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Zodiac #3
The Dancer Who Saved Her Soul
The journey back to the top is always difficult after a fall from grace.
With her mother as the principal, Cha Yerin is the Queen Bee at the Seoul Leadership Academy. She knows exactly what she wants and she will manipulate anything to get there.
That is, until she discovers her father has been stealing from his company, her family is on the verge of bankruptcy, and her mother wants a divorce.
When her world starts crumbling around her, the last person Yerin expects to find comfort from is the idol forced into hiding at SLA to hide from a scandal bigger than hers.
Lee Seungjin is torn between getting revenge on the one who caused Bright Boys to be permanently disbanded, or seizing what could be his last opportunity to be an idol.
Debuting in one of Atlantis’ new groups might be the only opportunity Seungjin and Yerin have to take control of their futures.
But being a trainee isn’t the easy answer Yerin expected... No longer the popular girl, and struggling to keep up, Yerin might be the reason her group doesn’t debut.
The only thing keeping Yerin and Seungjin going is each other, but that might be the same thing that ruins it all.
Fans of Academy books, or K-dramas such as Dream High and The Heirs, are sure to enjoy this new YA academy series from Ji Soo Lee.
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The Zodiac series is a K-pop-infused YA academy series from the Atlantis Entertainment Universe, aimed at a younger audience, or those who enjoy a sweeter romance.
Zodiac 1 – The Idol Who Became Her World (Novella available now) Zodiac 2 – The Girl Who Gave Him The Moon (Available now) Zodiac 3 – The Dancer Who Saved Her Soul (Releases June 2019) Zodiac 4 - The Leader Who Fell From the Sky (Coming soon)365 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 29, 2019
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June 12, 2019
I Give this book a 3 out of 5 Stars
This is a very important book to the entire Ji Soo Lee - K-POP Universe, is Recommend Reading Holly’s Series so you get better sense of what Seungjin’s going through.
Yerin was a very hard person to understand, but yet you understood her?
This was a good book though, and it’s actually a HEA, but since it’s TF for some it would classify as a HFN.
This is a very important book to the entire Ji Soo Lee - K-POP Universe, is Recommend Reading Holly’s Series so you get better sense of what Seungjin’s going through.
Yerin was a very hard person to understand, but yet you understood her?
This was a good book though, and it’s actually a HEA, but since it’s TF for some it would classify as a HFN.
June 25, 2024
Really a 3.5, but rounded up.
The characters annoyed me more in this over the last one... particularly because the focus characters where the most irritating from the previous book. However, their victim mentality melodramatics felt very authentic... Ji Soo Lee writes privileged, spoiled, self centered teenagers extraordinarily well. I wanted to slap them both, repeatedly... but they also do have their redemption moments, their realizations, and their coming around... and it doesn't feel fake. It feels natural and appropriately reluctant.
So that would bump it to a 4, except minus 0.5 stars for some inconsistencies. I feel like I should have a sheet of paper with me marking down events and when they happen, because maybe sometimes I am confused as these books keep jumping back in time to give us other sides of different events... but there were definitely some times things felt out of sync. And there were some characters that are secondary in this book that felt a bit out of character in moments, after getting to know them well in other books.
Anyhow, still enjoyable! And am excited to jump back to Onyx now... following the reading order from the website, there were major teasers in this book for Onyx... ready to find out what CX was hinting at!
The characters annoyed me more in this over the last one... particularly because the focus characters where the most irritating from the previous book. However, their victim mentality melodramatics felt very authentic... Ji Soo Lee writes privileged, spoiled, self centered teenagers extraordinarily well. I wanted to slap them both, repeatedly... but they also do have their redemption moments, their realizations, and their coming around... and it doesn't feel fake. It feels natural and appropriately reluctant.
So that would bump it to a 4, except minus 0.5 stars for some inconsistencies. I feel like I should have a sheet of paper with me marking down events and when they happen, because maybe sometimes I am confused as these books keep jumping back in time to give us other sides of different events... but there were definitely some times things felt out of sync. And there were some characters that are secondary in this book that felt a bit out of character in moments, after getting to know them well in other books.
Anyhow, still enjoyable! And am excited to jump back to Onyx now... following the reading order from the website, there were major teasers in this book for Onyx... ready to find out what CX was hinting at!
February 28, 2020
Cha Yerin is the Queen Bee at the Seoul Leadership Academy and she knows exactly what she wants and who she will have to manipulate get there. But along the way she discovers a secret about her father and his company and when the truth comes out it will destroy her family in the process. Cha Yerin world starts to crumble around her and the last person that she expects to comfort her is guy that is hiding at SLA because he is also facing a scandal. Lee Seungjin is torn between getting revenge on the one who caused Bright Boys to be permanently disbanded and seizing what could be his last opportunity to be an idol. Debuting as one Atlantis’ new singing groups might be the only opportunity Seungjin and Yerin have to take control of their futures and the only thing keeping Yerin and Seungjin going is each other, but that might be the same thing that ruins it all. Read this book to see what happens with Cha Yerin and Lee Seungjin.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 30, 2019
I couldn't put it down.
