Ep.15 More Than Life By Bethanie Finger

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We dive into "More Than Life" by Bethany Finger, a YA historical fantasy that follows Lady Cordelia Kimball as she loses everything after her father's death and discovers a hidden world of magic, curses, and her own mysterious origins.
• Cordelia (Delia) must adapt to life as a common worker at an inn after losing her status as a lady
• Jazz, a mysterious man with a magical ability that makes him forgettable, is secretly on a mission connected to Delia
• Their growing relationship is complicated by Jazz's curse and Delia's lack of knowledge about her own magical heritage
• The world contains magical elements including Hagens (cursed to be forgotten), Sidons (fish-like people), and demigods
• Delia discovers she has water magic and is connected to an ancient island with an elixir of immortality
• The novel reveals both characters have been living with false histories and are "soul-fated" to each other
• The story ends on a cliffhanger
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Editing done by Connor Luther @clfilms.co
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Chapters

1. Introduction and Star Ratings (00:00:00)

2. Cordelia's World Falls Apart (00:13:18)

3. New Life at the Tavern (00:30:27)

4. Jazz's Secret Mission (00:51:40)

5. Growing Closer at the Inn (01:12:12)

6. The Truth About Their Past (01:28:21)

7. Jazz Disappears (01:29:58)

8. Captured at Sea and Cliffhanger (01:35:55)

9. The Letter and Woodvale Journey (01:40:39)