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Infinite
High school is scary enough, but it's even scarier when most of your classmates think you're weird and you can't even count on your siblings to make the transition easier. This is the problem Silly Granger faces as she's thrown into a new world, filled with freedom, expectations and problems unlike any she's had before. On top of contending with the resident bully and unexpected changes at home, she's faced with trying to make sense of the opposite sex. With her best friend by her side, Silly's beliefs and optimism about herself and life are tested as she tries to survive nineth grade.
504 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2012
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Brittney Musick
1 book44 followersWhen plot bunnies aren't hopping through my mind, bringing me new ideas and forcing me to write, I can usually be found with my nose in a book.
Unless, of course, Castle, Criminal Minds or Supernatural are on. Then I'm glued to my television and probably crocheting something for someone.
Unless, of course, Castle, Criminal Minds or Supernatural are on. Then I'm glued to my television and probably crocheting something for someone.
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June 2, 2019
A heart warming story, Infinite is the narrative of the daily life of a fifteen year old American girl in her freshman year. Cecilia Granger has siblings that don't want to be associated with her and parents that seem to be in some marital crisis. Add to that the school bully and a confusing love life and her existence could become emotionally stormy.
I hardly ever say negative things about books, but this one really took the prize for being absolutely and mind-numbingly boring. If your thing is the daily life of a fifteen year old freshman and her friends, siblings, enemies and love life, this book will be for you.
The characters, at least, were not too boring and fairly realistic. They are flawed enough to be believable and they do develop as the story progresses.
The story does contain some lovely glimpses into family life and romance and is generally a good clean book that young people might enjoy. I consider it a worthwhile read for those who like a quiet book about the everyday life of a bunch of high school kids. (Ellen Fritz)
I hardly ever say negative things about books, but this one really took the prize for being absolutely and mind-numbingly boring. If your thing is the daily life of a fifteen year old freshman and her friends, siblings, enemies and love life, this book will be for you.
The characters, at least, were not too boring and fairly realistic. They are flawed enough to be believable and they do develop as the story progresses.
The story does contain some lovely glimpses into family life and romance and is generally a good clean book that young people might enjoy. I consider it a worthwhile read for those who like a quiet book about the everyday life of a bunch of high school kids. (Ellen Fritz)
October 8, 2014
Infinite is the first book in the Strange and Beautiful series by Brittney Musick. It’s the story of Silly Granger and the trials and tribulations of a high school freshman. I had the pleasure of reading this book in its first iteration so I somewhat knew what to expect and was very excited to read the published version.
I wasn't let down.
Don’t get me wrong, the book does have some issues (I’ll get to those later), but it is THE quintessential coming of age story.
Silly’s characterization is so thorough that it’s almost as if I became her while reading her story. The author weaves Silly’s web so tightly that I feel like I can tell you how she would feel about anything. I know Silly. I know her well. I’m doing a terrible job of explaining this, but Silly’s development and characterization is out of this world. I have never read a book where the author did a better job than Musick does here. It’s absolutely phenomenal.
This story isn't about anything. There’s no overwhelming plot arch, no obvious rise and fall, no main conflict- this story is just about Silly and what happens to her during her freshman year of high school. It’s a day in the life. It’s sometimes tedious, but always well-written. I feel like this is something you need to know about the story going into it. If you’re not interested in reading about the day to day adventures of a 15 year old girl- her relationships with her parents and siblings, her struggles with bullying, her first crush/romance, puberty, her troubles with her best friend, her problems with teachers, etc.- then this isn't the book for you. (But if you think it isn't- you’re wrong.)
But guys, I really recommend you give it a try. Silly is a wonderful narrator. She’s smart, funny, and adorably fumbling her way through the school year. You’ll love her.
Other things to love about this book:
1. Every character is well written and developed- not a single one feels extraneous. Every single character experiences some kind of growth.
2. Silly’s relationship with her best friend, Tegan, is mutually beneficial. I feel like the author makes an effort here to show the reader that the relationship is not one-sided. Silly is the narrator, so we hear more from her, but Silly cares about Tegan’s issues and life too. In a lot of novels you get the best friend existing to act solely as a conscious or to encourage the main character to do things that would be out of character for them to do on their own. Tegan does these things as well, but they are not her only function. She has her own story to tell.
