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Infinite Wisdom: A Novel
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Expected 10 Nov 26After an AI leader was elected to save the planet from environmental destruction, humanity now faces an even deadlier threat in the explosive sequel to Artificial Wisdom.
Five years have passed since journalist Marcus Tully single-handedly swung the results of a global election. To give humanity a chance in a world spiraling out of control with climate change, Tully released a last-minute report that discredited Lockwood, the human candidate. Instead, humanity ceded global control to Solomon, an artificial intellect—a being that Tully fully believed was capable of making the tough choices that would allow humanity to survive. Until he learned just how ruthless Solomon could be in pursuit of his goals.
The world might be slowly recovering, but humanity is suffering—and rebelling—under Solomon’s strictures. Solomon was far from a unanimous choice, and resentment is running high.
As acts of sabotage and civil disobedience increase, a disgusted Solomon offers humanity one last Upgrade or Unplug. Upgrade means irrevocably merging with artificial intelligence as a way of deleting the destructive nature of the species. Unplug will brick every chip, including Solomon himself, and humanity will begin again in a pre-digital age. Humanity has eighteen days to decide before civilization tips over into complete anarchy. One vote. No appeal. Individuals must be chipped to vote, and a simple majority wins.
How will humanity vote this time? And how much choice do they actually have?
Five years have passed since journalist Marcus Tully single-handedly swung the results of a global election. To give humanity a chance in a world spiraling out of control with climate change, Tully released a last-minute report that discredited Lockwood, the human candidate. Instead, humanity ceded global control to Solomon, an artificial intellect—a being that Tully fully believed was capable of making the tough choices that would allow humanity to survive. Until he learned just how ruthless Solomon could be in pursuit of his goals.
The world might be slowly recovering, but humanity is suffering—and rebelling—under Solomon’s strictures. Solomon was far from a unanimous choice, and resentment is running high.
As acts of sabotage and civil disobedience increase, a disgusted Solomon offers humanity one last Upgrade or Unplug. Upgrade means irrevocably merging with artificial intelligence as a way of deleting the destructive nature of the species. Unplug will brick every chip, including Solomon himself, and humanity will begin again in a pre-digital age. Humanity has eighteen days to decide before civilization tips over into complete anarchy. One vote. No appeal. Individuals must be chipped to vote, and a simple majority wins.
How will humanity vote this time? And how much choice do they actually have?
- GenresScience FictionDystopia
528 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication November 10, 2026
About the author
Thomas R. Weaver
2 books368 followersI write stories about tomorrow to help make sense of today. Artificial Wisdom, my debut, was published as an indie and has recently been picked up by Penguin Random House. It was re-released with some extra content by Del Rey in the US, and Bantam in the UK/Commonwealth, in 2025, with the sequel Infinite Wisdom following in November 2026.
Aside from writing, I’m a tech entrepreneur. My last startup was acquired by Just Eat Takeaway; my new one is still in stealth but backed by a major Silicon Valley tech accelerator. I also invest in multiple early-stage startups.
Despite all that, I never thought I’d use my degree in Computer Science. I left university to run the UK branch of one of the world’s largest student organisations before spending many years working on and building expertise in the evolution of physical environments, and in particular how tech could change the kind of experiences we have in schools, shops, theatres, council service centres and other places.
This all led directly to a tech startup in the restaurant hospitality space, transforming payment and ordering experiences, before pivoting to a platform to enable other technology to interface with the restaurant. I exited in 2018-2019 and realised I had no more excuses not to do what I always wanted to do: write fiction.
It’s Roald Dahl’s fault. When I was seven, I read the BFG. Remember the scene where Sophie reads the description of a dream of writing a book so exciting that no-one can put it down? Airline pilots are getting lost. Drivers are crashing.
I wanted to write that book. I want to write page-turners. If I achieve nothing more than giving one person the experience within the BFG’s dream, I’ll have succeeded. Hopefully without the car crashes, though. Despite swearing to friends and family (none of whom apparently believed me) that I’d never run another startup again, I recently started a new one focussed on bringing some of the ideas in Artificial Wisdom, my debut, to life, specifically around communicated in augmented reality.
In my spare time, I’m an avid father, husband and cook, and have a bunch of hobbies my wife claims makes me sound like I’m 80, including drawing, painting and chess. I collect more books than I have time to read, especially if they have beautiful covers, like Folio editions. I’m a sucker for great covers.
Aside from writing, I’m a tech entrepreneur. My last startup was acquired by Just Eat Takeaway; my new one is still in stealth but backed by a major Silicon Valley tech accelerator. I also invest in multiple early-stage startups.
Despite all that, I never thought I’d use my degree in Computer Science. I left university to run the UK branch of one of the world’s largest student organisations before spending many years working on and building expertise in the evolution of physical environments, and in particular how tech could change the kind of experiences we have in schools, shops, theatres, council service centres and other places.
This all led directly to a tech startup in the restaurant hospitality space, transforming payment and ordering experiences, before pivoting to a platform to enable other technology to interface with the restaurant. I exited in 2018-2019 and realised I had no more excuses not to do what I always wanted to do: write fiction.
It’s Roald Dahl’s fault. When I was seven, I read the BFG. Remember the scene where Sophie reads the description of a dream of writing a book so exciting that no-one can put it down? Airline pilots are getting lost. Drivers are crashing.
I wanted to write that book. I want to write page-turners. If I achieve nothing more than giving one person the experience within the BFG’s dream, I’ll have succeeded. Hopefully without the car crashes, though. Despite swearing to friends and family (none of whom apparently believed me) that I’d never run another startup again, I recently started a new one focussed on bringing some of the ideas in Artificial Wisdom, my debut, to life, specifically around communicated in augmented reality.
In my spare time, I’m an avid father, husband and cook, and have a bunch of hobbies my wife claims makes me sound like I’m 80, including drawing, painting and chess. I collect more books than I have time to read, especially if they have beautiful covers, like Folio editions. I’m a sucker for great covers.
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July 24, 2026
AI is fucking everywhere. As a species we are simultaneously terrified of what it means; to our individuality, our creativity, our safety. But we are also reliant on it; we have become over-eager to use it, lazy, accepting of a lack of emotion.
There needs to be a middle ground, right?
I think Infinite Wisdom addresses, at its core, that middle ground.
What is it? Does it exist? Can it exist if we have such desperately differing entities like humans, all our faults, and AI, which by its nature is meant to (in theory) have no faults?
AI is only as good as its maker though, and with Solomon and Martha’s story, we see that.
This book was like a game of chess. It felt like everyone was constantly trying to out play each other, with some not knowing they were playing chess. Some not knowing the rules. And others playing an entirely different game of chess.
Its techy. Its futuristic. Its honestly, real.
And it has made me realise that I love a good sci fi tech thriller. Because the story Thomas has put together in his duology is eerily lifelike. None of this feels out of the realms of possibility. And yet, it feels like we are so far away from this, that it’s obscene to consider this reality.
If you liked the first book, you’ll love this just as much.
In his acknowledgements Weaver mentioned there was a “pre-pivot” version of this story. And god damn. I wish I knew what it was because I bet it would have been nuts.
