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amethystbookwyrm's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to Netgalley and Amazon Publishing for giving me this book to review.
Kai has now discovered the truth about her past and the city of Ninurta. With a changing Government in its early fragile stages there have been a growing rebel group who wants a revolution and get rid of the Infinite. Kai is stuck in the middle with Avan not remembering his human self and discovering his new powers, and Reev who is acting suspiciously and may be involved with the rebels. On top of this she has lost her powers to manipulate time. But everything changes when they learn they are not alone and there is a city outside of Ninurta called Lanathrill who needs their aid. With Kai and some Hollows, including Mason, investigating, will they discover that these people are hiding something?
The Infinite is the very enjoyable sequel to Gates of Thread and Stone which was well written and a fascinating story. It has more action and twists, and we get to see more of this world.
Kai has become more confident in this book but she is still determined and caring and does not know what she wants to do with her life. I miss the old Avan and I struggled to warm to the new him but he was not much in this book so I hope he is in the next one more. Similarly, I also wish Reev was more in this book as I feel there is more that we can learn about him.
Mason is a nice character who is tough yet cheeky and I like that he played a bigger role in this book. There are also some interesting new characters including Emryn who is a single-minded ruler who wants to live up to his dead father expectations and restore glory to Lanathrill, and Cassia who is a sweet and amiable girl.
I really liked this book and I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. I would recommend The Infinite to fans of the first book Gates of Threat and Stone
This and my other reviews can be found at Amethyst Bookwyrm
Kai has now discovered the truth about her past and the city of Ninurta. With a changing Government in its early fragile stages there have been a growing rebel group who wants a revolution and get rid of the Infinite. Kai is stuck in the middle with Avan not remembering his human self and discovering his new powers, and Reev who is acting suspiciously and may be involved with the rebels. On top of this she has lost her powers to manipulate time. But everything changes when they learn they are not alone and there is a city outside of Ninurta called Lanathrill who needs their aid. With Kai and some Hollows, including Mason, investigating, will they discover that these people are hiding something?
The Infinite is the very enjoyable sequel to Gates of Thread and Stone which was well written and a fascinating story. It has more action and twists, and we get to see more of this world.
Kai has become more confident in this book but she is still determined and caring and does not know what she wants to do with her life. I miss the old Avan and I struggled to warm to the new him but he was not much in this book so I hope he is in the next one more. Similarly, I also wish Reev was more in this book as I feel there is more that we can learn about him.
Mason is a nice character who is tough yet cheeky and I like that he played a bigger role in this book. There are also some interesting new characters including Emryn who is a single-minded ruler who wants to live up to his dead father expectations and restore glory to Lanathrill, and Cassia who is a sweet and amiable girl.
I really liked this book and I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. I would recommend The Infinite to fans of the first book Gates of Threat and Stone
This and my other reviews can be found at Amethyst Bookwyrm
forsakenfates's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars
“I was the daughter of time, and I would make them pay.”
Okay, I’m going to attempt to keep this review spoiler free, but I always struggle to do that for sequels. So here it goes.
This book starts off a few months after the end of Gates of Thread and Stone. We have Kai, Reev, and Avan dealing with the aftermath of what happened. Kai is dealing with finding out just who she is and what her powers mean. The end of Gates of Thread and Stone left me with a lot of questions and while some of those were answered, I feel like I have even more after finishing the Infinite!
I absolutely love Lori M. Lee’s writing. There is just something about it that immediately draws me in and keeps me entertained and desperate to find out what happens. This book starts out with an amazing line just like the first book did. I love the descriptions in this book. I am always vividly aware of what is around Kai.
Kai continues to impress me as a strong character. Her development and characterization in this novel is amazing and in some ways even better than in the first book. I really loved how Kai dealt with the events of both the first book and this book. This book takes us even further outside of Ninurta into a new land called Lanathrill. I loved how Lee expanded the world in this book. We realize that other people exist outside the walls of Ninurta and Etu Gahl. I also loved the new characters we are introduced to. They were a great contrast to Kai especially because they grew up in a different “world”.