3. Jackson. He’s an adorable love interest. That’s all I’m going to say about him because I adore him and don’t want to ruin it by trying to explain it. He’s a cutie.
And now the negative… This book isn't perfect by any means. The main issue I had with it was the “name dropping.” It’s rampant. The author is constantly naming specifics. The number of specific things mentioned in the novel is crazytown. It was infuriating. Some paraphrased examples from the top of my head:
-We went to Steak and Shake. Jackson ordered [insert long list of everything Jackson ordered here] and I got [insert long list of everything Silly ordered here]. *I feel like the author told me everything that Silly ate for an entire year.*
-I put on my ADIDAS classics.
Any book or movie or band that the novel references is done in excruciating detail- even when unnecessary. Sometimes, I feel like it would have been better for the author to write that Silly put on her shoes instead of explaining that she put on her black Converse Chuck Taylors. Or to say that Silly read her book- rather than Silly read [insert specific book name here]. This was extremely aggravating to me. Your reader doesn't need to know all of these things. It makes your character too specific. If the reader hates these books, then you’ve just given Silly undesirable traits. She now likes stupid books instead of just being a reader. The author could have said, “I picked up Jackson’s latest recommendation,” instead of telling me that she’s reading an Abundance of Katherines by John Green.
It just seems like the author is trying too hard to make Silly “this way.” It’s too rigid. I don’t need to know ALL of Silly’s favorite bands or ALL of her favorite books. The Perks of Being a Wallflower was referenced what seemed to be about a million times. It was total overkill.
That was really the only thing about this that I just HATED. I loved that the author kept it mostly clean. The book is edgy and there’s some language, but the sexual content is kept at an appropriate level for a younger (14-15) reader.
In closing, I’m so glad I got my hands on the published version of this. It’s wonderful. I loved reading it. Infinite is an adorable story. Silly is adorable. Adorable is the perfect word for this book. If you’re in the mood for a coming of age story, give this a try.
This review is also posted on my blog: Crazy Something Maybe
*Note to the author (if you’re reading this): I’m SO glad you dropped THAT part of Jackson and Silly’s story. That thing that Jackson did- I'm glad he didn't do it! You know what I’m talking about :) Also: Solace. When?
I wasn't let down.
Don’t get me wrong, the book does have some issues (I’ll get to those later), but it is THE quintessential coming of age story.
Silly’s characterization is so thorough that it’s almost as if I became her while reading her story. The author weaves Silly’s web so tightly that I feel like I can tell you how she would feel about anything. I know Silly. I know her well. I’m doing a terrible job of explaining this, but Silly’s development and characterization is out of this world. I have never read a book where the author did a better job than Musick does here. It’s absolutely phenomenal.
This story isn't about anything. There’s no overwhelming plot arch, no obvious rise and fall, no main conflict- this story is just about Silly and what happens to her during her freshman year of high school. It’s a day in the life. It’s sometimes tedious, but always well-written. I feel like this is something you need to know about the story going into it. If you’re not interested in reading about the day to day adventures of a 15 year old girl- her relationships with her parents and siblings, her struggles with bullying, her first crush/romance, puberty, her troubles with her best friend, her problems with teachers, etc.- then this isn't the book for you. (But if you think it isn't- you’re wrong.)
But guys, I really recommend you give it a try. Silly is a wonderful narrator. She’s smart, funny, and adorably fumbling her way through the school year. You’ll love her.
Other things to love about this book:
1. Every character is well written and developed- not a single one feels extraneous. Every single character experiences some kind of growth.
2. Silly’s relationship with her best friend, Tegan, is mutually beneficial. I feel like the author makes an effort here to show the reader that the relationship is not one-sided. Silly is the narrator, so we hear more from her, but Silly cares about Tegan’s issues and life too. In a lot of novels you get the best friend existing to act solely as a conscious or to encourage the main character to do things that would be out of character for them to do on their own. Tegan does these things as well, but they are not her only function. She has her own story to tell.
3. Jackson. He’s an adorable love interest. That’s all I’m going to say about him because I adore him and don’t want to ruin it by trying to explain it. He’s a cutie.
