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Infinitude
Omaha, 2404 – Aiontis Breaker, a modern-day “Historian Consultant”, awakes with no memory of the last several weeks. But…there is a strange need to travel back in time to New York City years prior, on a mission to score a long-banned drug, Jinx.
Pursuing him is a mysterious enemy, The Scarred Man, guided by a rage-filled desire birthed in the future he comes from. But he too senses that his memories may not paint the full picture…
Join both characters as they time travel across different moments in history throughout this pulse-pounding, science-fiction thriller from author J.T. Rath. Their journey will introduce them to deeper mysteries, and an enigmatic woman who exists across eras. They soon realize that the answers they seek are bigger than they could have ever imagined, interfacing with a war of unfathomable scale, bringing tangible meaning to the word, infinitude.
Pursuing him is a mysterious enemy, The Scarred Man, guided by a rage-filled desire birthed in the future he comes from. But he too senses that his memories may not paint the full picture…
Join both characters as they time travel across different moments in history throughout this pulse-pounding, science-fiction thriller from author J.T. Rath. Their journey will introduce them to deeper mysteries, and an enigmatic woman who exists across eras. They soon realize that the answers they seek are bigger than they could have ever imagined, interfacing with a war of unfathomable scale, bringing tangible meaning to the word, infinitude.
408 pages, Paperback
Published June 7, 2024
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June 7, 2024
4.5 stars. This is a sci-fi thriller that takes our protagonists on a wild adventure through time travel. I loved the history as they are carried back to ancient Egypt. We also find them in the 1960’s during the Cuba Missile Crisis. Among other important dates in history. And we also go into the future. This has an enemies to friends component that I thoroughly enjoyed and even some romance. I was engaged as they jumped from place and time. The ending got me in the feels.
May 29, 2024
Note: I received this book as an ARC, with the author's request to leave an honest review afterward.
When I first began reading Infinitude, I must admit, I was a bit put off by the protagonist's early and sole drive to procure futuristic narcotics as being the motivating force behind his actions. It seemed like a flimsy premise, and I was ready to dismiss the book if that was going to remain so for its entirety.
Fortunately, I kept reading, and what quickly unfolded was a much deeper and more interesting story than I initially gave it credit. The drug element quickly fell by the wayside, and what you find is an exciting and gripping narrative that essentially flips between the two male protagonists as they search for each other -- not only across different locales, but also different *times*. Spanning literal centuries, it's fun to see how they navigate being thrust into different countries at various points in history. Of course, what they expect to be true turns out to be something entirely different, and I enjoyed seeing their relationship change once they realize what's actually happening behind the scenes.
Infinitude tries its best to be more than just an action story, and I would say it largely succeeds. The characters are well fleshed out, with friendships and romance that build along the way. There is an important female character, although she certainly takes a back seat to the two male leads. Also, be prepared for some fairly detailed descriptions of violence, although nothing seemed to overly focus on the gore.
One choice that confused me was the unnecessary number of chapters. This 400-page book has 100+ chapters, with many of them bridging the POV of the same character across the same period of time. I didn't see the need to split the narrative across so many chapters, when I feel that the story would have better flowed together had a number of the chapters been combined, with perhaps a section break between them.
Ultimately, I feel like that's a relatively small niggle in what is overall an exciting and well-told story, and it culminates in an ending that is both satisfying and wraps up any lingering questions. As far as I can tell, Infinitude is author JT Rath's third novel, and I think it bodes well for what he has in store for us in the future.
When I first began reading Infinitude, I must admit, I was a bit put off by the protagonist's early and sole drive to procure futuristic narcotics as being the motivating force behind his actions. It seemed like a flimsy premise, and I was ready to dismiss the book if that was going to remain so for its entirety.
