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A review by sargon6439
The Infinite by Lori M. Lee
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.