My only real complaint with this book is the lack of Reev and Avan for a lot of it. Yes, they are in the beginning and end but the middle part of this book is lacking. I came to really love those two and we do not get very much of them in this book. Especially Reev, the first book was all about finding him and in this book we continue to be with Kai who is not with him. Not having Avan for most of this book was sad because I love Kai and his interactions and those were lacking. However, we did get to spend more time with Mason which was nice.
This was another great installment in this series and I cannot wait to see what happens next! The ending especially left us hanging now that we know who and what was behind the events of The Infinite.
*I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
“I was the daughter of time, and I would make them pay.”
Okay, I’m going to attempt to keep this review spoiler free, but I always struggle to do that for sequels. So here it goes.
This book starts off a few months after the end of Gates of Thread and Stone. We have Kai, Reev, and Avan dealing with the aftermath of what happened. Kai is dealing with finding out just who she is and what her powers mean. The end of Gates of Thread and Stone left me with a lot of questions and while some of those were answered, I feel like I have even more after finishing the Infinite!
I absolutely love Lori M. Lee’s writing. There is just something about it that immediately draws me in and keeps me entertained and desperate to find out what happens. This book starts out with an amazing line just like the first book did. I love the descriptions in this book. I am always vividly aware of what is around Kai.
Kai continues to impress me as a strong character. Her development and characterization in this novel is amazing and in some ways even better than in the first book. I really loved how Kai dealt with the events of both the first book and this book. This book takes us even further outside of Ninurta into a new land called Lanathrill. I loved how Lee expanded the world in this book. We realize that other people exist outside the walls of Ninurta and Etu Gahl. I also loved the new characters we are introduced to. They were a great contrast to Kai especially because they grew up in a different “world”.
My only real complaint with this book is the lack of Reev and Avan for a lot of it. Yes, they are in the beginning and end but the middle part of this book is lacking. I came to really love those two and we do not get very much of them in this book. Especially Reev, the first book was all about finding him and in this book we continue to be with Kai who is not with him. Not having Avan for most of this book was sad because I love Kai and his interactions and those were lacking. However, we did get to spend more time with Mason which was nice.
This was another great installment in this series and I cannot wait to see what happens next! The ending especially left us hanging now that we know who and what was behind the events of The Infinite.
*I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
black0star's review against another edition
2.0
Yup, not going to read this series anymore.
A lot of info dumping and it was just...BORING. All Kai cares about is her love, Avan!! Like, will he remember her???
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A lot of info dumping and it was just...BORING. All Kai cares about is her love, Avan!! Like, will he remember her???
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sargon6439's review against another edition
5.0
4.5
Initial Thoughts: OH MY!!!! THIS WAS AMAZING!!! This sequel was so much better than the first one and I am pleasantly surprised!!
A lot of issues that I had with the first one were completely fixed in this one, as well as, keeping the elements that I really enjoyed. The Infinite had so many surprising twists and turns to the plot, the characters were very well constructed, and the world (which I had already loved) gets bigger and more complex! This book is SO good!!!
I found in the Gates of Thread and Stone three main issues: the slow pace, Kai's lack of curiosity, and the appearance and disappearance of characters we are just introduced to. All of these minor issues were fixed in this sequel and it really impressed me. The pace was very fast without it being overwhelming and at page 238 it got really intense. I was freaking out and couldn't put it down! Then, Kai actually goes in search of answers instead of just sitting back and not being bothered by her questions. Granted, she still did that for a few choice issues and I still think her being a little more curious would be great. Otherwise, she improved and gained way more respect from me as a heroine. Finally, the characters that are introduced to us lasted throughout the plot of this book and even developed in a plausible and wonderful way! I am so happy with the development from book one to book two!
Kai - although not curious enough - is a real person compared to some of the other heroines I read of now-a-days. She makes choices that make sense given the knowledge that she knows and she stands by what she believes in but without being overtly stubborn. She is strong, has gained her independence (which she was still trying to find in the fist one), and tries to be the best person she can be. Kai has to face a lot of really difficult situations in this book while still grappling with the ultimate question of whether or not she should become an Infinite. I know many people would break under the pressure and environment Kai was placed in and I have to say that she has become a wonderful character to read because of the way she handles them.