Fortunately, I kept reading, and what quickly unfolded was a much deeper and more interesting story than I initially gave it credit. The drug element quickly fell by the wayside, and what you find is an exciting and gripping narrative that essentially flips between the two male protagonists as they search for each other -- not only across different locales, but also different *times*. Spanning literal centuries, it's fun to see how they navigate being thrust into different countries at various points in history. Of course, what they expect to be true turns out to be something entirely different, and I enjoyed seeing their relationship change once they realize what's actually happening behind the scenes.
Infinitude tries its best to be more than just an action story, and I would say it largely succeeds. The characters are well fleshed out, with friendships and romance that build along the way. There is an important female character, although she certainly takes a back seat to the two male leads. Also, be prepared for some fairly detailed descriptions of violence, although nothing seemed to overly focus on the gore.
One choice that confused me was the unnecessary number of chapters. This 400-page book has 100+ chapters, with many of them bridging the POV of the same character across the same period of time. I didn't see the need to split the narrative across so many chapters, when I feel that the story would have better flowed together had a number of the chapters been combined, with perhaps a section break between them.
Ultimately, I feel like that's a relatively small niggle in what is overall an exciting and well-told story, and it culminates in an ending that is both satisfying and wraps up any lingering questions. As far as I can tell, Infinitude is author JT Rath's third novel, and I think it bodes well for what he has in store for us in the future.
May 20, 2024
Firstly, my thanks to J.T Rath for the ARC review copy!
This fast paced, action-packed sci- fi thriller from J.T Rath is a fun and entertaining read, fans of authors such as Blake Crouch will be particularly delighted with the wild sci-fi themes explored and ludicrously enjoyable plot.
Infinitude is epic in scope, filled with impossible odds and likeable characters. I particularly enjoyed following our protagonist Aiontis on his journey throughout time, finding himself an unlikely champion for humanity. I did desire more growth in the main characters over the course of the book, and I feel that their interactions with smaller side characters to be not much more than convenient plot threads to serve the forward progress of the story, but these can be forgiven due to the entertainment value of the overall story being told.
However, I do feel that this book, given its scope and ambitiousness, does at points fall into the trap of telling the reader whats happening instead of showing them. A lot happens outside the frame of the story that the author tends to glance over, which I would have preferred to have experienced as a fleshed out sub-plot. The main example being Odyssian and Ryveliant’s conflict, characters I feel are sadly underserved and sacrificed for more meandering plot elements that don’t particularly add much to the story.
Don’t get me wrong however, this book has a lot of heart, and I am endeared towards the authors accessible writing style and overall positive tone throughout. This book is tongue in cheek at times, with causal fourth wall breaks and nods to the flaws of our current political climate, but also shows its touching side with a beautiful, well written romance. I would implore anyone looking for a good sci-fi story that doesn’t take itself too seriously, with fun and likeable characters, to pick this one up.
This fast paced, action-packed sci- fi thriller from J.T Rath is a fun and entertaining read, fans of authors such as Blake Crouch will be particularly delighted with the wild sci-fi themes explored and ludicrously enjoyable plot.
Infinitude is epic in scope, filled with impossible odds and likeable characters. I particularly enjoyed following our protagonist Aiontis on his journey throughout time, finding himself an unlikely champion for humanity. I did desire more growth in the main characters over the course of the book, and I feel that their interactions with smaller side characters to be not much more than convenient plot threads to serve the forward progress of the story, but these can be forgiven due to the entertainment value of the overall story being told.
However, I do feel that this book, given its scope and ambitiousness, does at points fall into the trap of telling the reader whats happening instead of showing them. A lot happens outside the frame of the story that the author tends to glance over, which I would have preferred to have experienced as a fleshed out sub-plot. The main example being Odyssian and Ryveliant’s conflict, characters I feel are sadly underserved and sacrificed for more meandering plot elements that don’t particularly add much to the story.
Don’t get me wrong however, this book has a lot of heart, and I am endeared towards the authors accessible writing style and overall positive tone throughout. This book is tongue in cheek at times, with causal fourth wall breaks and nods to the flaws of our current political climate, but also shows its touching side with a beautiful, well written romance. I would implore anyone looking for a good sci-fi story that doesn’t take itself too seriously, with fun and likeable characters, to pick this one up.