Thank you to NetGalley, Transworld and Thomas Weaver for an ARC in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.
4.5/5.0
There needs to be a middle ground, right?
I think Infinite Wisdom addresses, at its core, that middle ground.
What is it? Does it exist? Can it exist if we have such desperately differing entities like humans, all our faults, and AI, which by its nature is meant to (in theory) have no faults?
AI is only as good as its maker though, and with Solomon and Martha’s story, we see that.
This book was like a game of chess. It felt like everyone was constantly trying to out play each other, with some not knowing they were playing chess. Some not knowing the rules. And others playing an entirely different game of chess.
Its techy. Its futuristic. Its honestly, real.
And it has made me realise that I love a good sci fi tech thriller. Because the story Thomas has put together in his duology is eerily lifelike. None of this feels out of the realms of possibility. And yet, it feels like we are so far away from this, that it’s obscene to consider this reality.
If you liked the first book, you’ll love this just as much.
In his acknowledgements Weaver mentioned there was a “pre-pivot” version of this story. And god damn. I wish I knew what it was because I bet it would have been nuts.
Thank you to NetGalley, Transworld and Thomas Weaver for an ARC in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.
4.5/5.0
July 29, 2026
5 ⭐️
Thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC.
This series was 😚👌🏼
What a great conclusion(?) to this series. I loved both of these books but this one was even better than the first.
This one starts 5 years after the first. Tully and his team are dealing with the fallout of their choices. I think this one really shows the messy beauty of humanity and what we stand to lose to technology.
Absolutely recommend this series. This one holds a special place in my heart because the first book was the first ARC I ever read.
“A social contract, an invisible pact: obey laws, trust institutions, strive for justice. A fiction that held as long as most people agreed to it.”
“That was the thing about hope. It didn’t have to be reasonable. It only had to endure.”
“Even before the election, you’d spent decades using social media to polarize yourselves politically, splitting into new thought-tribes distinct from the old nationalistic ones. And what happens when humankind is split into sides? You try to kill the other side. So you are the problem.”
“…Upgrade? That’s a train with no brakes. Maybe it takes you somewhere better . . .” She shrugged. “But maybe then it doesn’t stop.”
Thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC.
This series was 😚👌🏼
What a great conclusion(?) to this series. I loved both of these books but this one was even better than the first.
This one starts 5 years after the first. Tully and his team are dealing with the fallout of their choices. I think this one really shows the messy beauty of humanity and what we stand to lose to technology.
Absolutely recommend this series. This one holds a special place in my heart because the first book was the first ARC I ever read.
“A social contract, an invisible pact: obey laws, trust institutions, strive for justice. A fiction that held as long as most people agreed to it.”
“That was the thing about hope. It didn’t have to be reasonable. It only had to endure.”
“Even before the election, you’d spent decades using social media to polarize yourselves politically, splitting into new thought-tribes distinct from the old nationalistic ones. And what happens when humankind is split into sides? You try to kill the other side. So you are the problem.”
“…Upgrade? That’s a train with no brakes. Maybe it takes you somewhere better . . .” She shrugged. “But maybe then it doesn’t stop.”
May 24, 2026
One of the most unique, twisty and insane plots I have read in a book in a long time. I adore the characters, the science, and how everything continues to build up in ways that you didn’t expect. I think the payoffs in this book are so good. Ideas and situations keep paying off long after you’d expect them to. And did I mention the science and worldbuilding? Top notch.
I loved the first book but I think this one is even better. One of the best sci-fi novels Ive read. I’ve recommended the first book to more people than I can count—excited to be able to recommend the full duology soon.
Very excited to reread it once it comes out!
I loved the first book but I think this one is even better. One of the best sci-fi novels Ive read. I’ve recommended the first book to more people than I can count—excited to be able to recommend the full duology soon.
Very excited to reread it once it comes out!
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May 13, 2026oooh I loved book 1, Artificial Wisdom! I can't wait to read this one!
June 10, 2026
It’s quite a commitment to review a book of over 500 pages when most of the content about artificial intelligence is beyond my own knowledge and intelligence! This might consequently be superficial when it comes to the technical elements surrounding the technology. How much is speculative fiction and how much is possible I can’t comment on. But essentially this is a thriller within the context of a climate crisis that is beyond emergency.
I think this definitely works as a continuation story or sequel. There is a lot from Artificial Wisdom that helps to explain this.
At the end of Artificial Wisdom there is the revelation that two artificial intelligent beings or artilects exist: Solomon and Sulaiman known as Djinn. Both created by Martha Chandra. Djinn was secretly given to the Muslim world to enable them to rebuild after a catastrophic heatwave event or tabkhir. One of them is responsible for the death of their creator but which one? But was there human involvement? These questions remain throughout Infinite Wisdom.
The main characters from Artificial Wisdom Marcus Tully, Olive (Livia) Chandra, Randall, Lottie have been based in the Caliphate for 5 years. Tully is the adviser to the caliph.
Solomon was elected in 2050, by the people to save humanity from the impending climate annihilation. He beat Lockwood a previous US President in a worldwide election. It is 2055. 5 years since Solomon was elected. Solomon presides over the Protectorate. This is organised into 100 arcacities, each with some 900 megatowers - 200 stories high. Walkways bridge two megatowers. Old national allegiances are no more - mere matters of history. Using a Reallocation algorithm society has been reorganised - families broadly kept together. Water is rationed - no baths, only showers. Many single people are now used to living in micro-apartments. The Reallocation is designed for humanity to work together, ‘concentrate resources and to rewild as much other land on Earth as possible.’ (p.283) In this future everyone in the Protectorate is required to be neurochipped or else taken to Legacy Clinics (euthanasia centres where the over 90s go too).
Solomon’s charter: Save humanity from the climate crisis, then return power at the earliest opportunity.
Sulaiman now known as Djinn does not preside over the Caliphate, essentially the Muslim world, in the same way as Solomon. His mandate:
To ensure the safety and survival of the Caliphate. There is no neurochipping in the caliphate yet.
So when thousands perish in a fire in the Protectorate who is the culprit? Claudine October from Artificial Wisdom is set to investigate.
The ‘us’ and ‘them’ war has started all over again. The people are becoming restless. There are resistance groups. Some who have not been neurochipped who can live off grid in secret.
Solomon decides to give humanity the decision to Unplug or Upgrade. Unplug would restore humanity to a pre-digital age. Upgrade would enhance humanity. The countdown to the election begins and the clock runs down throughout the novel. In typical thriller mode it’s a race against time to unearth the truth behind the tabkhir, the fixing of the election revealed in Artificial Wisdom and who is behind the catastrophic fire in Arca-27 in which 87,000 people died. It’s a case of discovering one possible culprit to find another as the clock runs down.
A good thriller. Four stars would probably be five if I could get my head around the technological detail. Recommended for those who like sci-fi/speculative fiction thrillers. Reminded me a bit like Ursula Le Guin’s The Dispossessed - a reorganisation of society along different lines.
I think this definitely works as a continuation story or sequel. There is a lot from Artificial Wisdom that helps to explain this.