The world in which Lori M. Lee built this book I had loved from the moment I first started to read about it. It was original and unique with absolutely wonderful flares of ancient mythology thrown in the mix. Everything made sense with each other and the details surrounding the world of the story were phenomenal. Now that this story had and even bigger setting, the details only increased and the world just got even more fascinating. It makes me want to jump in and explore it.
The plot is incredible! It grabs you almost immediately and takes you on a long and complex story that makes you want to continue to read more as it only gets better and more intense the more you read. The creativity that went into this plot line (as well as world creation) is so impressive. I LOVED it!
Now that I've praised it so full-hearted I have to mention the two minor issues I had with this book: the absence of Avan and Reev and Kronos.
Reev was missing a lot from the Gates of Thread and Stone, as well, so I was used to hearing him talked about in Kai's mind versus actually meeting him in person. However, one thing I was really looking forward to from The Infinite was getting to know him more through his presence instead of just memories. A bit disappointed. Then Avan isn't really in this at all except for a few beginning scenes and the ending. He is so vital for the first book and I think that excluding him from this wasn't ideal. It also made the romantic moments feel forced and unnatural. Contradiction thought: Kai was mature and thought they needed space (which they did) as she went on her journey which Avan couldn't take since he was needed in Ninurta. So it made sense with the story, however it still didn't sit well with me.
Then Kronos. I'm sorry but most of these thoughts are spoilers since most of his strongest moments came towards the end
Overall, a MUST read and I HIGHLY recommend it for all who enjoy rebelling dystopia worlds that contain flares of medieval themes and of course magic.
Initial Thoughts: OH MY!!!! THIS WAS AMAZING!!! This sequel was so much better than the first one and I am pleasantly surprised!!
A lot of issues that I had with the first one were completely fixed in this one, as well as, keeping the elements that I really enjoyed. The Infinite had so many surprising twists and turns to the plot, the characters were very well constructed, and the world (which I had already loved) gets bigger and more complex! This book is SO good!!!
I found in the Gates of Thread and Stone three main issues: the slow pace, Kai's lack of curiosity, and the appearance and disappearance of characters we are just introduced to. All of these minor issues were fixed in this sequel and it really impressed me. The pace was very fast without it being overwhelming and at page 238 it got really intense. I was freaking out and couldn't put it down! Then, Kai actually goes in search of answers instead of just sitting back and not being bothered by her questions. Granted, she still did that for a few choice issues and I still think her being a little more curious would be great. Otherwise, she improved and gained way more respect from me as a heroine. Finally, the characters that are introduced to us lasted throughout the plot of this book and even developed in a plausible and wonderful way! I am so happy with the development from book one to book two!
Kai - although not curious enough - is a real person compared to some of the other heroines I read of now-a-days. She makes choices that make sense given the knowledge that she knows and she stands by what she believes in but without being overtly stubborn. She is strong, has gained her independence (which she was still trying to find in the fist one), and tries to be the best person she can be. Kai has to face a lot of really difficult situations in this book while still grappling with the ultimate question of whether or not she should become an Infinite. I know many people would break under the pressure and environment Kai was placed in and I have to say that she has become a wonderful character to read because of the way she handles them.
The world in which Lori M. Lee built this book I had loved from the moment I first started to read about it. It was original and unique with absolutely wonderful flares of ancient mythology thrown in the mix. Everything made sense with each other and the details surrounding the world of the story were phenomenal. Now that this story had and even bigger setting, the details only increased and the world just got even more fascinating. It makes me want to jump in and explore it.
The plot is incredible! It grabs you almost immediately and takes you on a long and complex story that makes you want to continue to read more as it only gets better and more intense the more you read. The creativity that went into this plot line (as well as world creation) is so impressive. I LOVED it!
Now that I've praised it so full-hearted I have to mention the two minor issues I had with this book: the absence of Avan and Reev and Kronos.
Reev was missing a lot from the Gates of Thread and Stone, as well, so I was used to hearing him talked about in Kai's mind versus actually meeting him in person. However, one thing I was really looking forward to from The Infinite was getting to know him more through his presence instead of just memories. A bit disappointed. Then Avan isn't really in this at all except for a few beginning scenes and the ending. He is so vital for the first book and I think that excluding him from this wasn't ideal. It also made the romantic moments feel forced and unnatural.