June 5, 2024
Welcome to "Infinitude," a pulse-pounding sci-fi thriller by J.T. Rath.
In the year 2404, in the technologically advanced city of Omaha, Aiontis, renowned as a Historian Consultant, awakens to find his memory blanketed in obscurity, leaving him with a perplexing void spanning several weeks. Yet, amidst the fog of forgetfulness, an inexplicable compulsion grips him tightly—an unyielding urge to journey back through the annals of time to New York City's bygone era.
His mission is not one of mere nostalgia or scholarly pursuit, but rather a perilous quest shrouded in secrecy and danger. Aiontis finds himself driven by an insatiable need to obtain a substance long deemed forbidden—the elusive and potent drug known as Jinx.
As he delves deeper into the shadows of history, propelled by forces beyond his comprehension, Aiontis's path intertwines with that of a mysterious adversary known only as The Scarred Man. A harbinger of chaos and vengeance, The Scarred Man stalks Aiontis relentlessly, guided by a tempest of fury born from a future yet to unfold.
Their journey through time is fraught with peril and intrigue, as they navigate the bustling streets of a New York City decades removed from their own time. Along the way, they encounter enigmatic figures, unearth long-buried secrets, and confront the dark underbelly of a society teetering on the brink of collapse.
But amidst the chaos and uncertainty, Aiontis and The Scarred Man soon discover that their destinies are irrevocably intertwined, bound by threads of fate that stretch across the vast expanse of time itself. And as they confront the mysteries that lie at the heart of their existence, they come to realize that the answers they seek may hold the key to unlocking the true nature of reality—a truth that transcends the boundaries of time and space, ushering them into a realm where the very fabric of existence hangs in the balance.
In the year 2404, in the technologically advanced city of Omaha, Aiontis, renowned as a Historian Consultant, awakens to find his memory blanketed in obscurity, leaving him with a perplexing void spanning several weeks. Yet, amidst the fog of forgetfulness, an inexplicable compulsion grips him tightly—an unyielding urge to journey back through the annals of time to New York City's bygone era.
His mission is not one of mere nostalgia or scholarly pursuit, but rather a perilous quest shrouded in secrecy and danger. Aiontis finds himself driven by an insatiable need to obtain a substance long deemed forbidden—the elusive and potent drug known as Jinx.
As he delves deeper into the shadows of history, propelled by forces beyond his comprehension, Aiontis's path intertwines with that of a mysterious adversary known only as The Scarred Man. A harbinger of chaos and vengeance, The Scarred Man stalks Aiontis relentlessly, guided by a tempest of fury born from a future yet to unfold.
Their journey through time is fraught with peril and intrigue, as they navigate the bustling streets of a New York City decades removed from their own time. Along the way, they encounter enigmatic figures, unearth long-buried secrets, and confront the dark underbelly of a society teetering on the brink of collapse.
But amidst the chaos and uncertainty, Aiontis and The Scarred Man soon discover that their destinies are irrevocably intertwined, bound by threads of fate that stretch across the vast expanse of time itself. And as they confront the mysteries that lie at the heart of their existence, they come to realize that the answers they seek may hold the key to unlocking the true nature of reality—a truth that transcends the boundaries of time and space, ushering them into a realm where the very fabric of existence hangs in the balance.
