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The Rogue's Galaxy #1
Touching Infinity
Space isn’t big enough to hide from her biggest mistake.Space pirate Clementine Jones deals in corporate sabotage, boarding ships and stealing information to sell to the highest bidder. While dangerous, the pay is enough to keep her half-cyborg body from falling apart and her motley crew safe.After all, the crew of the spaceship Pícara is like her family, especially Orion, the android for whom her mechanical heart beats. She knows she can’t cross that line with him, but space can be lonely.When one of the galaxy’s largest corporations offers her a job that looks too good to be true, she knows that it most likely is. It’s also too good to pass up.Then she finds out that what she’s actually stealing puts not only her crew’s lives in danger, but that of the whole galaxy.Clementine has been in bad situations before. But nothing could have prepared her for this.***The Rogue’s Galaxy contains a slow-burn romance, space battles, mutated viruses, coarse language, cyborgs, and one kick-ass heroines without scruples. It was originally published as Touching Infinity.
- GenresScience Fiction
242 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 23, 2018
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About the author
Erin Hayes
102 books527 followersSci-fi junkie, video game nerd, and wannabe manga artist Erin Hayes writes a lot of things. Sometimes she writes books.
She works as an advertising copywriter by day, and she's a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author by night. She has lived in New Zealand, Hawaii, Texas, Alabama, and now San Francisco with her husband, cat, and a growing collection of geek paraphernalia.
You can reach her at erinhayesbooks@gmail.com and she’ll be happy to chat. Especially if you want to debate Star Wars.
She works as an advertising copywriter by day, and she's a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author by night. She has lived in New Zealand, Hawaii, Texas, Alabama, and now San Francisco with her husband, cat, and a growing collection of geek paraphernalia.
You can reach her at erinhayesbooks@gmail.com and she’ll be happy to chat. Especially if you want to debate Star Wars.
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October 17, 2018
Actual Rating: 3.5 Stars!
Same Review Also Posted On My Blog: Dreamy Addictions
Touching Infinity is the first book in a new sci-fi series A Rogue's Galaxy written by Erin Hayes. It's a series set in a futuristic sci-fi world where robots and human cyborgs exists. The story follows Clementine Jones, a space pirate who downloads illegal information along with her fellow crew mates of Picara. Well, this book was very interesting to read. I liked the unique concept and the sci-fi elements but it needs a bit more improvement in world building and plot building. From the very first page, we are literally thrown into this world that we know nothing about. So it really took me some time to get into this world. The characters were interesting especially Clementine Jones and Orion. It's been a long time since I've read a book with a half human half cyborg protagonist and I had fun reading this book. Despite flaws, it was very entertaining.
The story follows Clementine Jones and the Pícara crew. She's a space pirate and first mate to the captain. She's a half human and half cyborg. For every mission, she's the only one who steals the information from the systems. One day, they were offered a huge deal that they couldn't resist. Pícara agrees to the deal even though it sounded too good to be true. When clementine downloots the information into her cybernetic hand, she feels something was wrong when her hand started to act weird. Soon, things take a dangerous turn and they come to learn it's a deadly virus which already killed hundreds of thousands at a space port and now it wants to further spread by using Clementine as a carrier. Now Clementine's survival or maybe the entire galaxy's depends on eradicating this virus which seems to have its own mind.
Clementine Jones is a interesting character. She's strong, fierce, and brave. She's more robot than human and sometimes she has conflicted feelings about herself. She's pretty likable but sometimes her actions really annoyed me. Another character that piqued my interest was Orion. He looks like a handsome human on the outside but inside he's actually an android and he works as a navigator in Pícara. He's a mysterious character and I really want to know his backstory. There is a small hint of romance between Clementine and Orion, but after certain events I'm not sure how it'll go further in the next book. As for the crew members we have boatswain named PC, mechanic Daisy, engineer Taka, and a little cabin boy named Oliver Twist. There's also a cook named Venice Moon and I didn't like him at all. I'm glad he didn't get much part in this book.
The plot was fast paced, dark, and interesting throughout. I really liked the VIRUS aspect in the book. It was creepy yet oddly fascinating. Some scenes were pretty gruesome to imagine. The story kept my interest throughout. It was an entertaining read filled with adventure, action, and few surprising twists. The pacing was fast and because of that some parts felt rushed at the end. It was a short read so I easily finished it in two sittings. The writing was good. The book was written in Clementine's first person POV. The world building was okay but I'm not impressed yet. I hope we get more details about the corporations that runs this world and also some backstory in the next book.
Overall, I liked this book! It wasn't something mind-blowing but I enjoyed it. I'll definitely check out the next book when it comes out because I need more Orion.
Same Review Also Posted On My Blog: Dreamy Addictions
Touching Infinity is the first book in a new sci-fi series A Rogue's Galaxy written by Erin Hayes. It's a series set in a futuristic sci-fi world where robots and human cyborgs exists. The story follows Clementine Jones, a space pirate who downloads illegal information along with her fellow crew mates of Picara. Well, this book was very interesting to read. I liked the unique concept and the sci-fi elements but it needs a bit more improvement in world building and plot building. From the very first page, we are literally thrown into this world that we know nothing about. So it really took me some time to get into this world. The characters were interesting especially Clementine Jones and Orion. It's been a long time since I've read a book with a half human half cyborg protagonist and I had fun reading this book. Despite flaws, it was very entertaining.
