guy. I loved his passion and dedication, his kind heart and his never ending love. He's the kind of guy I wish I knew simply because he would bring such joy to my life. And the protagonist Ana is such as kind and beautiful as her love. She is such a strong, passionate person dealing with many difficult obstacles. Ana is dealing with past and present abuse. She was raised by a cruel and vicious woman who told her time and again that she was less than a person. And now, Ana has to face the same hatred, mental and physical abuse at the hands of a community. Asunder really addresses the painful and damaging affects of that abuse, and how it alters her relationship with Sam. And that, despite all the hatred, Ana sends back out love. Together, her and Sam are such a realistic couple. They clearing care for each other, but they're both human. They make mistakes. They're scared. But, despite everything, they work together to create a strong relationship.
I love how Jodi Meadows weaves music into the story. I felt like I can hear Dossam on the piano and Ana on her flute. The music just wraps around me, and gave me this inherent feeling for hope. Music plays such an important and powerful role in the story, and I could totally relate to that. It made me want to run out and listen to my favorite songs and just revel in the magic of them.
Asunder sees a lot of plot progression as well. Lots of questions were answered, and lots of craziness ensued. Putting this book down was not an option. I was so entranced by the characters and the need to know exactly what was going to happen next! I was blind-sided by some of the twist and turns, and my heart swelled with pride every time the characters faced these challenges with determination.
Asunder was one of the best sequels I have ever read. I was completely blown away. Jodi Meadows knows how to write, how to create a gorgeous and original story, and how to create characters that will become a part of you. Asunder, you were no fleeting rose. Your beauty will remain with me for years and years to come.
- Ciara (Lost at Midnight)
Originally read January 26th - January 27th, 2013
why_en's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 rating actually
The author has a habit of dragging the plot in the middle and crush everything in the last chapters. Ana did get better but I still don't like her.
*more to be added*
The author has a habit of dragging the plot in the middle and crush everything in the last chapters. Ana did get better but I still don't like her.
*more to be added*
danicapage's review
4.0
I never did get around to posting my review. Whoops! I really really loved this one though. This series is just fantastic. Can't wait to see what happens in the third one.