June 2, 2024
Infinitude was such an exciting, interesting, thought-provoking, & suspenseful sci-fi read! I really enjoyed the unreliable narrator aspect of both Aiontis & Titus’ characters as it allowed the reader to unfold the mysteries & piece together clues alongside them on their myriad adventures. As a history & just general knowledge lover myself, I loved how each new timeline jump was accompanied by a short “hiscon” excerpt detailing the D-day event, the commentary surrounding it, & the larger impact it had on the world. Most of events in the distant future & past were very interesting & action-packed. Both Egypt & Renaissance Italy lasted a bit longer than the others without a ton of action, but I am a sucker for “I have loved you in every lifetime” love, so I thoroughly enjoyed any scene with Kiaria. The D-day events that were a bit more recent were super interesting to read about from Aiontis’ POV, & I appreciated how these hiscon excerpts explored how the events changed world trust, racism, & warfare. It was nice to have a glimpse of Ryveliant & Odyssian’s POVs at pivotal moments. I do wish we had been able to see more of Odyssian’s POV, although I do realize writing a 4th dimensional being’s POV would probably get a bit lost translation. Overall, Infinitude feels a bit like “West World” meets “The Matrix” without the over complication of either. T.J. Rath’s descriptive writing style & world-building makes the book feel very cinematic. I was quickly drawn in by the mystery & held there by the suspense, action, & intrigue throughout the rest of the book. If you are looking for a sci-fi book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, turn history on its head, challenge what you know of the universe, has a love across all timelines, & has plenty of twists & turns, then I highly recommend Infinitude.
May 17, 2024
3.25 stars
I greatfully received an ARC of Rath's Infinitude, a time-travel/time-line adventure.
In layman's terms, the premise of this book is time-travelling adventurers saving the world.
It was a wild ride between different points in history past, and history not yet written. Good versus Evil with a sprinkling of romance.
For me, I zoned out when the extremely detailed, descriptive paragraphs took over. I felt this book could have been shortened greatly, improving the pace and in no way detracting from the story.
I snapped back to attention when the short, sharp action scenes filled the pages. That was what I was here for.
Whilst not a lot of character-building, and that's fine, wasn't really needed, I must have connected with our 2 male protagonists as there was a scene close to the end where I did shed a little tear (just one, but still..). Everything wrapped up quite neatly at the end.
Thank you again to the author for the ARC.
I greatfully received an ARC of Rath's Infinitude, a time-travel/time-line adventure.
In layman's terms, the premise of this book is time-travelling adventurers saving the world.
It was a wild ride between different points in history past, and history not yet written. Good versus Evil with a sprinkling of romance.
For me, I zoned out when the extremely detailed, descriptive paragraphs took over. I felt this book could have been shortened greatly, improving the pace and in no way detracting from the story.
I snapped back to attention when the short, sharp action scenes filled the pages. That was what I was here for.
Whilst not a lot of character-building, and that's fine, wasn't really needed, I must have connected with our 2 male protagonists as there was a scene close to the end where I did shed a little tear (just one, but still..). Everything wrapped up quite neatly at the end.
Thank you again to the author for the ARC.
June 5, 2024
Firstly, I'm very grateful to have received an ARC of this book.
Now, I can't tell you the last time I've read sci-fi. I was a little intimidated to start it but once I started it, I didn't want to stop.
I was nervous that I was going to struggle with the characters, plot, or with understanding the world that J.T Rath built; however, I'm happy to report that that wasn't the case.
I absolutely loved learning about Jinx and the conflicts that our MC experienced during the story. I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't find the story too boring, the characters too unlikable, and/or the world too complicated.
This was an amazing read for me to begin my sci-fi reading journey.
Now, I can't tell you the last time I've read sci-fi. I was a little intimidated to start it but once I started it, I didn't want to stop.
I was nervous that I was going to struggle with the characters, plot, or with understanding the world that J.T Rath built; however, I'm happy to report that that wasn't the case.
I absolutely loved learning about Jinx and the conflicts that our MC experienced during the story. I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't find the story too boring, the characters too unlikable, and/or the world too complicated.
This was an amazing read for me to begin my sci-fi reading journey.
June 7, 2024
Infinitude is a mix of historical fiction, mystery and futuristic sci-fi in an amazing and quirky novel. The combination between the science fiction themes and real facts and timelines from history was done brilliantly and it kept me interested from beginning to end. The story is complex and the characters are captivating, as you learn about their worlds and what keeps them going.
There were a few inconsistencies, but overall the complex connections were explained and this did not diminish my entertainment reading.