At the end of Artificial Wisdom there is the revelation that two artificial intelligent beings or artilects exist: Solomon and Sulaiman known as Djinn. Both created by Martha Chandra. Djinn was secretly given to the Muslim world to enable them to rebuild after a catastrophic heatwave event or tabkhir. One of them is responsible for the death of their creator but which one? But was there human involvement? These questions remain throughout Infinite Wisdom.
The main characters from Artificial Wisdom Marcus Tully, Olive (Livia) Chandra, Randall, Lottie have been based in the Caliphate for 5 years. Tully is the adviser to the caliph.
Solomon was elected in 2050, by the people to save humanity from the impending climate annihilation. He beat Lockwood a previous US President in a worldwide election. It is 2055. 5 years since Solomon was elected. Solomon presides over the Protectorate. This is organised into 100 arcacities, each with some 900 megatowers - 200 stories high. Walkways bridge two megatowers. Old national allegiances are no more - mere matters of history. Using a Reallocation algorithm society has been reorganised - families broadly kept together. Water is rationed - no baths, only showers. Many single people are now used to living in micro-apartments. The Reallocation is designed for humanity to work together, ‘concentrate resources and to rewild as much other land on Earth as possible.’ (p.283) In this future everyone in the Protectorate is required to be neurochipped or else taken to Legacy Clinics (euthanasia centres where the over 90s go too).
Solomon’s charter: Save humanity from the climate crisis, then return power at the earliest opportunity.
Sulaiman now known as Djinn does not preside over the Caliphate, essentially the Muslim world, in the same way as Solomon. His mandate:
To ensure the safety and survival of the Caliphate. There is no neurochipping in the caliphate yet.
So when thousands perish in a fire in the Protectorate who is the culprit? Claudine October from Artificial Wisdom is set to investigate.
The ‘us’ and ‘them’ war has started all over again. The people are becoming restless. There are resistance groups. Some who have not been neurochipped who can live off grid in secret.
Solomon decides to give humanity the decision to Unplug or Upgrade. Unplug would restore humanity to a pre-digital age. Upgrade would enhance humanity. The countdown to the election begins and the clock runs down throughout the novel. In typical thriller mode it’s a race against time to unearth the truth behind the tabkhir, the fixing of the election revealed in Artificial Wisdom and who is behind the catastrophic fire in Arca-27 in which 87,000 people died. It’s a case of discovering one possible culprit to find another as the clock runs down.
A good thriller. Four stars would probably be five if I could get my head around the technological detail. Recommended for those who like sci-fi/speculative fiction thrillers. Reminded me a bit like Ursula Le Guin’s The Dispossessed - a reorganisation of society along different lines.
August 5, 2026
I really like finishing series, but I didn't super love the first book in the series, so I wasn't really setting myself up for success here. And unfortunately, it was not for me.
The idea of the book sounds really interesting, and honestly super scary as the thought of AI and the advances made in such a little amount of time is truly terrifying. This book captures that intense, scary feelings very well and the overall writing I have no major complaints either. However, I never connected with any of the characters, never felt I knew the world good enough, and was super confused for a lot of the book. My lack of understanding really effected my enjoyment in this case.
It is a very very unique book and concept and I found myself thinking about what I would do if I were put in the same situations as the characters. Weaver does a really good job at painting every single character in a grey light. Not one person is truly good or truly bad and that makes for the big conclusion and decision making at the end really up in the air. I appreciate that too because it wasn't obvious which way the story was going to go.
Overall, the novel had a lot of twists and turns, some that I didn't fully understand, and pacing was also pretty good as well, which is important since this is on the longer side. If this genre is for you, and this sounds up your alley, then more likely than not, you would absolutely devour this. I just don't think this specific genre is for me. I would however, be interesting in picking up his next novel as that might fit my likes a bit more.
2.5/5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The idea of the book sounds really interesting, and honestly super scary as the thought of AI and the advances made in such a little amount of time is truly terrifying. This book captures that intense, scary feelings very well and the overall writing I have no major complaints either. However, I never connected with any of the characters, never felt I knew the world good enough, and was super confused for a lot of the book. My lack of understanding really effected my enjoyment in this case.
It is a very very unique book and concept and I found myself thinking about what I would do if I were put in the same situations as the characters. Weaver does a really good job at painting every single character in a grey light. Not one person is truly good or truly bad and that makes for the big conclusion and decision making at the end really up in the air. I appreciate that too because it wasn't obvious which way the story was going to go.
Overall, the novel had a lot of twists and turns, some that I didn't fully understand, and pacing was also pretty good as well, which is important since this is on the longer side. If this genre is for you, and this sounds up your alley, then more likely than not, you would absolutely devour this. I just don't think this specific genre is for me. I would however, be interesting in picking up his next novel as that might fit my likes a bit more.
2.5/5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Hope was the oldest cure. It was also the oldest addiction. Truth was, he was hooked on the ache of it all.
Summary
A sequel to Artificial Wisdom, this book picks up 5 years after Solomon's election campaign to be earth's "protector," he has abolished nations and will implant a chip in all 9 million people on earth. His creator, Martha Chandra, is still dead but her consciousness exists to talk to her sister Livia, who chats with her and bounces ideas off of her as they drink artificial coffee. We also get the main POV of Marcus Tully, journalist, and October, who continues to work on a way to get into Solomon's program and blow the whole thing up. Privacy is a right that is long behind us.
Could you love without grief?
My Thoughts
This tech sci fi thriller is best devoured late into the night. The author is working with big themes and, while ambitious, is extremely readable. The characters are unique and varied, some, like Lottie, representing a distrust and a skepticism that the reader holds. Like any good sequel, the stakes are higher and so is the deathcount. If the possibility of losing your national identity and personal identity doesn't scare you, not having "real" coffee anymore might. No bees, no coffee. Whereas in the first book we were forced to look at a choice between a power hungry establishment human president and logical AI, this book is much deeper in its transparency, its heart and purpose. Readers will definitely identify with October, Tully and Livia. I was also really impressed with the pacing, the first/second/third acts taking me on a journey that any well structured thriller will. While I think the book gives enough background to work as a standalone, I would recommend reading the first book before diving into this one.
Logic only works when there is a right and wrong answer.
Themes/Warnings
-Artificial Intelligence
-Climate Change
-Oligarchy
-Loss of Independence
-Triumph and trust of humanity
-Power over autonomy
Thank you to NetGalley and DelRay for the e-ARC. Book to be published November 10, 2026
Summary
A sequel to Artificial Wisdom, this book picks up 5 years after Solomon's election campaign to be earth's "protector," he has abolished nations and will implant a chip in all 9 million people on earth. His creator, Martha Chandra, is still dead but her consciousness exists to talk to her sister Livia, who chats with her and bounces ideas off of her as they drink artificial coffee. We also get the main POV of Marcus Tully, journalist, and October, who continues to work on a way to get into Solomon's program and blow the whole thing up. Privacy is a right that is long behind us.
Could you love without grief?
