Infinity (An Infinity Division Novel Book 1)

I enjoyed this book even though I wasn't emotionally invested in the characters the plot was well laid out. I'm plan on reading the second book if it's out.

Infinity is only my second Jus Accardo book ever-my first was Rules of Survival, which I absolutely loved. So when I saw a new YA Jus Accardo book, naturally I picked it up. Infinity is made of suspense and mystery. There are secrets and technologies so far advanced and so intricate that it’s possible to carry revenge like a sword through unlimited versions of reality. That’s pretty epic.The book takes place over a handful of days as Cade, Kori, and Noah race to meet the demands of a deranged, but remarkably human and heartbroken psychopath. The stakes are high. Death is imminent. The situation dire…and yet, despite taking place over such a short span of time, the pacing was pretty slow. Some of the characters seem to leisurely stroll through the story even though they should be speeding along. The urgency, for most of the book was lacking. Yes, there are some sections that were full of that adrenaline rush of fear and uncertainty as they desperately try to escape from capture, but most of the time, it felt like young people hanging out, sorting through their feelings, and eating a lot of snack food.Kori’s character is intriguing. She’s a rebel, a vandal, and an artist painting out her love for her mother anywhere she can. She’s brave, fierce, and knows how to defend herself, thanks to her life under the critical gaze of her military father and all of their moves. Kori doesn’t take anyone talking down to her and is quick to fight. She cares deeply. She’s conflicted, and makes sacrifices that take tons of courage. She’s definitely a heroine I can get behind.The tragedy that happened on the other Earth is heartbreaking and unexpected. It’s easy to see how confusing it can be facing another version of the man or woman you loved in another Earth dimension. The rage and thirst for vengeance is strong, but what makes it work is how potent the villain’s sense of betrayal and loss is. You’ll feel every tragic turn.Kori and Cade’s push and pull attraction was mild. While the romance was a huge part of this story, the fire was minimal.Noah was a surprising and deep character. He pushes because he can’t afford to feel. He can’t show that he cares too much because it’s too risky. There’s so much beneath the surface that you’ll want to know him-the real guy behind the hard exterior.Living through this new nightmare is cathartic for Kori. The loss of her mother is a mark on her soul that she can’t and doesn’t want to escape. Her memory is everything. So when these other Earth reality people come and talk about that version of her mother, they’re like new pieces and memories come to life. Her mother is alive again and she’s learning. Even if it’s not her mother of her Earth, she’s healing through these stories.Overall, the premise was great, the characters complex, the pace was a tad slow, and the romance up and down.

Infinity is a young adult time-traveling scifi novel. Kori’s normal, boring life soon gets extremely interesting and dangerous when she finds herself in the middle of some inter-dimensional battle. Not only is she fighting for her own life, but the life of others as well. This story follows Kori as she, Cade, and Noah race against time to try to find the key players in Kori’s dimension, before Dylan finds them first and eliminates them.While this revolves around Dylan traveling to Kori’s dimension in the hopes of killing her and the Tribunal members who sentenced him to death in his own dimension, there isn’t any actual dimension jumping in this installment. Instead, Cade, Kori, and Noah race all over the place, trying to find the Tribunal members before Dylan does. Not to mention, that since Cade is the real person Dylan is angry at, Kori is the one with the target on her back. In their dimension, Kori and Cade were in love. So, Dylan has it set in his mind that if he kills the Kori’s in every dimension, that it will be payback enough for what Cade did. It was all a bit over-dramatic if you ask me.I liked the idea of this story. I can’t say that I’ve read any dimension-traveling stories before. However, with all the excitement and suspense, I found myself a little bored. I don’t know why exactly I didn’t connect with the characters, but I just didn’t. Kori’s whole back and forth with Cade was a bit repetitive. I mean, how many times do you need to make out with him to see how it would feel? Only to be put off by the fact that you are pretty sure that while your sucking face, he’s getting you confused with his Kori. I’m hoping that now that the wheels have started turning, the next book will be more entertaining for me.