A review by erica_flores
The Infinite Light of Dust by Anna Todd

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Infinite Light of Dust is the conclusion of The Brightest Stars trilogy.  It follows the story of Kael Martin, a soldier just coming back from deployment and getting discharged, and Karina Fischer, the daughter of an Army officer and best friend to his best friend’s wife.  This is NOT a standalone.  I would suggest reading the first two books back-to-back before this one, so you don’t lose the details.  This book picks up immediately after the major revelation at the end of book 2.  Karina and Kael have worked past the problems that initially plagued their relationship and are trying desperately to make it work now.  They have an undeniable longing for each other but the world around them keeps throwing new things in the way.  Although they have worked hard to build this new foundation, stress comes to an all-time high in this book.  Secrets, omissions, family/friend drama, struggles with anxiety and PTSD, all come barreling together for these two.  I have loved Kael and Karina’s romance from the beginning and couldn’t wait to get my hands on the conclusion to their story.  But beyond their romance, I have also grown to care about so many other characters in this series along the way.  They have all formed this broken, found family that cares about each other and is just trying to make it through their own struggles.  I was a military wife myself so I could absolutely relate to the closeness you form with the families on base around you because sometimes all you have is each other. I really loved most of this book.  I have been a fan of Anna Todd’s for a while now.  I devoured the After books and Landon’s two companion novels. And I have followed this series from the beginning.  It was well written and kept me on the edge of my seat.  I will say I was surprised by the ending and left a little confused by it.  I wanted another chapter or an epilogue to really feel complete with their story.  You can make some assumptions moving forward but I was hoping for something a little more concrete.  Maybe that is just me.  I still enjoyed it and loved this series as a whole.  Thank you Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group, Netgalley, and Anna Todd for a chance to read this ARC!!