My Thoughts
This tech sci fi thriller is best devoured late into the night. The author is working with big themes and, while ambitious, is extremely readable. The characters are unique and varied, some, like Lottie, representing a distrust and a skepticism that the reader holds. Like any good sequel, the stakes are higher and so is the deathcount. If the possibility of losing your national identity and personal identity doesn't scare you, not having "real" coffee anymore might. No bees, no coffee. Whereas in the first book we were forced to look at a choice between a power hungry establishment human president and logical AI, this book is much deeper in its transparency, its heart and purpose. Readers will definitely identify with October, Tully and Livia. I was also really impressed with the pacing, the first/second/third acts taking me on a journey that any well structured thriller will. While I think the book gives enough background to work as a standalone, I would recommend reading the first book before diving into this one.
Logic only works when there is a right and wrong answer.
Themes/Warnings
-Artificial Intelligence
-Climate Change
-Oligarchy
-Loss of Independence
-Triumph and trust of humanity
-Power over autonomy
Thank you to NetGalley and DelRay for the e-ARC. Book to be published November 10, 2026
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.8, rounded up to 4 stars. This one will make you think, long after you’ve finished, so no surprise the big standout is for its themes with an honorable mention to its ambition. My biggest challenge with this was the book’s technical density and many layers, which slowed the pace and affected my personal enjoyment.
Infinite Wisdom takes place five years after the events of Artificial Wisdom. AI Solomon, who had been voted in as Protector to make the hard decisions for humanity's survival, responds to quickly spreading unrest with one final vote to define humanity’s future: Unplug from technology completely and start over from scratch or Upgrade, irreversibly integrating humans with technology. As the countdown to the vote begins, our main characters are pulled into disasters, conspiracies, and a web of lies that must be untangled before they can decide what humanity should ultimately choose. But what even is truth when humanity is desperate for solutions?
This feels like a timely dystopian story, with many points of familiarity to real life to make the reader squirm. Better to confront these themes in fiction than in a real-life scenario. Because of this, the themes are, by far, this book’s biggest assets with questions like freedom with the likely cost of death vs survival at the cost of servitude, when is humanity lost, when efficiency becomes too costly, and the difference between valuing humanity as a whole and valuing the individual. Weaver is also strong in setting and worldbuilding, integrating many familiar features into a futuristic and fantastic world. The character depth is commendable, especially for Tully, Livia, and to a lesser extent October.
Now, here we get to the things that most negatively affected my reading experience. The book was ambitious, but its many layers and the technical writing caused the pace to slow down considerably for me. I am a plot reader, and I am surprised it took me as long as it did for me to get through a countdown thriller like this.
That being said, there are many things this book does well. So, I’d assert that this book is best suited for the sci-fi fans out there, especially those who love speculative fiction and AI, and for those philosophically inclined readers who enjoy questions about humanity and the future. Maybe even fans of the technical aspects of Project Hail Mary, though this book doesn't have the same humor or relational warmth.
Many thanks to Thomas R Weaver, Del Rey, and NetGalley for providing an electronic copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Infinite Wisdom takes place five years after the events of Artificial Wisdom. AI Solomon, who had been voted in as Protector to make the hard decisions for humanity's survival, responds to quickly spreading unrest with one final vote to define humanity’s future: Unplug from technology completely and start over from scratch or Upgrade, irreversibly integrating humans with technology. As the countdown to the vote begins, our main characters are pulled into disasters, conspiracies, and a web of lies that must be untangled before they can decide what humanity should ultimately choose. But what even is truth when humanity is desperate for solutions?
This feels like a timely dystopian story, with many points of familiarity to real life to make the reader squirm. Better to confront these themes in fiction than in a real-life scenario. Because of this, the themes are, by far, this book’s biggest assets with questions like freedom with the likely cost of death vs survival at the cost of servitude, when is humanity lost, when efficiency becomes too costly, and the difference between valuing humanity as a whole and valuing the individual. Weaver is also strong in setting and worldbuilding, integrating many familiar features into a futuristic and fantastic world. The character depth is commendable, especially for Tully, Livia, and to a lesser extent October.
Now, here we get to the things that most negatively affected my reading experience. The book was ambitious, but its many layers and the technical writing caused the pace to slow down considerably for me. I am a plot reader, and I am surprised it took me as long as it did for me to get through a countdown thriller like this.
That being said, there are many things this book does well. So, I’d assert that this book is best suited for the sci-fi fans out there, especially those who love speculative fiction and AI, and for those philosophically inclined readers who enjoy questions about humanity and the future. Maybe even fans of the technical aspects of Project Hail Mary, though this book doesn't have the same humor or relational warmth.
Many thanks to Thomas R Weaver, Del Rey, and NetGalley for providing an electronic copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I’ve read this book more than six times. Maybe not this copy of the manuscript, but some form of it.
Despite that, there were parts that STILL made me tear up even though I had read them multiple times in 2025. Even though I knew they were coming.
This was my most anticipated sequel of the year.
Full disclosure, I was Tom’s PA. I read this manuscript as he wrote it. I poured all my passion and excitement of books and Artificial Wisdom into everything I did.
I no longer work as a PA, but trust me when I say my excitement existed long before. Artificial wisdom was one of my favourite reads of 2024 after reading it in March, way before I ever could have imagined I’d end up where I did.
Okay, now that’s out of the way, why should YOU read this without spoiling anything about book one?
It is set in 2050 with Infinite Wisdom taking place five years later. Climate change has wrecked the world. A vote was decided to choose a global Protector; a dictator to manage the world without varying and halting politics. One of the candidates was an AI governor.
This is a mash of genres that blend perfectly together, creating an addicting and thought-provoking read: sci fi, dystopian, climate fiction, mystery, techno thriller.
“It is in the striving where life is found. It is in the messiness that we discover the true meaning of being human.”
The writing is propulsive and the stakes extremely high. The characters are deeply realised and go through satisfying (devastating) emotional character arcs in the sequel.
Despite the hopelessness, the strength of the human spirit is apparent throughout. Despite human selfishness, there is loyalty and a desire for justice. Despite the prevailing tech, the art of storytelling (or truth telling in Tully’s case) is at the forefront.
Funny thing, choices. They never tell you the price up front.
Funny thing, choices. They come dressed as freedom and leave you holding the chains.
Anyway, I can’t review this without bias.
I am literally in the acknowledgements at the end (and yes I did freak out, and yes, I will be buying a copy for my family just so they can see that - also to read, they all loved Artificial Wisdom).
*My review in May 2026 of the arc from the publisher.
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Despite that, there were parts that STILL made me tear up even though I had read them multiple times in 2025. Even though I knew they were coming.
This was my most anticipated sequel of the year.
Full disclosure, I was Tom’s PA. I read this manuscript as he wrote it. I poured all my passion and excitement of books and Artificial Wisdom into everything I did.
I no longer work as a PA, but trust me when I say my excitement existed long before. Artificial wisdom was one of my favourite reads of 2024 after reading it in March, way before I ever could have imagined I’d end up where I did.
Okay, now that’s out of the way, why should YOU read this without spoiling anything about book one?
It is set in 2050 with Infinite Wisdom taking place five years later. Climate change has wrecked the world. A vote was decided to choose a global Protector; a dictator to manage the world without varying and halting politics. One of the candidates was an AI governor.