I wasn't sure if it was a brave and brilliant idea or a stupid one to base this book on the least likeable characters from the previous book. I am a big believer in almost everyone having redeeming features but hadn't found any in these two. This story didn't sugarcoat them at all and their growth throughout the book was gradual and believeable. I was really rooting for them at the end!
I loved the cryptic cameos by members of Onyx and H3R0 and am really tempted to go back and read those books again. While I love the steaminess of those series, I also enjoy the more innocent vibe here. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series and can't wait to see who else will be joining the group.
I wasn't sure if it was a brave and brilliant idea or a stupid one to base this book on the least likeable characters from the previous book. I am a big believer in almost everyone having redeeming features but hadn't found any in these two. This story didn't sugarcoat them at all and their growth throughout the book was gradual and believeable. I was really rooting for them at the end!
I loved the cryptic cameos by members of Onyx and H3R0 and am really tempted to go back and read those books again. While I love the steaminess of those series, I also enjoy the more innocent vibe here. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series and can't wait to see who else will be joining the group.
September 20, 2019
I had a hard time with this one. Both Yerin and Seungjin are immature brats, to be honest. It takes a while for them to start growing up.
But this story is integral to the overall story. It’s necessary to see how Zodiac is formed and what is going to happen to them.
Loved all the cameos from H3RO and Onyx and was so hopeful that Seungjin would start to treat Holly like the wonderful sister she is.
Overall, would love to read more about Yerin and Seungjin (now that I don’t hate them!) and see them continue to grow.
But this story is integral to the overall story. It’s necessary to see how Zodiac is formed and what is going to happen to them.
Loved all the cameos from H3RO and Onyx and was so hopeful that Seungjin would start to treat Holly like the wonderful sister she is.
Overall, would love to read more about Yerin and Seungjin (now that I don’t hate them!) and see them continue to grow.
August 23, 2020
It's more of a 2.5/5
I'm really torn on this one. The first half felt kind of unnecessary, as most of the major plot points were already discussed in the previous book and this really took away from the reading experience. The rest of the story was fine and I wish, the book had started there. Also, the romance just didn't click for me and some time skips felt kind of choppy.
I really want to see more of the actual idol life and less scenes taking place in school.
Nevertheless, my hopes for the next book are definitely higher, as it centers around a character we haven't seen much of.
I'm really torn on this one. The first half felt kind of unnecessary, as most of the major plot points were already discussed in the previous book and this really took away from the reading experience. The rest of the story was fine and I wish, the book had started there. Also, the romance just didn't click for me and some time skips felt kind of choppy.
I really want to see more of the actual idol life and less scenes taking place in school.
Nevertheless, my hopes for the next book are definitely higher, as it centers around a character we haven't seen much of.
July 1, 2019
I absolutely devour everything Ji writes, but there is something about the young love in these Zodiac books that I can't put them down! This book was fantastic! To see Yerin and Seungjin evolve made my heart so happy! I will read this series (and her others) till she gets tired of writing! I can't wait for book 4!!
April 22, 2020
The shifting focus toward Yerin and Seungjin was interesting. Especially after what happened in the previous book that overlaps a bit with this one. The new path of the bully Yerin after the big changes in her life was thoughtful. A drama with an unlikely heroine that continue around in the zodiac series.
May 16, 2020
I fall more in love with every book
With every book and series I fall more and more in love with the author. This book was no exception. I love getting glimpses into the other groups lives from outside the MCs. The whole world of Atlantis Entertainment is so fantastically written I forget that it's not real when I am looking for new kpop songs to listen to and videos to watch.
With every book and series I fall more and more in love with the author. This book was no exception. I love getting glimpses into the other groups lives from outside the MCs. The whole world of Atlantis Entertainment is so fantastically written I forget that it's not real when I am looking for new kpop songs to listen to and videos to watch.
July 11, 2019
Family conflict and the hard work to become an idol make this a special story. Yerin and Jin work hard and overcome many obstacles to achieve their dreams and find love along the way. Very entertaining and loveable characters. You’ll really enjoy this book. I loved it! Once you start it, you won’t be able to put it down! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 5hearts!
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July 26, 2019
I liked this one best in the series so far. Enjoyed the struggle with the idols and how they deal with the life of training. Really looking forward to the next one in the series. Have enjoyed all the books so far.
February 20, 2020
My favorite book of the series (so far). I can't wait to read more.
March 1, 2020
I enjoyed this book I'm new to k-pop books actually only read Ji Soo Lee so far enjoying this series it's well written and good characters, I look forward to book 4!
June 20, 2020
Love how this story showed the real side of Yerin and Seungjin. Omg, thank you for using Exo Kai as inspo ❤
September 30, 2020
The lighthearted escapism we need in these times; I know it makes these work as standalone books, but there's a lot of overlap with book #2.
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March 9, 2021It was interesting to me.
May 5, 2024
Honestly I know there are other books in this series but I think this is the book I will finish on.
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