Reviews

The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day by Christopher Edge

bibliophilicjester's review against another edition

5.0

This was so unbelievably amazing. This sort of book makes me think I missed my calling - my memory sucks and I kind of hate math but I LOVE science. And scifi. I always forget who said it, hut I love the idea that everything is science fiction until it becomes science fact. I highlighted all the books the author used for research/inspiration in case I'm feeling massively nerdy and also in the mood for fascinated confusion.

I can't believe I randomly stumbled upon this browsing the new scifi releases at my library via Libby. Yet another reason I need to do more picking for myself and less listening to others' recommendations 😅

raoionna's review

5.0

Intellectual ~ Compelling ~ Amusing

tl:dr: Logic is for girls (and everyone else)

Maisie Day is a smart, very smart girl. She out of step with her older sister, who gifts lay elsewhere, but she's pretty okay with that. This is a great middle-grade book that combines science with literature without feeling mass-produced or forced. I don't want to say much about the storyline, as I loved going into the book with only the reputation of the author in my head. But, think adventurous/ nerdy a la Doctor Who, and well-written, like Holes. But, I want to say a few other remarks that only touch on the storyline. First, the protagonist is unapologetically smart. Girls need that. Second, the book doesn't assume the reader is dumb. This is the hardest thing about middle-grade math/science related fiction. Writers need to honor their readers, and this book does that well. Totally enjoyable read that does justice to the science and coding without sacrificing readability.

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Children's for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

dodau's review against another edition

4.0

Maisy wakes up on her birthday to find she is the only person around. What has happened and where is everyone. This is an interesting tale with a good ending and good twist. I enjoyed it. Not overly complicated though.

himissjulie's review against another edition

A great introduction to the multi-verse sci-fi trope for middle grade readers.

rissyjo's review against another edition

3.0

Interesting concept for a book. I did enjoy how unique and creative the ideas in this book were. It was an easy read but I didn’t feel drawn in the way I like to feel while reading. Fun to learn some new concepts of physics in an entertaining way.

nicola_tyrrell32's review against another edition

4.0

A super geeky, science read that combines logics with love and friendship!
The imagery of this book is absolutely fantastic as makes you odd in the most exciting way!
Would fit perfectly into any space topic. Suitable for children aged 9+

erincharnleyy's review against another edition

4.0

I did not expect to be so captivated by this especially when considering its length. This book was wonderfully strange but also highly emotional. I expected the mind-bending sci-fi elements and I have to say these aspects did not disappoint I loved reading about a child genius I thought that idea was really fun and fascinating to read about. However, this book was so much more than a thought-provoking sci-fi, it had. heavy focus on family and sisterhood. This was unprecedented for me but I loved it and it really elevated my appreciation and connection to this story.

a_niche_ferret's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny informative mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

ros_lanta's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional informative mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I was utterly gripped by this book. It's hard to talk about the plot very much without giving spoilers, but there are two main focuses of the book: a sci-fi mystery that is tense and at times creepy, and a human story about Maisie's life and her relationships with her family, especially her sister Lily, that gets quite emotional at times. I loved both of these equally. 

There is a lot of science in the book. Scientific theories are explained on a regular basis, albeit in very simplistic terms. For some readers there may be too much of this, but I quite enjoyed it. 

For a lot of the book you don't know what is going on, and I came up with any number of possible explanations in my head. I have to admit that when the reveal came, I felt a little let down, but I loved the final chapter, so I think on reflection I'm happy with it. 

Overall an impressive book, and I very much want to read more from this author. 

cre8tivebeauty's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5