Thank you so much to J.T. Rath for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
There were a few inconsistencies, but overall the complex connections were explained and this did not diminish my entertainment reading.
Thank you so much to J.T. Rath for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 4, 2024
✨️Book Review✨️
Infinitude
By J. T. Rath
Release Date: June 7th, 2024
Themes:
🎬 Action-Packed
🌆 Dystopian
⏳️ Time Travel
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
This novel was truly a nonstop adventure from beginning to end! I loved the glimpses of history that made the reader feel as if they were experiencing events in real-time. The non-linear timeline kept me guessing what was next. If you're a fan of sci-fi thrillers, this one is for you!
Thank you to @j.t_rath for the #ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Infinitude
By J. T. Rath
Release Date: June 7th, 2024
Themes:
🎬 Action-Packed
🌆 Dystopian
⏳️ Time Travel
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
This novel was truly a nonstop adventure from beginning to end! I loved the glimpses of history that made the reader feel as if they were experiencing events in real-time. The non-linear timeline kept me guessing what was next. If you're a fan of sci-fi thrillers, this one is for you!
Thank you to @j.t_rath for the #ARC in exchange for an honest review!
June 6, 2024
I had the privilege of reading a ARC of Infinitude. This book was Quantum Leap meets historical fiction and futuristic life. This had me getting my fix of history and geography but also the tech-savvy life we have yet seen. It left me pondering a few things at the end but overall a good read and kept my interest. Thanks to J.T. Rath for letting me read an advance copy!!
May 24, 2024
I gratefully received an ARC of this book Infinitude by J.T. Rath.
Within this time traveling read, I really enjoyed the story development. So much action and also mystery from the very start. At first I wasn’t sure if I would be able to keep my interest as I am not normally a lover of time travel books, however that quickly changed upon starting this. I was able to finish it fast once I had the time to sit down and read it and thoroughly enjoyed every second.
I read quite a few mysteries and some fantasies, I was pleasantly surprised at how interesting this book was. This read overall was a fun, exciting read. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Within this time traveling read, I really enjoyed the story development. So much action and also mystery from the very start. At first I wasn’t sure if I would be able to keep my interest as I am not normally a lover of time travel books, however that quickly changed upon starting this. I was able to finish it fast once I had the time to sit down and read it and thoroughly enjoyed every second.
I read quite a few mysteries and some fantasies, I was pleasantly surprised at how interesting this book was. This read overall was a fun, exciting read. I look forward to reading more from this author.
May 24, 2024
I received an ARC copy of the book from JT Rath a month or so ago go and I have to say I thought it was a really good story.
I’m not normally a big SciFi reader but this was very enjoyable. Jumping from time period to another really added to the fun. I thought the idea of the ‘Jinx’ drug was fantastic, as well as the friend/enemy switch. The thought of living a day in the life of a Japanese warrior in one moment to the next waking up in the The Great War, 9/11, the Renaissance period and living out a tragic earthquake, what a great romp.
I would recommend this book highly. Great stuff.
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I’m not normally a big SciFi reader but this was very enjoyable. Jumping from time period to another really added to the fun. I thought the idea of the ‘Jinx’ drug was fantastic, as well as the friend/enemy switch. The thought of living a day in the life of a Japanese warrior in one moment to the next waking up in the The Great War, 9/11, the Renaissance period and living out a tragic earthquake, what a great romp.
I would recommend this book highly. Great stuff.
@truckingatnight
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May 6, 2024
This is the first time travel book I’ve read that wasn’t young adult.
I thought it would be hard to keep up with but was so enthralling, I kept track of things really well. The characters are well developed and have dynamic depth and the timelines were familiar and detailed, helping keep the solid storyline solid, which can be hard when one is thrown around time!
There are no spoilers here but I was way into the book and still had not been let it on what exactly was happening, who is trying to kill the main character and why is it he keeps seeing a familiar face and who or what is in control of all this.
I was hooked from the first chapter as it is filled with action, adventure, mystery and even a little sprinkled romances along the way! Awesome vivid descriptions of the places around time that most all of us are familiar with. Just a great book! I couldn’t put it down!