Spoiler
I switched from wanting him to remember his past so he and Kai can be together to hoping she and Mason become a couple instead.Then Kronos. I'm sorry but most of these thoughts are spoilers since most of his strongest moments came towards the end
Spoiler
Kai goes from distrusting him and quite frankly disliking him to suddenly allowing him to teach her about her powers by throwing her in the River. What?! Although I do believe the transformation was needed, I thought the specific moment it happened felt too fast. If Kronos was popping in a few times during the middle parts of the story (maybe through her dreams) then maybe it wouldn't have been that bad. But as it was, she just accepts his help without a lot of struggle after all of her thoughts towards the Infinite. It was just a tad unbelievable.Overall, a MUST read and I HIGHLY recommend it for all who enjoy rebelling dystopia worlds that contain flares of medieval themes and of course magic.
ronimac74's review against another edition
4.0
Sequel rocked!
An amazing sequel with so many surprises I did not see coming! Totally hoping for a book 3 to come out soon .
An amazing sequel with so many surprises I did not see coming! Totally hoping for a book 3 to come out soon .
erinarkin20's review against another edition
5.0
The Infinite by Lori Lee is the second book in the Gates of Thread and Stone series and I will get to the story in a minute but I have to admit, these books have some of my favorite covers. I thought the first one was lovely but after reading, I thought this one captured Kai and the story perfectly. Plus it is sooo pretty!! Warning: If you have not read Gates of Thread and Stone, stop here as there may be spoilers to that book below.
To say Kai has a lot going on in this book would be a pretty big understatement. At the start of this book, she is living at the palace and trying to figure out what she really wants to do and what is most important to her. As Avan attempts to figure out what it means to be Infinite, Kai is struggling with the fact that she can’t feel the threads of time any longer and that Avan isn’t the same person he was before he died…no matter how much she wishes he were.
While that is going on there are many governmental issues as well. A rebellion continues to threaten the government of Ninurta and there is a new threat that is located outside the walls of the city. Both are dangerous because one is being led by someone within and the other is being manipulated by someone very dangerous. As Kai is pulled into both situations, she finds that her denial of her power over the threads is the only thing that will save her which causes her to face some facts.
I loved the world building that Lee did in this book. We got to see what was located outside the walls of Ninurta because of the additional storyline of the group in Lanathrill. The idea of a city built inside of a mountain came to life through Lee’s descriptions.
As the story progresses, we learn that despite the fact that Ninu is gone; his creations are still creating problems for the world. The arrival of a messenger from Lanathrill is what takes Kai’s story away from Ninurta and we begin to learn more about her gift, what the leaders of Lanathrill are up to, and where her relationships with Reev and Avan will take her.
I can’t say much about what really happens here but know that there is plenty of action to keep you turning the pages. Blended in with the action is also the mystery of what really is going on. Kai knows that the Infinite can’t be trusted and her gut tells her that the Council of Vethe (the leaders of Lanathrill) are up to something but she can’t quite put her finger on it. As she begins to figure it out, things take a definite turn for the worse for Kai and those who traveled with her.
The secondary characters are great in this installment. Of course there is Avan and Reev but Kai’s friendship with Mason is just as important and plays a part in some of the decisions she makes in the story. The addition of Emryn and Cassia were great and created another layer to the story I wasn’t really expecting.
Lee spends a bit of time developing the backstory of the Avan’s and Kai’s relationship and also adds to it because in reality, the old Avan doesn’t really exist anymore so even though they had built the foundation of their relationship in book one, Avan doesn’t remember any of it. We also got to see a different view of Kai’s friendship with Mason as well as a change in Kai’s relationship with her brother.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. I thought the story progressed well and we saw some growth in all of the characters. I have to say I am excited to read more about Kai and her powers as well as see what happens to the other characters involved. If you enjoy action, great world building, and a fantastic story that includes magic and wonderful characters, definitely check this series out.
Thank you to Amazon Children's Publishing for the review copy!
