Books and Prejudice: Blog Tour | Character Interview

About the series

ACCESSIBLE YA FANTASY AT ITS BEST: The stakes are even higher in the second book in this epic fantasy trilogy, which is complete with a romance to root for, deadly games of deceit and betrayal, and a fiercely imagined world that keeps you guessing until the explosive ending.

COMPLEX FEMALE PROTAGONIST: Facing crippling anxiety and compulsive counting along with her dire circumstances, Mira is a compellingly flawed and refreshingly unique fantasy protagonist.

DEVOTED TO DIVERSITY: Writing inclusive books has always been important to Jodi, and the Fallen Isles series is no exception, with characters of many different backgrounds represented on the page.

Be sure to read all through to learn about the giveaway!

Title: As She Ascends

Author: Jodi Meadows

Publisher: Katherine Tegen

Release Date: September 11, 2018

MIRA, THE HOPEBEARER

Mira Minkoba is on the run with her friends after a fiery escape from the Pit, where she’d been imprisoned for defending the dragons she loves. And she wants answers. Where have all the dragons been taken? Why are powerful noorestones being shipped to the mainland? And did the treaty she’s been defending her whole life truly sell out the Fallen Isles to their enemies?

MIRA, THE DRAGONHEARTED

As her connection to the dragons—and their power—grows stronger, so does Mira’s fear that she might lose control and hurt someone she loves. But the only way to find the truth is to go home again, to Damina, to face the people who betrayed her and the parents she’s not sure she can trust.Home, where she must rise above her fears. Or be consumed.The second page-turning novel in Jodi Meadows’ Fallen Isles trilogy scorches with mysterious magic and riveting romance as one girl kindles a spark into a flame.

The Interview

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Mira Minkoba, Hopebearer, the Dragonhearted

When did you first know your family had abandoned you to betray dragon-kind and the Fallen Isles?

My first clue was when I was sent to the Pit, although I did believe -- for a while -- that my family would come for me. But they never did. And then, when I found out the Mira Treaty might be a lie that sold us to the Algotti Empire . . . Well, my father wrote the treaty. That was another clue.

And, of course, there was the time Ilina's parents lied about where the sanctuary dragons were. . . .

There were actually a lot of clues. I just never wanted to believe that people I cared about could be so callous.

What helped you the most getting through your time imprisoned, and how are you dealing now that you've escaped?

Being too stubborn to give up really helped. Knowing that dragons needed me to rescue them, knowing that my friends were counting on me -- needing to be strong for others is what allowed me to keep going, even when I thought I'd never manage.

Now that I've escaped, I'm hoping to have fewer panic attacks, but we'll see. Do you ever have those points in your life when it seems like everything goes wrong all at once? I'm pretty nervous about that happening.

Yes I do have those moments. All the time...

So that power with the noorestones... Care to go into more detail about it? What's it like?

I wish I could tell you about it, but I'm still learning what it is. I have no idea what it means, only half a clue how to use it. It's not one of the regular god gifts, so it's just another thing that sets me apart from everyone, but, I have to admit, it does seem useful. It makes me feel really powerful.

If you could only see one of your friends for the rest of your life, which one can you absolutely not live without?

LaLa, my dragon.

Apologies to the rest of my friends. I love them all and I definitely want to stay with them forever (even Gerel), but I cannot live without LaLa. She is my heart and I love her more than anyone in the world.

The Preorder Campaign

What you get:

A signed As She Ascends bookplate!
As She Ascends dragon stickers!
As She Ascends bookmark!
As She Ascends dragon card!

And if you order a book from One More Page, then you get all of the above plus:

Exclusive Fallen Isles tapestry card

Access to behind-the-scenes goodies

A signed, personalized, and stamped editionThe tapestry card and access to the behind-the-scenes content will come with your book when it arrives. One More Page doesn’t typically ship internationally arrangements have been made with them to do it this time! Thing to note: they’re having trouble getting the site to calculate international shipping, so email them and they will be happy to help you! info@onemorepagebooks.com

How you get it:

Preorder As She Ascends

Take a photo of the receipt or forward the receipt to unicornwarlord@gmail.com

Make sure to include your address at the top of the email — and write it out exactly as it needs to be on an envelope.

If you order multiple books, then you get multiples of all the things! Just be sure to point it out at the top of your email.

This is first come first serve.

Yes, this is international!

Yes, ebooks and physical books both count!

About the Author

Jodi Meadows wants to be a ferret when she grows up and she has no self-control when it comes to yarn, ink, or outer space. Still, she manages to write books. She is the author of the Incarnate Trilogy, The Orphan Queen duology, and The Fallen Isles trilogy (harpercollins/katherine tegen), and a coauthor of My Lady Jane (Harperteen). Visit her at her website: www.JodiMeadows.com

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The Giveaway

Up for grabs we have the following:

As She Ascends Prize Pack! US Only

Handmade Knitted Dragon Mitts by Jodi Meadows, Signed Paperback of Before She Ignites, Mira and Lala Magnetic Bookmark and Hopebearer Candle by my own shop, Cornerfolds Candles.