I thought it would be hard to keep up with but was so enthralling, I kept track of things really well. The characters are well developed and have dynamic depth and the timelines were familiar and detailed, helping keep the solid storyline solid, which can be hard when one is thrown around time!
There are no spoilers here but I was way into the book and still had not been let it on what exactly was happening, who is trying to kill the main character and why is it he keeps seeing a familiar face and who or what is in control of all this.
I was hooked from the first chapter as it is filled with action, adventure, mystery and even a little sprinkled romances along the way! Awesome vivid descriptions of the places around time that most all of us are familiar with. Just a great book! I couldn’t put it down!
June 8, 2024
I really liked infinitude and I believe I read it at the perfect time, because I am currently really enjoying si-fi books and literary any other type of book that happens in the future. I just love reading about different authors take on how the future could look like (dystopian).
I also just liked the time traveling, especially the way it was made possible, because some authors make complicated explanations, others just don’t write about how it works.
And in infinitude it was just kind of explain like this: it is much easier than alle the scientist had thought,
(obviously much better explained in infinitude, but I couldn’t find the exact place this happens in the book)
And that was just funny (at least in my opinion).
Usually, I don’t really like reading about the dark sides of history, I just don’t like reading about alle the bad things humans can do especially whit all that is going on right now. But it was not as bad as I had though.
I also liked that before every time travel there was I little chapter/story to explain the time they travel too.
And because of that I will give this book 4,5 stars
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I also just liked the time traveling, especially the way it was made possible, because some authors make complicated explanations, others just don’t write about how it works.
And in infinitude it was just kind of explain like this: it is much easier than alle the scientist had thought,
(obviously much better explained in infinitude, but I couldn’t find the exact place this happens in the book)
And that was just funny (at least in my opinion).
Usually, I don’t really like reading about the dark sides of history, I just don’t like reading about alle the bad things humans can do especially whit all that is going on right now. But it was not as bad as I had though.
I also liked that before every time travel there was I little chapter/story to explain the time they travel too.
And because of that I will give this book 4,5 stars
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 6, 2024
I requested an advanced review copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. And I am so glad that I did! The title and cover drew me in; I used to read a lot of sci fi, but I haven't read a solid science fiction novel other than Anne McCaffrey in several years.
This book easily reignited my love of science fiction. It's action-packed with great time travel scenes. There is an interdimensional, cerebral component that is fun to think about. I loved the personality of the main character (who is pretty much like WTF! a good chunk of the book, ha!) and his companions (I don't want to give away too much, but all the characters are unique and significant in their own ways...).
The action scenes were well written - I especially enjoyed the California earthquake bits and the battles at the end were top notch. The story's overall arc is all about good versus evil. The whole story felt like it harkened back to 1990s sci fi and action films, modernized.
If you liked Quantum Leap (I needed this book since the QL reboot just got cancelled) and the Terminator franchise, then this book is definitely for you.
This book easily reignited my love of science fiction. It's action-packed with great time travel scenes. There is an interdimensional, cerebral component that is fun to think about. I loved the personality of the main character (who is pretty much like WTF! a good chunk of the book, ha!) and his companions (I don't want to give away too much, but all the characters are unique and significant in their own ways...).
The action scenes were well written - I especially enjoyed the California earthquake bits and the battles at the end were top notch. The story's overall arc is all about good versus evil. The whole story felt like it harkened back to 1990s sci fi and action films, modernized.
If you liked Quantum Leap (I needed this book since the QL reboot just got cancelled) and the Terminator franchise, then this book is definitely for you.
June 6, 2024
This was my first time reading a sci fi book. I was intrigued because it is a sci fi thriller and I love thrillers so I thought that combination was interesting. There was even a little bit of romance as well. It definitely took me awhile to get through the book as it was very long with lots of detail. The whole premise of the book though was interesting and thrilling. Some details could’ve been cut out while I think at the end it all happened so fast and could’ve had more details there instead. Overall, not bad. Not sure sci fi is my thing but would recommend to anyone into that genre and especially if you’re into history as well!