To say Kai has a lot going on in this book would be a pretty big understatement. At the start of this book, she is living at the palace and trying to figure out what she really wants to do and what is most important to her. As Avan attempts to figure out what it means to be Infinite, Kai is struggling with the fact that she can’t feel the threads of time any longer and that Avan isn’t the same person he was before he died…no matter how much she wishes he were.
While that is going on there are many governmental issues as well. A rebellion continues to threaten the government of Ninurta and there is a new threat that is located outside the walls of the city. Both are dangerous because one is being led by someone within and the other is being manipulated by someone very dangerous. As Kai is pulled into both situations, she finds that her denial of her power over the threads is the only thing that will save her which causes her to face some facts.
I loved the world building that Lee did in this book. We got to see what was located outside the walls of Ninurta because of the additional storyline of the group in Lanathrill. The idea of a city built inside of a mountain came to life through Lee’s descriptions.
As the story progresses, we learn that despite the fact that Ninu is gone; his creations are still creating problems for the world. The arrival of a messenger from Lanathrill is what takes Kai’s story away from Ninurta and we begin to learn more about her gift, what the leaders of Lanathrill are up to, and where her relationships with Reev and Avan will take her.
I can’t say much about what really happens here but know that there is plenty of action to keep you turning the pages. Blended in with the action is also the mystery of what really is going on. Kai knows that the Infinite can’t be trusted and her gut tells her that the Council of Vethe (the leaders of Lanathrill) are up to something but she can’t quite put her finger on it. As she begins to figure it out, things take a definite turn for the worse for Kai and those who traveled with her.
The secondary characters are great in this installment. Of course there is Avan and Reev but Kai’s friendship with Mason is just as important and plays a part in some of the decisions she makes in the story. The addition of Emryn and Cassia were great and created another layer to the story I wasn’t really expecting.
Lee spends a bit of time developing the backstory of the Avan’s and Kai’s relationship and also adds to it because in reality, the old Avan doesn’t really exist anymore so even though they had built the foundation of their relationship in book one, Avan doesn’t remember any of it. We also got to see a different view of Kai’s friendship with Mason as well as a change in Kai’s relationship with her brother.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. I thought the story progressed well and we saw some growth in all of the characters. I have to say I am excited to read more about Kai and her powers as well as see what happens to the other characters involved. If you enjoy action, great world building, and a fantastic story that includes magic and wonderful characters, definitely check this series out.
Thank you to Amazon Children's Publishing for the review copy!
cendi's review against another edition
5.0
Reviewed By: Paperback Princesses
*I received this book as an ARC from Amazon Children’s Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
I was really excited to receive an ARC of this book after I read the first installment. This book picks up a few months after Gates of Thread and Stone, and you definitely want to read that one first.
I won’t give too much of the plot away, but Kai is sent back across the Outlands to deal with a new threat: chimera. A neighboring city is asking for help, and she and the sentinels are their best bet.
Contrary to what normally happens, this book is as good as, if not better, than the first book. It’s enough of a different story to not feel like it’s repeating (The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, anyone?) but enough is the same to keep it on the same track. I didn’t feel any choppiness that a lot of sequels have when they introduce new conflicts.
All in all, I have to say Lee did a wonderful job on this book. I will definitely read this one again, and if there is another book on the way, I’ll be looking for that one too! (Also, look at that cover!)
*I received this book as an ARC from Amazon Children’s Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
I was really excited to receive an ARC of this book after I read the first installment. This book picks up a few months after Gates of Thread and Stone, and you definitely want to read that one first.
I won’t give too much of the plot away, but Kai is sent back across the Outlands to deal with a new threat: chimera. A neighboring city is asking for help, and she and the sentinels are their best bet.
Contrary to what normally happens, this book is as good as, if not better, than the first book. It’s enough of a different story to not feel like it’s repeating (The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, anyone?) but enough is the same to keep it on the same track. I didn’t feel any choppiness that a lot of sequels have when they introduce new conflicts.
All in all, I have to say Lee did a wonderful job on this book. I will definitely read this one again, and if there is another book on the way, I’ll be looking for that one too! (Also, look at that cover!)
sophiecountsclouds's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
booklady83's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5