The story follows Clementine Jones and the Pícara crew. She's a space pirate and first mate to the captain. She's a half human and half cyborg. For every mission, she's the only one who steals the information from the systems. One day, they were offered a huge deal that they couldn't resist. Pícara agrees to the deal even though it sounded too good to be true. When clementine downloots the information into her cybernetic hand, she feels something was wrong when her hand started to act weird. Soon, things take a dangerous turn and they come to learn it's a deadly virus which already killed hundreds of thousands at a space port and now it wants to further spread by using Clementine as a carrier. Now Clementine's survival or maybe the entire galaxy's depends on eradicating this virus which seems to have its own mind.
Clementine Jones is a interesting character. She's strong, fierce, and brave. She's more robot than human and sometimes she has conflicted feelings about herself. She's pretty likable but sometimes her actions really annoyed me. Another character that piqued my interest was Orion. He looks like a handsome human on the outside but inside he's actually an android and he works as a navigator in Pícara. He's a mysterious character and I really want to know his backstory. There is a small hint of romance between Clementine and Orion, but after certain events I'm not sure how it'll go further in the next book. As for the crew members we have boatswain named PC, mechanic Daisy, engineer Taka, and a little cabin boy named Oliver Twist. There's also a cook named Venice Moon and I didn't like him at all. I'm glad he didn't get much part in this book.
The plot was fast paced, dark, and interesting throughout. I really liked the VIRUS aspect in the book. It was creepy yet oddly fascinating. Some scenes were pretty gruesome to imagine. The story kept my interest throughout. It was an entertaining read filled with adventure, action, and few surprising twists. The pacing was fast and because of that some parts felt rushed at the end. It was a short read so I easily finished it in two sittings. The writing was good. The book was written in Clementine's first person POV. The world building was okay but I'm not impressed yet. I hope we get more details about the corporations that runs this world and also some backstory in the next book.
Overall, I liked this book! It wasn't something mind-blowing but I enjoyed it. I'll definitely check out the next book when it comes out because I need more Orion.
May 27, 2020
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Hayes’s other works appear more in the romance line, yet she demonstrate an impressive grasp of hard SF in this. The future depicted, corporate war by proxy, seems plausible, a universe where many opt to trade freedom for security as a “Lifer”. That makes you, basically, a company indentured servant: as Clem disparagingly puts it, “Your entire existence is owned by that corporation… even which lavatories you’re allowed to shit in.” Free Agents like her rely instead on cyborg parts to enhance and repair themselves, to such an extent she is sometimes left doubting her own humanity. A particularly interesting hook here is, the virus is self-aware, and communicates with Clem in order to come to a mutually beneficial arrangement: it gets to spread, she makes it promise to spare her crew-mates. Yet can you really trust a disease?
Hayes’s other works appear more in the romance line, yet she demonstrate an impressive grasp of hard SF in this. The future depicted, corporate war by proxy, seems plausible, a universe where many opt to trade freedom for security as a “Lifer”. That makes you, basically, a company indentured servant: as Clem disparagingly puts it, “Your entire existence is owned by that corporation… even which lavatories you’re allowed to shit in.” Free Agents like her rely instead on cyborg parts to enhance and repair themselves, to such an extent she is sometimes left doubting her own humanity. A particularly interesting hook here is, the virus is self-aware, and communicates with Clem in order to come to a mutually beneficial arrangement: it gets to spread, she makes it promise to spare her crew-mates. Yet can you really trust a disease?
May 31, 2020
2020 the Year of the brief Review... clothes are optional
Probably not worth the rating for most but for me it sure did scratch my Sci fi itch, can't wait for book 3.
Probably not worth the rating for most but for me it sure did scratch my Sci fi itch, can't wait for book 3.
August 17, 2017
I received a free copy of this book from the author and voluntarily reviewed it.
Touching Infinity is the first sci-fi book read by this author. I enjoyed this book, although it also had some parts I liked less. I really liked the first part, then there were parts that didn't work for me and I was sure it was going to be a 3 star read after a particularly gruesome scene and then the end turned things around again and I decided it would get a 4 star after all for how it managed to make me feel invested in this story and the characters.
Touching Infinity is a bit darker than most of Erin Hayes's books. The first part of the book had this feel of foreboding and I wish I could warn them away from what they were doing as you know it's not going to end well, but at the same time it does make sense why they go through with it. Then around halfway through the book turns a bit darker when we find out what's happening. There are some disturbing parts as well, but for the most part I enjoyed this book. There are some well done twists as well. I liked how the book ended and it makes me curious for book two.
Touching Infinity follows main character Clementine, a cyborg and a free agent that works as a space pirate. She's part of the crew of the Picara, their space ship. I really liked Clementine at first, but I feel like we won't get to fully know her until later on. And while she became less likeable then, she was a very interesting character. She has to make a tough decision and in the end it comes to down to what she can and can't live with. I am glad the author spared us some of the more gruesome and sad details at the end as knowing what her decision caused did make me sad even though I did understand why she did it.