And now the negative… This book isn't perfect by any means. The main issue I had with it was the “name dropping.” It’s rampant. The author is constantly naming specifics. The number of specific things mentioned in the novel is crazytown. It was infuriating. Some paraphrased examples from the top of my head:
-We went to Steak and Shake. Jackson ordered [insert long list of everything Jackson ordered here] and I got [insert long list of everything Silly ordered here]. *I feel like the author told me everything that Silly ate for an entire year.*
-I put on my ADIDAS classics.
Any book or movie or band that the novel references is done in excruciating detail- even when unnecessary. Sometimes, I feel like it would have been better for the author to write that Silly put on her shoes instead of explaining that she put on her black Converse Chuck Taylors. Or to say that Silly read her book- rather than Silly read [insert specific book name here]. This was extremely aggravating to me. Your reader doesn't need to know all of these things. It makes your character too specific. If the reader hates these books, then you’ve just given Silly undesirable traits. She now likes stupid books instead of just being a reader. The author could have said, “I picked up Jackson’s latest recommendation,” instead of telling me that she’s reading an Abundance of Katherines by John Green.
It just seems like the author is trying too hard to make Silly “this way.” It’s too rigid. I don’t need to know ALL of Silly’s favorite bands or ALL of her favorite books. The Perks of Being a Wallflower was referenced what seemed to be about a million times. It was total overkill.
That was really the only thing about this that I just HATED. I loved that the author kept it mostly clean. The book is edgy and there’s some language, but the sexual content is kept at an appropriate level for a younger (14-15) reader.
In closing, I’m so glad I got my hands on the published version of this. It’s wonderful. I loved reading it. Infinite is an adorable story. Silly is adorable. Adorable is the perfect word for this book. If you’re in the mood for a coming of age story, give this a try.
This review is also posted on my blog: Crazy Something Maybe
*Note to the author (if you’re reading this): I’m SO glad you dropped THAT part of Jackson and Silly’s story. That thing that Jackson did- I'm glad he didn't do it! You know what I’m talking about :) Also: Solace. When?
June 10, 2012
I've tried writing this review several times and I couldn't get it just the way I wanted it so I'm just going to type it and see what comes of it. Hopefully it'll be great.
I was fortunate to able to read this from in it's first stages all the way to the finished product. I have no words for how much I enjoyed this book!
Silly is such a great mouth-piece for the fear and joy for freshman year of high school! From worrying about her non-so changing body to her siblings that aren't exactly supportive to her first crush to bullies. Her voice is very original and all the same sticking to the norms of high school.
Tegan, Silly's best friend, is also a character that I absolutely loved! The perfect sidekick for someone like Silly. She's grounded while Silly's head is always up in the sky and is always there to back up Silly!
And now it's confession time, I have a huge crush right along with Silly on Jackson Heart. There is no way not to for a guy that does the things that he does! None!
The plot follows Silly through her first year of high school, and like most freshmen in high school a lot changes for Silly in one year. This book is so true to reality to what could happen to a girl in high school that I felt myself soaking it up!
If you haven't read this book then you should! It's out now so you need to get your hands on a copy and read it; you won't regret it at all!
I was fortunate to able to read this from in it's first stages all the way to the finished product. I have no words for how much I enjoyed this book!
Silly is such a great mouth-piece for the fear and joy for freshman year of high school! From worrying about her non-so changing body to her siblings that aren't exactly supportive to her first crush to bullies. Her voice is very original and all the same sticking to the norms of high school.
Tegan, Silly's best friend, is also a character that I absolutely loved! The perfect sidekick for someone like Silly. She's grounded while Silly's head is always up in the sky and is always there to back up Silly!
And now it's confession time, I have a huge crush right along with Silly on Jackson Heart. There is no way not to for a guy that does the things that he does! None!
The plot follows Silly through her first year of high school, and like most freshmen in high school a lot changes for Silly in one year. This book is so true to reality to what could happen to a girl in high school that I felt myself soaking it up!
If you haven't read this book then you should! It's out now so you need to get your hands on a copy and read it; you won't regret it at all!
July 13, 2012
Such a fun read! A book I would definitely recommend, especially if you love Young Adult literature. A fresh YA story which keeps it's audience intrigued, for once, without the use of vampyres, werewolves, wizards, zombies or unnecessary drama.