Thank you JT Rath for the ARC!
Thank you JT Rath for the ARC!
June 5, 2024
I think this was a very interesting read. I didn’t expect the story I got. I read this directly after watching the Adam project which me a better idea on time travel. Boy did I need that before starting this. I think this a good read actually. If you have time to sit down and really digested I think anyone could really enjoy it. This is a very slow starting book but it does get good. And the author’s writing is amazing. Give it a chance!
June 24, 2024
Overall loved this book! Started off a bit confused on where it was going for the first ~10% but then was totally hooked! It has history, action, and time travel! Very enjoyable, quick read!
July 19, 2024
First, thank you J.T. Rath and StoryGraph for this giveaway.
This book is nothing like anything I’ve read before. A truly interesting mix of history and science fiction. While it took a while for me to get into the flow of the book, the ending made it all worth it and tied it in a nice romantic bow.
This book is nothing like anything I’ve read before. A truly interesting mix of history and science fiction. While it took a while for me to get into the flow of the book, the ending made it all worth it and tied it in a nice romantic bow.
June 4, 2024
I received a digital ARC of this book from a StoryGraph giveaway, which I very much appreciate.
The book description really is just the beginning of where this wild story goes. It's written exclusively in a style of short chapters that are 2-7 pages each (there are over 100 of them!) that mostly swap between the perspectives of our two main characters, neither of whom really knows what's going on most of the time.
I enjoyed reading this book and seeing the story unfold, though I was not a fan of a lot of the twists/reveals. Given that time travel is a core element of the story, there are naturally some predictions about the future that the author needs to make. Most of them are unnoteworthy, a couple are pretty cool, and some are laughable. Pretty par for the course, I'd imagine.
This was a long book that I don't think would have suffered much at all from cutting a bunch of the storybuilding content. Unfortunately, I found the last two chapters pretty weak and unconvincing. It doesn't make for an enjoyable ending when a couple convenient, this-explains-everything bombs are dropped and we're just supposed to accept it. Though I suppose the whole previous hundred chapters are meant to predispose the reader to be willing to accept wild claims and situations as the truth.
The book description really is just the beginning of where this wild story goes. It's written exclusively in a style of short chapters that are 2-7 pages each (there are over 100 of them!) that mostly swap between the perspectives of our two main characters, neither of whom really knows what's going on most of the time.
I enjoyed reading this book and seeing the story unfold, though I was not a fan of a lot of the twists/reveals. Given that time travel is a core element of the story, there are naturally some predictions about the future that the author needs to make. Most of them are unnoteworthy, a couple are pretty cool, and some are laughable. Pretty par for the course, I'd imagine.
This was a long book that I don't think would have suffered much at all from cutting a bunch of the storybuilding content. Unfortunately, I found the last two chapters pretty weak and unconvincing. It doesn't make for an enjoyable ending when a couple convenient, this-explains-everything bombs are dropped and we're just supposed to accept it. Though I suppose the whole previous hundred chapters are meant to predispose the reader to be willing to accept wild claims and situations as the truth.
June 7, 2024
Rath has created a thrilling story in Infinitude where the readers are teleported along with the characters across significant points in history as time itself is threatened by the destructive Regime.
Aiontis wakes one day in in his hometown Omaha four thousand years in the future with no memories of his past, just a craving for the dream-shaping drug, Jinx. He time travels to obtain it before it became illegal and is thrown into a plot created by beings above his understanding.
Titus from a period where the Regime is at it’s strongest, just a little later than Aiontis’s is transported back in time by a malfunctioning time machine (a Warper). There he discovers the person he must kill to stop the Regime from ever happening. Only it’s not that simple.
Everything both Aiontis and Titus have believed in must be discarded as their paths are pushed together to chase the leader of the Regime, Ryveliant, through time and prevent the end of everything.
