Amazon | Barnes & Noble | GoodreadsTitle: Infinity Son (Infinity Cycle #1)
Author: Adam Silvera
Release Date: January 14, 2020
Synopsis: Growing up in New York, brothers Emil and Brighton always idolized the Spell Walkers—a vigilante group sworn to rid the world of specters. While the Spell Walkers and other celestials are born with powers, specters take them, violently stealing the essence of endangered magical creatures.
Review: I read this book a few months ago and unfortunately procrastinated writing the review until now (June 2020 in a current world where time moves in mysterious ways) and I'm struggling to think of specific things. BUT, I absolutely loved this book. I think one of the reasons I didn't take notes while I read for this book was I was so entrenched within the pages. It was fun to read. I am all here for any YA Fantasy with queer lead characters!
Synopsis: Growing up in New York, brothers Emil and Brighton always idolized the Spell Walkers—a vigilante group sworn to rid the world of specters. While the Spell Walkers and other celestials are born with powers, specters take them, violently stealing the essence of endangered magical creatures.
Brighton wishes he had a power so he could join the fray. Emil just wants the fighting to stop. The cycle of violence has taken a toll, making it harder for anyone with a power to live peacefully and openly. In this climate of fear, a gang of specters has been growing bolder by the day.
Then, in a brawl after a protest, Emil manifests a power of his own—one that puts him right at the heart of the conflict and sets him up to be the heroic Spell Walker Brighton always wanted to be.
Brotherhood, love, and loyalty will be put to the test, and no one will escape the fight unscathed.
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Review: I read this book a few months ago and unfortunately procrastinated writing the review until now (June 2020 in a current world where time moves in mysterious ways) and I'm struggling to think of specific things. BUT, I absolutely loved this book. I think one of the reasons I didn't take notes while I read for this book was I was so entrenched within the pages. It was fun to read. I am all here for any YA Fantasy with queer lead characters!
The worldbuilding is well thought through. It's a modern world, but a world in which magic is a thing. There are magical creatures. The phoenixes are so cool!
Honestly, you should just go pick up this book. If you're a fan of Adam Silvera's other books, modern fantasy, queer YA, or any combination of those this is a must read. I'm very excited for the sequel! I give this book a 5/5.
--PAUL
--PAUL
I recently read They Both Die at the End and really liked it. I've wondered about this series, but haven't started it yet. It sounds really great, though! I will definitely check it out. Thanks for your review, Paul! Hope you are doing well.
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