The basis of the book is completely relate-able as a "coming of age" story. Who hasn't experienced everything in high school from the awkwardness of starting a new school year to first date jitters and bullying? It's an easy read, with ups and downs, that are so true to life it makes it hard to put down. The author perfectly depicts life as a freshman and the development of the characters are the main reasons this book is such a page turner. Ms. Musick's attention to details does not go unnoticed in her writing style, as she writes in tidbits of information that add a gracious amount to the story line and characters. The ending comes full force with a heart full of warm fuzzies. The "normalness" of Infinite is a breath of fresh air. I definitely look forward to the sequel.
The basis of the book is completely relate-able as a "coming of age" story. Who hasn't experienced everything in high school from the awkwardness of starting a new school year to first date jitters and bullying? It's an easy read, with ups and downs, that are so true to life it makes it hard to put down. The author perfectly depicts life as a freshman and the development of the characters are the main reasons this book is such a page turner. Ms. Musick's attention to details does not go unnoticed in her writing style, as she writes in tidbits of information that add a gracious amount to the story line and characters. The ending comes full force with a heart full of warm fuzzies. The "normalness" of Infinite is a breath of fresh air. I definitely look forward to the sequel.
July 10, 2012
* I received this in a Goodreads first reads contest.
Let me start off with how much I LOVE this book. I felt a lot of the same things Silly did when I started 9th grade. I was worried about body image, boys, bullies, grades,and just life in general with the new changes going on. Silly is the voice to all high school freshmen everywhere. Silly and the events in this book were so real and at points I thought I was reliving my 9th grade year. Though I wish I had a friend like Tegan to be there like how she was to our heroine. I also wish I had had a swoon worthy crush like Jackson in 9th grade. Now if only I can just find him in my senior year. Overall this book was a joy to read and I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a sweet and engaging story. Please get your copy so you can fall for these wonderful characters like I have.
Let me start off with how much I LOVE this book. I felt a lot of the same things Silly did when I started 9th grade. I was worried about body image, boys, bullies, grades,and just life in general with the new changes going on. Silly is the voice to all high school freshmen everywhere. Silly and the events in this book were so real and at points I thought I was reliving my 9th grade year. Though I wish I had a friend like Tegan to be there like how she was to our heroine. I also wish I had had a swoon worthy crush like Jackson in 9th grade. Now if only I can just find him in my senior year. Overall this book was a joy to read and I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a sweet and engaging story. Please get your copy so you can fall for these wonderful characters like I have.
August 5, 2018
I bought this book because I loved it as a fanfic. To be honest I still loved the original version too but there were just some things that made the love not as great as when I first read it as a fanfic.
While Silly was a great character she was also bias too a fault and it wasn't just her. A lot of characters had thinking that was questionable, especially when it came to addicts or people who are on the poor end of the spectrum. It just felt too bias in my opinion.
Another thing was a few of the chapters just felt like repeats of the last, especially around the middle of the book and it made it hard for me to want to finish the book.
It also had a lot of typos too.
But despite the stuff I wasn't overly fond of I am glad I finished the book because the ending chapters were probably some of the best in the whole book and that's when all the character development seemed to happen.
I'm actually highly looking forward to the next book in the series now and hope the author releases it sometime soon.
While Silly was a great character she was also bias too a fault and it wasn't just her. A lot of characters had thinking that was questionable, especially when it came to addicts or people who are on the poor end of the spectrum. It just felt too bias in my opinion.
Another thing was a few of the chapters just felt like repeats of the last, especially around the middle of the book and it made it hard for me to want to finish the book.
It also had a lot of typos too.
But despite the stuff I wasn't overly fond of I am glad I finished the book because the ending chapters were probably some of the best in the whole book and that's when all the character development seemed to happen.
I'm actually highly looking forward to the next book in the series now and hope the author releases it sometime soon.
July 18, 2015
I cried. Yes, I cried and probably at parts that you don't expect someone to cry. When Silly was feeling alone, left out and out of sorts with her family, I had tears streaming down my face. Why?? Because I have felt like the oddball in my family too. I have felt ignored or passed over many times and the words, emotions and actions in this book were so real. I am definitely a little strange or awkward by most people's standards, but I am simply me by mine and I wouldn't change that. I loved reading about a character that was different and learned to embrace herself and her role in her family. I loved seeing others learn to embrace her differences and finally see what an amazing person she was.
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