Infinitude leaves readers trapped in the mystery Aiontis and Titus find themselves in and they too will struggle to pull away from a greater power of which snares them—that is being Rath’s storytelling.
Aiontis wakes one day in in his hometown Omaha four thousand years in the future with no memories of his past, just a craving for the dream-shaping drug, Jinx. He time travels to obtain it before it became illegal and is thrown into a plot created by beings above his understanding.
Titus from a period where the Regime is at it’s strongest, just a little later than Aiontis’s is transported back in time by a malfunctioning time machine (a Warper). There he discovers the person he must kill to stop the Regime from ever happening. Only it’s not that simple.
Everything both Aiontis and Titus have believed in must be discarded as their paths are pushed together to chase the leader of the Regime, Ryveliant, through time and prevent the end of everything.
Infinitude leaves readers trapped in the mystery Aiontis and Titus find themselves in and they too will struggle to pull away from a greater power of which snares them—that is being Rath’s storytelling.
June 9, 2024
Aiontis and Titus find themselves in an unlikely partnership as they fight across multiple timelines with one mission: killing off a genocidal Regime that has infected nearly every timeline.
Let me tell you what I loved about INFINITUDE. Sometimes I really struggle with sci-fi because the jargon is inaccessible to me. This was written in language that is equally accessible, thought-provoking, and appropriate for the world that Rath built.
Sometimes the scenes felt unnecessarily drawn out, but ultimately the story was gripping and the end was satisfying (and even included a callback to my favorite era of Aiontis’s time travel!).
Thank you so much, J.T. Rath for the ARC! You can find digital and hard copies of INFINITUDE wherever you buy books
Let me tell you what I loved about INFINITUDE. Sometimes I really struggle with sci-fi because the jargon is inaccessible to me. This was written in language that is equally accessible, thought-provoking, and appropriate for the world that Rath built.
Sometimes the scenes felt unnecessarily drawn out, but ultimately the story was gripping and the end was satisfying (and even included a callback to my favorite era of Aiontis’s time travel!).
Thank you so much, J.T. Rath for the ARC! You can find digital and hard copies of INFINITUDE wherever you buy books
June 7, 2024
Infinitude is a fun little romp that never seems to take itself too seriously. It, in many ways, reads like a historical version of Ready Player One, full of references to historical events, brief glimpses of them, and a continuous adventure.
Structurally, the book can be hard to follow, and the vast number of chapters is an interesting choice. However, the book itself is fun, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a gallivanting time travel adventure.
NOTE: I received a free copy of this book as an ARC.
Structurally, the book can be hard to follow, and the vast number of chapters is an interesting choice. However, the book itself is fun, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a gallivanting time travel adventure.
NOTE: I received a free copy of this book as an ARC.
July 28, 2024
Infinitude is a fun and interesting story that takes you on a journey through time, from the renaissance to ancient egypt and beyond. I loved the way time travel was explored in this book and how the protagonist was taken both to the past and the future.
The main area I thought this story was lacking a little was in the characterisation as I did not feel a particularly strong connection to the characters. However, I would still recommend this book to anyone interested in its premise.
(Note: I received a free advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review).
The main area I thought this story was lacking a little was in the characterisation as I did not feel a particularly strong connection to the characters. However, I would still recommend this book to anyone interested in its premise.
(Note: I received a free advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review).
July 9, 2024
For readers on the fence I say, DO IT!! I was intrigued by the description (and the gorgeous cover of course) but was intimidated by it being described as “historical fiction” as I strong negative feelings towards history in general. Typically the word “history” is a hard “NOPE” for me. This book was so immediately captivating that I have no regrets and have read other historical fiction books since.
If a book opening someone’s eyes to a whole new genre isn’t convincing enough, I will share that I got to exchange some emails with the author having received this as an ARC and he seems like a very nice person! Support nice people!
If a book opening someone’s eyes to a whole new genre isn’t convincing enough, I will share that I got to exchange some emails with the author having received this as an ARC and he seems like a very nice person! Support nice people!
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