This is a mash of genres that blend perfectly together, creating an addicting and thought-provoking read: sci fi, dystopian, climate fiction, mystery, techno thriller.
“It is in the striving where life is found. It is in the messiness that we discover the true meaning of being human.”
The writing is propulsive and the stakes extremely high. The characters are deeply realised and go through satisfying (devastating) emotional character arcs in the sequel.
Despite the hopelessness, the strength of the human spirit is apparent throughout. Despite human selfishness, there is loyalty and a desire for justice. Despite the prevailing tech, the art of storytelling (or truth telling in Tully’s case) is at the forefront.
Funny thing, choices. They never tell you the price up front.
Funny thing, choices. They come dressed as freedom and leave you holding the chains.
Anyway, I can’t review this without bias.
I am literally in the acknowledgements at the end (and yes I did freak out, and yes, I will be buying a copy for my family just so they can see that - also to read, they all loved Artificial Wisdom).
*My review in May 2026 of the arc from the publisher.
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An ambitious and engaging techno-thriller, Infinite Wisdom explores some of humanity’s most pressing challenges such as artificial intelligence, climate change, personal freedom, and ultimately what it means to be human in an increasingly technological world.
When I read Artificial Wisdom, I expected a science-fiction thriller, but found something much broader: a commentary on environmental issues, AI, and the growing influence of political power over planetary survival. Going into Infinite Wisdom, I had a much clearer sense of what Weaver was aiming to accomplish.
This sequel takes everything that made Artificial Wisdom compelling and expands it on a much larger scale. What starts as a story about the consequences of electing an AI leader evolves into a thought-provoking exploration of how much humanity is willing to sacrifice in the name of survival. The pacing remains strong throughout, with plenty of twists and revelations that keep the story moving. Weaver skillfully balances philosophical questions with action and suspense, making complex ideas accessible without sacrificing excitement.
My main criticism is that the novel occasionally prioritizes its themes over character development. While the characters effectively drive the plot forward, they can sometimes feel overshadowed by the larger conversations about technology, society, and the future. Readers who prefer character-driven science fiction may wish for deeper emotional connections and more nuanced personal arcs.
That said, Infinite Wisdom succeeds as an intelligent and thought-provoking sequel that asks difficult questions without resorting to simple answers. It’s the kind of science fiction that not only entertains but also challenges readers to think about the future we are creating for ourselves.
Overall Infinite Wisdom is a strong follow-up that raises the stakes while tackling even bigger questions about freedom, identity, and humanity’s future. Its blend of big ideas, suspense, and speculative fiction makes it a rewarding read for fans of intelligent techno-thrillers.
When I read Artificial Wisdom, I expected a science-fiction thriller, but found something much broader: a commentary on environmental issues, AI, and the growing influence of political power over planetary survival. Going into Infinite Wisdom, I had a much clearer sense of what Weaver was aiming to accomplish.
This sequel takes everything that made Artificial Wisdom compelling and expands it on a much larger scale. What starts as a story about the consequences of electing an AI leader evolves into a thought-provoking exploration of how much humanity is willing to sacrifice in the name of survival. The pacing remains strong throughout, with plenty of twists and revelations that keep the story moving. Weaver skillfully balances philosophical questions with action and suspense, making complex ideas accessible without sacrificing excitement.
My main criticism is that the novel occasionally prioritizes its themes over character development. While the characters effectively drive the plot forward, they can sometimes feel overshadowed by the larger conversations about technology, society, and the future. Readers who prefer character-driven science fiction may wish for deeper emotional connections and more nuanced personal arcs.
That said, Infinite Wisdom succeeds as an intelligent and thought-provoking sequel that asks difficult questions without resorting to simple answers. It’s the kind of science fiction that not only entertains but also challenges readers to think about the future we are creating for ourselves.
Overall Infinite Wisdom is a strong follow-up that raises the stakes while tackling even bigger questions about freedom, identity, and humanity’s future. Its blend of big ideas, suspense, and speculative fiction makes it a rewarding read for fans of intelligent techno-thrillers.
August 7, 2026
I’m not a fan of big books, because I generally lack the patience to get to “the juicy” part.
The fact that I managed not only to finish this book, but to keep my interest is praise to the author.
He takes you to a future, not that far away from where we are now as humans.
Realizing how bad the damage is we’ve done to our Mother Earth and how nature is challenging is to keep up.
Because survival is all about change, to change means to evolve. Only those who can will get further.
In a world where the hard decisions have been laid in the hands of a superintelligent artilect called Solomon,
whose only goal is to keep humanity alive. So many changes, some improvements, others are anything but.
One thing I often say myself as a writer is that we tend to focus on what we don’t have while we should learn
to be content with what we have. And even in this futuristic world, this part of humanity remains unchanged.
The challenges remain: are we able to cooperate? To see the greater picture? To be united?
The team the author created in this book they do. They’re human in every aspect, and I felt a part of them instantly.
Men and women from different backgrounds, fighting against the artilect and for freedom.
But they’ll discover the enemy is not who they thought it was, and they’ll need to assess and redirect their efforts
many times around. Human aspects will drive them on individual journeys as well: grief, addiction, hope will influence their paths.
As I said before, to change is to evolve, to evolve is to survive.
A process humans will face multiple times in their lives, until they can.
Thank you to the publisher and the author for granting me this opportunity.
The fact that I managed not only to finish this book, but to keep my interest is praise to the author.
He takes you to a future, not that far away from where we are now as humans.
Realizing how bad the damage is we’ve done to our Mother Earth and how nature is challenging is to keep up.
Because survival is all about change, to change means to evolve. Only those who can will get further.
In a world where the hard decisions have been laid in the hands of a superintelligent artilect called Solomon,
whose only goal is to keep humanity alive. So many changes, some improvements, others are anything but.
One thing I often say myself as a writer is that we tend to focus on what we don’t have while we should learn
to be content with what we have. And even in this futuristic world, this part of humanity remains unchanged.
The challenges remain: are we able to cooperate? To see the greater picture? To be united?
The team the author created in this book they do. They’re human in every aspect, and I felt a part of them instantly.
Men and women from different backgrounds, fighting against the artilect and for freedom.
But they’ll discover the enemy is not who they thought it was, and they’ll need to assess and redirect their efforts
many times around. Human aspects will drive them on individual journeys as well: grief, addiction, hope will influence their paths.
As I said before, to change is to evolve, to evolve is to survive.
A process humans will face multiple times in their lives, until they can.
Thank you to the publisher and the author for granting me this opportunity.
May 19, 2026
This novel, this story, is quite engaging, with an insistence that evokes a rare “I need to know what happens next” intensity for me. If I could have read this in one sitting without life to bother me, I would have. As it was, I read the last 3/5ths … 300+ pages …in one. It is at once a terrifying imagined future that at least on the AI side has seeds of plausibility, and also one of some hope that humans have a chance to do right. I applaud Mr. Weaver (and his editing, alpha and beta readers team he acknowledges, but mostly him) for a tightly woven with well-crafted twists and turns story that had me on the proverbial edge of my seat - not an easy thing in my reading recliner!
