Unique concept. Engaging characters. Extraordinary world.
934854
I love the intricate world Jodi Meadows has created to showcase her wonderful characters in Incarnate. The concept of her story is unique among a sea of choices. I got a feel for her main character, Ana, from the beginning as she sets out on a quest to find the meaning of life. Specifically, her life, which is different from the others, like completely. Then slowly we're introduced to Ana's darker side, the damaged side thanks to a spiteful mother. Ana's challenges and the way she handles them sweeps you into the story, and the supporting characters provide a rich background for her. Who doesn't love a story with strong characters? Thank you, Jodi, for sharing your talents to lead us to worlds we love to be in, even if they have a few acid-spewing dragons.
3054435
Really interesting world created by the author.  The storyline is engaging, the protagonist has interesting solutions to his circumstances, the author develops starkly contrasting antagonists etc, but given these positive qualities I am left still wondering if the author has a deeper message... It may develop as the story progresses?
911979
Great concept. Likable characters. A universe that could exist, a future that could really happen, although we would likely be the cause
2301665
I loved this book for its unexpected... Almost everything.  It's just about impossible to classify.  It has sweetness and emotional depth seldom found in imaginative fiction.  Scanlon creates a thoroughly unique world yet somehow retains a feathery light touch.  The book is bursting with ideas without ever feeling forced, and without sacrificing story or character.  I've definitely never read anything like it before.
2792369
I read Open Minds today and it was amazing. The immersive world, fascinating concept, and tough heroine added up to a brilliant story.

In a future where pharmaceuticals contaminating the water supply have turned everyone into mind readers, sixteen-year-old Kira Moore is a zero, someone whose mind cannot be read and who cannot read other minds. It's causing her to fall behind in school--as most teachers lecture through thought--and her social relationships are in turmoil as she loses the ability to join in conversation or games. It is only through accident that Kira discovers she is not a zero, nor a reader, but something else: a jacker, someone who can link into and control other minds. Upon this discovery, Kira's life becomes a mess of lies and forceful influences as she discovers the secrets of her society.

There is a wonderful sort of morality going on in this book that I adored. On the one hand, Kira is a compassionate person who will stand up to bullies and is burdened by guilt even for lies told to protect those she holds dearest. On the other hand, jacking into other people's minds to protect herself begins to blur into a detachment either of the ends justifying the means or the ease that comes with practice. Kira wonders about the world around her, about what she's learned and has yet to learn, about right and wrong and danger and safety as she grows into her abilities and takes on responsibilities.
The relationships between the characters were not as strong as the action and ethical questions. Much of Kira's motivation is to protect or help other characters but I have only her word that these people mean anything to her.  Events are happening quickly and those connections aren't allowed the time to become apparent on their own.

The world itself is impressive in its completeness. It really felt like a world that evolved for a society of mind readers. History, entertainment, the justice system, slang, military--everything is geared toward the premise and allows for real exploration for the topic. Kira is thrown into the thick of all of this and must develop her abilities in time to fend off clans, agents, subduing gases, praver advances, and doubts. I will definitely be grabbing the rest of the trilogy.
2143322
This was a really good read with engaging full bodied characters. I highly recommend it. The world is original and hangs together in a believable way too.
2740557
I honestly can't recommend this series highly enough. This is a fantasy world unlike any other you've seen, a place where the physical world can be manipulated through a force called the slack and dragons roam the skies, blown across the sea from their native continent where there's only half gravity. How cool is that!?. The world itself is brilliant, and the characters are, too. Read this!
2942629
Enjoyed the unusual world and creative, thoughtful twists overcome by the characters brought to life in this book. Ready for the second installment!
1243234
Great concept. Imtriguing characters.  Action packed world Nikki has created. I hope she makes it a trilogy at least. I would love a return visit.
2711258
Planet Perfect, by Charlotte Roth, is a dystopian story.  A truly unique story that leaves an impression that is difficult to leave behind.  The premise of this story is well written and immediately intrigues the reader into taking the opportunity to read and discovering what elaborate world and twists this particular author has to offer.  Charlotte Roth is a talented writer, as shown within this book - the characters are realistic and who wouldn't take the opportunity on the chance to have the life they've always wished for even if it means sacrifices.

The writing within this story kept me engaged.  I felt drawn into the book and the events as they occurred, even if they are events that are not possible.  Masterfully and appealing, these characters are about to have their worlds shift in the most unexpected of ways and it's a ride I couldn't resist partaking.  This was the first story I've read by Charlotte Roth, a nicely told story pushing the edges.
2018466
This book is a joy to read. It has a richly detailed world with characters so distinctly drawn that you feel as if you've met them all in person, and plot twists that keep you entertained to the last page. It's a remarkable debut, and I can't wait to see what the next books in the series bring.
3332708
A unique, engaging story. A rich and vivid world is created in the perfect-length story. Already recommended (and loaned, thanks to that awesome Kindle feature) to many of my friends.
936395
The world created by the author is extraordinary, yet believable. I strongly recommend that you read the first book (Dushau) first, as this world is so intricate that I fear you might get confused without all the background information. Again, the descriptions, the world building, the action, the ideas are first class science fiction. I particularly enjoyed the concept of the artificial intelligence entity. As for the hero and the heroine, my only regret is that they do not seem to get on the right path to romance. But I'll keep hoping for it while reading book three (Outreach). In any case, I'm hooked.
238496
Fresh world building and engaging characters. The story is central, the sex hot, well written but NOT overwhelming. It happens when it fits with the storyline, but the story is more than sex. Set at a school for younger magical beings struggling with power this is NOT a YA book. I hope for more stories about some of the other characters introduced here!
2850397
C.P. Dunphey creates an extraordinary world and populates it with fully realized, three dimensional characters in this extraordinary work. I'm not usually a reader of Sci Fi work, but this one caught my eye, and I am very glad it did.
4475140
Love this book.  Different than anything else I've ever read.  Won't give a whole synopsis, many others have done so much better than I could.  Just wanted to chime in with my 2 cents.  I'm picky with science fiction and usually only get worked up enough to write a review when something is dreadful, which is too often, but it's the opposite case here.  Well written, great ideas, engaging characters great world-building.  Really liked the rest of the series too.
2252618
Unique world, ties together very well. 
Protagonist not hero, but not anti-hero either. I truly enjoyed how the story carried me along without overexplaining background and "pre-history" about the characters, backstory and world-workings. lack of a rapid love interest made it more, rather than less entertaining.