Artificial Wisdom raised some great questions and Infinite Wisdom posits some metaphysical, unnerving, answers. IRL we have some disturbing AI surveillance, AI decisions made from incomplete and faulty information, serious gaps and flaws in large language models being deployed without charters and with flawed training data sets. Where are the controls? Where is the critical thinking that gives us pause to consider an answer to a query, to question its reliability? Humans seem to have a trust in voodoo gene that works to dull that. Well, this is fiction and in this near future trust in the Protector has that dull look.
I really appreciate Del Rey Penguin Random House offering an early digital copy of this. Highly recommended, and I look forward to more from Mr. Weaver.
Artificial Wisdom raised some great questions and Infinite Wisdom posits some metaphysical, unnerving, answers. IRL we have some disturbing AI surveillance, AI decisions made from incomplete and faulty information, serious gaps and flaws in large language models being deployed without charters and with flawed training data sets. Where are the controls? Where is the critical thinking that gives us pause to consider an answer to a query, to question its reliability? Humans seem to have a trust in voodoo gene that works to dull that. Well, this is fiction and in this near future trust in the Protector has that dull look.
I really appreciate Del Rey Penguin Random House offering an early digital copy of this. Highly recommended, and I look forward to more from Mr. Weaver.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Five years after the events of Artificial Wisdom, society is fractured, resentment is building and the climate crisis has not been rectified. Basically, things aren’t that different from a pot of water boiling with the lid on. Infinite Wisdom expands the scope of Artificial Wisdom, shifting beyond the propulsive closed-door mystery of book one to a conspiracy that will leave you constantly guessing. Through moments of hope, despair, friendship and sacrifice, Weaver pokes at humanity’s most pressing, difficult, and politically poignant questions.
I read Artificial Wisdom a couple years ago when it was originally indie published and it was one of the most unique and entertaining books I had ever read. The sequel, Infinite Wisdom, did not disappoint. It is a brilliant, ambitious and truly mind-bending follow-up (my brain hurt on multiple occasions). The scope just explodes, the technology becomes even more sophisticated, and the stakes become even more critical. So many scenes were cinematically epic and the action scenes are definitely levelled up in this sequel. I think Artificial Wisdom will always hold a special, magical place in my heart, but with a triumphant sequel like Infinite Wisdom - this is a must-read duology!
Infinite Wisdom comes out November 10, 2026 - plenty of time for you to read or reread Artificial Wisdom and buckle up for the sequel!
Thank you to Del Ray and Thomas Weaver for an advanced reader copy for review.
Final rating: 4.5 stars.
I read Artificial Wisdom a couple years ago when it was originally indie published and it was one of the most unique and entertaining books I had ever read. The sequel, Infinite Wisdom, did not disappoint. It is a brilliant, ambitious and truly mind-bending follow-up (my brain hurt on multiple occasions). The scope just explodes, the technology becomes even more sophisticated, and the stakes become even more critical. So many scenes were cinematically epic and the action scenes are definitely levelled up in this sequel. I think Artificial Wisdom will always hold a special, magical place in my heart, but with a triumphant sequel like Infinite Wisdom - this is a must-read duology!
Infinite Wisdom comes out November 10, 2026 - plenty of time for you to read or reread Artificial Wisdom and buckle up for the sequel!
Thank you to Del Ray and Thomas Weaver for an advanced reader copy for review.
Final rating: 4.5 stars.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Three and one-half stars
Review of Uncorrected eBook File
Livia and Randall are watching the screen, desperately trying to find an entrance into Solomon’s home. Unexpectedly, data began pouring out; Solomon was stealing everything they had. They’d gone monster-hunting, trying to stop Solomon.
Now they were the prey.
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Although this is a sequel to the author’s earlier “Artificial Wisdom,” readers will find sufficient backstory for the book to work as a standalone.
Set in mid-2050s, the story revolves around Solomon, an Artificial Intelligence who has been elected as Earth’s protector. But his solutions for the planet are ruthless and humanity is on the verge of revolt. The unfolding story is filled with tension, divisiveness, and fear. The power of the artificial intelligence is massive; it feels like a toss-up between admiration and fear.
Sadly, the unnecessary overuse of a particularly offensive expletive is likely to be off-putting for many readers and lowers the rating for this book.
Readers who enjoy science fiction, tales of artificial intelligence, and speculation on the future of our planet may enjoy this book.
I received a free copy of this eBook from Del Rey, Random House Worlds, Inklore / Del Rey and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
#InfiniteWisdom #NetGalley
Review of Uncorrected eBook File
Livia and Randall are watching the screen, desperately trying to find an entrance into Solomon’s home. Unexpectedly, data began pouring out; Solomon was stealing everything they had. They’d gone monster-hunting, trying to stop Solomon.
Now they were the prey.
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Although this is a sequel to the author’s earlier “Artificial Wisdom,” readers will find sufficient backstory for the book to work as a standalone.
Set in mid-2050s, the story revolves around Solomon, an Artificial Intelligence who has been elected as Earth’s protector. But his solutions for the planet are ruthless and humanity is on the verge of revolt. The unfolding story is filled with tension, divisiveness, and fear. The power of the artificial intelligence is massive; it feels like a toss-up between admiration and fear.
Sadly, the unnecessary overuse of a particularly offensive expletive is likely to be off-putting for many readers and lowers the rating for this book.
Readers who enjoy science fiction, tales of artificial intelligence, and speculation on the future of our planet may enjoy this book.
I received a free copy of this eBook from Del Rey, Random House Worlds, Inklore / Del Rey and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
#InfiniteWisdom #NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
As I thought with the first book in this duology, the setting 30 years in the future feels the most accurate of any fictional future I've ever read. For me, that's the real star of these books. While I really enjoyed this book, I think the first book was a bit stronger. I can't go into any detail without spoilers, but let me just say the same twist at the end of the first book was used as a twist in this book and it didn't really work more than once. That didn't really lessen my enjoyment, but it did make me roll my eyes every so slightly. I just so happen to be reading a book in the Dune universe at the same time as this book and I noticed a few similarities, though I imagine it's hard to write a book even vaguely touching on "AI/robots have too much power over humans" without invoking the great works that introduced readers to these ideas in the first place. If you are into politics and have any interest in the concept of AI taking over, this book will appeal to you. It's somewhat short on action and can be slightly hard to follow with quite a few characters and some that only exist in certain dimensions, but it's still readable and comprehensible. I'll look forward to what this author comes out with next. I like their point of view.
I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I’m a bit conflicted about this sequel. I really loved artificial wisdom especially because of the murder mystery plot. Infinite wisdom doesn’t have that. While it was very interesting and a great continuation to the story started in artificial wisdom, it could’ve been a bit shorter. The main action takes place over less than a month. Solomon who is now the Protector, is issuing a referendum with one fundamental question. Does humanity want to Upgrade, which would give active control over emotions through the neurochip or Unplug and refuse the help of artilects (like Solomon) and be totally free of all technology, including the neurochips. Both choices are not perfect. Marcus Tully is once again in the middle of it and has the choice/opportunity to influence the issue of the vote.
I quite enjoyed the discussion of AI and its effects. It’s not because you think you have made a charter that will stop it from turning “bad” that it can’t be. I thought the author approached the subject with a lot of nuance. I think readers that enjoyed artificial wisdom will enjoy this sequel. I liked the ending and thought it tied well the story. This duology definitely made me think and reflect on our current technology and its uses. I’d recommend this duology to readers of sci-fi and speculative fiction !
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an arc of this book. Opinions are my own.
I quite enjoyed the discussion of AI and its effects. It’s not because you think you have made a charter that will stop it from turning “bad” that it can’t be. I thought the author approached the subject with a lot of nuance. I think readers that enjoyed artificial wisdom will enjoy this sequel. I liked the ending and thought it tied well the story. This duology definitely made me think and reflect on our current technology and its uses. I’d recommend this duology to readers of sci-fi and speculative fiction !
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an arc of this book. Opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is a great follow up to Artificial Wisdom and not a stand alone book. Again we have very powerful artificail intelligences , climate disaster , global politics and the survival of humanity. Set in the future 5 years after the AI Solomon has taken charge of the Earth.
I struggled to continue about half way through the book. It was becoming impossible to know what to believe and who did what. With AIs being so good at planning in the long term and hiding their intentions and the ever present worry that these brilliant artilects may have been hacked, my brain was in a twirl. A bit like reading espionage novels with double double double agents. I felt like I was treading water but I see that it is a long book at over 500 pages so that partially explains things.
But I was glad I persevered as the ending was far better than I expected and left me feeling rather elated and exhausted at the finish and needing a few days off before reading anything new.
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House UK for the ARC
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I struggled to continue about half way through the book. It was becoming impossible to know what to believe and who did what. With AIs being so good at planning in the long term and hiding their intentions and the ever present worry that these brilliant artilects may have been hacked, my brain was in a twirl. A bit like reading espionage novels with double double double agents. I felt like I was treading water but I see that it is a long book at over 500 pages so that partially explains things.
But I was glad I persevered as the ending was far better than I expected and left me feeling rather elated and exhausted at the finish and needing a few days off before reading anything new.
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House UK for the ARC
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Infinite Wisdom takes place 5 years after the events of Artificial Wisdom. I was curious to know what would happen in this instalment, following the cliffhanger of the first one, and it didn't disappoint!
As a fan of science fiction and somebody who works in engineering but loves to read, the discourse around AI and the future is more personal. No matter which side of the debate you're on, this book provides food for thought.
What does it mean to be human? How far can someone go to survive? What are the consequences of hard choices and who is equipped to face them?
Infinite Wisdom wraps up the story of the AI protector and the human journalist's team in a manner that may seem abrupt but is ultimately more beautiful because of it.
It's not a short read, but it's definitely an engaging one. Highly recommend.
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AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH THE END ;_;
As a fan of science fiction and somebody who works in engineering but loves to read, the discourse around AI and the future is more personal. No matter which side of the debate you're on, this book provides food for thought.
What does it mean to be human? How far can someone go to survive? What are the consequences of hard choices and who is equipped to face them?
Infinite Wisdom wraps up the story of the AI protector and the human journalist's team in a manner that may seem abrupt but is ultimately more beautiful because of it.
It's not a short read, but it's definitely an engaging one. Highly recommend.
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//And now for the informal review:
AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH THE END ;_;
June 15, 2026
3.75⭐️
A fast-paced mystery packed with political machinations!
I was so excited to read this sequel because Artificial Wisdom was a five-star read for me. The stakes are Mount Everest-high, and the layers of political intrigue just keep building. Right up until the ending, I was reeling as I tried to figure out who the real "bad guy" was. The exploration of what it means to be human—and how technology has shaped the human experience—was particularly compelling.
My one caveat is that the world-building wasn't as strong or immersive as it was in the previous book. As a result, I didn't feel quite as connected to the story, which created a slight sense of disconnect.
What makes this speculative novel especially unsettling is how plausible it feels. I was constantly on the edge of my seat, trying to unravel the manipulation tactics at play and imagining how quickly technology could evolve beyond our own expectations.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!
A fast-paced mystery packed with political machinations!
I was so excited to read this sequel because Artificial Wisdom was a five-star read for me. The stakes are Mount Everest-high, and the layers of political intrigue just keep building. Right up until the ending, I was reeling as I tried to figure out who the real "bad guy" was. The exploration of what it means to be human—and how technology has shaped the human experience—was particularly compelling.
My one caveat is that the world-building wasn't as strong or immersive as it was in the previous book. As a result, I didn't feel quite as connected to the story, which created a slight sense of disconnect.
What makes this speculative novel especially unsettling is how plausible it feels. I was constantly on the edge of my seat, trying to unravel the manipulation tactics at play and imagining how quickly technology could evolve beyond our own expectations.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!
Did Not Finish
June 9, 2026Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
When I requested this book, I did not realise it was a sequel, so I read the first book when I get approved for this one. I enjoyed the first book but did not love it. I probably wouldn't have requested this book if I had already ready the first. That is not to say either book is bad they are just not right for me. I really enjoy the premise of these books, but I found the execution to be a little lackluster and ultimately found myself bored when reading them. I did not have motivation to pick them up. I think the world building itself was lacking and the characters were not very compelling. I would recommend this book to people who are not very character driven and don't mind a slow mystery story.
Thanks again to NetGalley!
When I requested this book, I did not realise it was a sequel, so I read the first book when I get approved for this one. I enjoyed the first book but did not love it. I probably wouldn't have requested this book if I had already ready the first. That is not to say either book is bad they are just not right for me. I really enjoy the premise of these books, but I found the execution to be a little lackluster and ultimately found myself bored when reading them. I did not have motivation to pick them up. I think the world building itself was lacking and the characters were not very compelling. I would recommend this book to people who are not very character driven and don't mind a slow mystery story.
Thanks again to NetGalley!
July 14, 2026
Thank you to Random House UK, Thomas R.Weaver and NetGalley for this ARC.
Having read the previous book, Artificial Wisdom, and being a big fan of it, I was both nervous and excited to receive this and see how Weaver was going to stand the sequel up to that. However, they completely blew away my expectations of what this could be.
This has an incredible amount of plot twists, there is no comfortable moment for you as a reader. You constantly are on the edge of your seat, never quite knowing what’s coming but the suspense is worth that. The mixture of mystery and thriller here is perfectly blended, and whilst the author deals with some incredibly high stakes, they have created an incredibly readable book that will have you hooked.
Incredibly on point as well with how AI dominates our day to day lives and futures.
Having read the previous book, Artificial Wisdom, and being a big fan of it, I was both nervous and excited to receive this and see how Weaver was going to stand the sequel up to that. However, they completely blew away my expectations of what this could be.
This has an incredible amount of plot twists, there is no comfortable moment for you as a reader. You constantly are on the edge of your seat, never quite knowing what’s coming but the suspense is worth that. The mixture of mystery and thriller here is perfectly blended, and whilst the author deals with some incredibly high stakes, they have created an incredibly readable book that will have you hooked.
Incredibly on point as well with how AI dominates our day to day lives and futures.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you Netgalley for the DRC in exchange for a fair and honest review. Holy smokes! What did I just read? I’m not going to pretend I knew all the technical science part about this book, but I didn’t need to. Or maybe I did but the rest of the parts were engaging enough to make up for my lack of knowledge.This techno thriller begins five years after the events of Artificial Wisdom took place. Solomon is Protector. Djinn is being sought after. Tully, once again, receives an anonymous tip that is meant to Keep October out of harm’s way, but is too late. October is Solomon’s right hand and is involved in a catastrophic event. Tully, livia,Lottie, and Randall must once again work together to find out who caused it and why before another election changes humanity for good. I felt the story was tighter and moved at a brisk pace.. I loved it.
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June 17, 2026DNF
i had such high hopes for this after absolutely loving artificial wisdom but sadly this did not hit as hard. the premise of this sequeal sounded interesting and i was excited to see how the story evolved after the ending of the first.
things i liked (without spoilers)
-seeing more of the side characters left out in the first book
-diving more into the uses of AI and how it can affect a broader population
things i didn't like
-the formulaic feel. this felt like it was following the same structure of the first, something i hoped weaver would branch away from
-character actions and motivations felt one dimensional and some of the interactions and narrative aspects were flat
thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review
i had such high hopes for this after absolutely loving artificial wisdom but sadly this did not hit as hard. the premise of this sequeal sounded interesting and i was excited to see how the story evolved after the ending of the first.
things i liked (without spoilers)
-seeing more of the side characters left out in the first book
-diving more into the uses of AI and how it can affect a broader population
things i didn't like
-the formulaic feel. this felt like it was following the same structure of the first, something i hoped weaver would branch away from
-character actions and motivations felt one dimensional and some of the interactions and narrative aspects were flat
thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.25 ⭐️
The first book is great, but the second book is even better! I love watching a new author grow, and we definitely got to see positive growth in this. It's a fantastic blend of many genres, and it does them each so well. We have a sci-fi, speculative fiction, dystopian, and psychological thriller. And because the thought of this type of dystopian future is terrible, it's also horrific in its own way. We have strong themes of climate change, freedom, surveillance states, and artificial intelligence. It was the type of book where you feel like you can't trust anyone or anything, and I love that. It definitely keeps you on your toes and has you constantly guessing. I never knew what was going to happen next. Excellent for fans of techno-thrillers, sci-fi, and speculative fiction.
The first book is great, but the second book is even better! I love watching a new author grow, and we definitely got to see positive growth in this. It's a fantastic blend of many genres, and it does them each so well. We have a sci-fi, speculative fiction, dystopian, and psychological thriller. And because the thought of this type of dystopian future is terrible, it's also horrific in its own way. We have strong themes of climate change, freedom, surveillance states, and artificial intelligence. It was the type of book where you feel like you can't trust anyone or anything, and I love that. It definitely keeps you on your toes and has you constantly guessing. I never knew what was going to happen next. Excellent for fans of techno-thrillers, sci-fi, and speculative fiction.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5 stars
It was great to be back with the gang. You jump in 5 years after Artificial Wisdom ends and humanity is still at risk. Motivations that are happening behind the scenes create the need for another global vote. Will they choose to completely shut off all tech or upgrade further and let AI have more control? This books explores the very concerns and fears that exist in the real world today. How far will we take it? When will we say enough? Will we lose all control of what it means to be human? I thoroughly enjoyed this sequel and definitely feel like I need a spinoff. I have certain characters I need to get back to!
Thank you so much to Del Rey and NetGalley for this eARC! The above review is 100% my own honest opinion.
It was great to be back with the gang. You jump in 5 years after Artificial Wisdom ends and humanity is still at risk. Motivations that are happening behind the scenes create the need for another global vote. Will they choose to completely shut off all tech or upgrade further and let AI have more control? This books explores the very concerns and fears that exist in the real world today. How far will we take it? When will we say enough? Will we lose all control of what it means to be human? I thoroughly enjoyed this sequel and definitely feel like I need a spinoff. I have certain characters I need to get back to!
Thank you so much to Del Rey and NetGalley for this eARC! The above review is 100% my own honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What a perfect culmination for this duology! I loved Artificial Wisdom and was desperately awaiting this second installment. I was not disappointed. In Infinite Wisdom, the scope widens, and the stakes are somehow raised even higher. The character arcs are engaging and satisfying, as are the character interactions and relationships. The political machinations and twists and turns set a pace that makes this book hard to put down. These two books feel like one piece of art, and it’s so satisfying to hear all the puzzle pieces snick into place. I can’t wait to see what Thomas R. Weaver writes next.
June 14, 2026
Infinite Wisdom is a strong sequel to Artificial Wisdom, set five years in the future after the artilect Solomon’s election win to become Earth’s “protector.”
This techno-thriller is highly engaging and easy to devour, though it does contain a significant amount of AI and tech detail that went beyond my own knowledge. However, this never detracted from understanding the plot. The characters are unique, the pacing is well-executed, and the stakes are even higher than before. I definitely recommend picking this one up after reading the first book.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me an e-ARC of this book to review.
This techno-thriller is highly engaging and easy to devour, though it does contain a significant amount of AI and tech detail that went beyond my own knowledge. However, this never detracted from understanding the plot. The characters are unique, the pacing is well-executed, and the stakes are even higher than before. I definitely recommend picking this one up after reading the first book.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me an e-ARC of this book to review.
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July 4, 20264.5⭐️ Rounded up for goodreads
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
I despise time jumps between installments in a series but this one hit the ground running and never let up once in the pacing. The stakes remained high the entirety of the story. All the major players are back but the world isn't utopia under an artificial protector. The character development was beautiful and the author does a great job of explaining ideas in a very relatable way that doesn't take you out of the story. This raised so many important ethical questions that are more relevant to us than ever before. I don't read sci-fi typically but I highly recommend this series!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
I despise time jumps between installments in a series but this one hit the ground running and never let up once in the pacing. The stakes remained high the entirety of the story. All the major players are back but the world isn't utopia under an artificial protector. The character development was beautiful and the author does a great job of explaining ideas in a very relatable way that doesn't take you out of the story. This raised so many important ethical questions that are more relevant to us than ever before. I don't read sci-fi typically but I highly recommend this series!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
What a sequel. 🤯 This book was a layered and wild ride back into the world Weaver introduced us to in Artificial Wisdom. That being said, this really felt like just a continuation of that book for me, not a separate entity. I am glad I did a reread of Artificial Wisdom right before I started this, and highly suggest it. So many parts of the first book are woven into this one that without that refresher I think I would have been a bit lost or missed important parts in the story. Artificial Wisdom is one of my favorite books, and this was the perfect culmination to this story.
Thank you to NetGalley and DelRay publishing for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and DelRay publishing for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Infinite Wisdom is a very solid and engaging followup to Artificial Wisdom. My only negative comment is there was a long spam of time between the two, and many details were fuzzy. That is a me problem, and no fault of the author. I had no idea how Thomas would wrap up this book, and he did a bang up job. The tech born from sci-fi writers is so so fun to see born as the story unfolds, and in this book a bit scary. To anyone who loved the first in the series, go and grab this one!
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