My favorite part of this book is the tight knit crew of the Picara. They are a fun cast of characters and they are really close. I like tight knit crews in sci-fi books, there's something so fun about reading about a group of people who care about each other so much and would risk everything for the others. I especially liked Daisy, not sure why, but something about her stood out to me.
There were some parts of this book that were a bit tough to read, there is a disturbing scene involving the virus which I wished I wasn't able to visualize so well as it was gruesome! It's a tad too dark for my taste at times, the corporations can be brutal and even the main character makes a decision that has far going consequences and it just felt wrong, while at the same time I could totally understand the decision she made. It also addresses the question of how human Clementine is with her being more machine than human.
There is a small touch of a possible romance and I really liked it. When I guessed the love interest I wasn't sure if it would go that way and any hint it might be a romance made me happy and by the end I am still not sure if it will be a romance. There is something that happens at the end that made me really sad and I am not sure if it will turn into a romance or not at this point.
Touching Infinity takes place in a futuristic world where corporations rule and you either get born on their planet and are a liver or you're a free agent. Being a free agent isn't always easy either, because while you have more freedom you also lack the protection being part of a company gives you. We get a bit of a feel of this universe and how things work, although the focus is on the free agents.
To summarize: This was a great read, it has action, danger, a dark world and corporation that do everything for their bottom line and a crew that is close as family. The first part of the book has this strong sense of foreboding and you know things are going to get worse, but you don't know exactly how. While it could get a tad too dark or gruesome for my tastes at times, I also was very much invested in this story. I felt afraid for this crew, sad and happy depending on what they are going through. There is a touch of possible romance that I really liked, but not sure if it will turn into a romance yet. The world that Erin Hayes sketches in this book is dark and filled with danger, but the tight knit crew is a shining light among that darkness. The tight knit crew was one of my favorite parts of this book and I especially liked side character Daisy. The ending makes me really curious and also a bit afraid for what the next book will bring.
Touching Infinity is the first sci-fi book read by this author. I enjoyed this book, although it also had some parts I liked less. I really liked the first part, then there were parts that didn't work for me and I was sure it was going to be a 3 star read after a particularly gruesome scene and then the end turned things around again and I decided it would get a 4 star after all for how it managed to make me feel invested in this story and the characters.
Touching Infinity is a bit darker than most of Erin Hayes's books. The first part of the book had this feel of foreboding and I wish I could warn them away from what they were doing as you know it's not going to end well, but at the same time it does make sense why they go through with it. Then around halfway through the book turns a bit darker when we find out what's happening. There are some disturbing parts as well, but for the most part I enjoyed this book. There are some well done twists as well. I liked how the book ended and it makes me curious for book two.
Touching Infinity follows main character Clementine, a cyborg and a free agent that works as a space pirate. She's part of the crew of the Picara, their space ship. I really liked Clementine at first, but I feel like we won't get to fully know her until later on. And while she became less likeable then, she was a very interesting character. She has to make a tough decision and in the end it comes to down to what she can and can't live with. I am glad the author spared us some of the more gruesome and sad details at the end as knowing what her decision caused did make me sad even though I did understand why she did it.
My favorite part of this book is the tight knit crew of the Picara. They are a fun cast of characters and they are really close. I like tight knit crews in sci-fi books, there's something so fun about reading about a group of people who care about each other so much and would risk everything for the others. I especially liked Daisy, not sure why, but something about her stood out to me.
There were some parts of this book that were a bit tough to read, there is a disturbing scene involving the virus which I wished I wasn't able to visualize so well as it was gruesome! It's a tad too dark for my taste at times, the corporations can be brutal and even the main character makes a decision that has far going consequences and it just felt wrong, while at the same time I could totally understand the decision she made. It also addresses the question of how human Clementine is with her being more machine than human.
There is a small touch of a possible romance and I really liked it. When I guessed the love interest I wasn't sure if it would go that way and any hint it might be a romance made me happy and by the end I am still not sure if it will be a romance. There is something that happens at the end that made me really sad and I am not sure if it will turn into a romance or not at this point.
Touching Infinity takes place in a futuristic world where corporations rule and you either get born on their planet and are a liver or you're a free agent. Being a free agent isn't always easy either, because while you have more freedom you also lack the protection being part of a company gives you. We get a bit of a feel of this universe and how things work, although the focus is on the free agents.
To summarize: This was a great read, it has action, danger, a dark world and corporation that do everything for their bottom line and a crew that is close as family. The first part of the book has this strong sense of foreboding and you know things are going to get worse, but you don't know exactly how. While it could get a tad too dark or gruesome for my tastes at times, I also was very much invested in this story. I felt afraid for this crew, sad and happy depending on what they are going through. There is a touch of possible romance that I really liked, but not sure if it will turn into a romance yet. The world that Erin Hayes sketches in this book is dark and filled with danger, but the tight knit crew is a shining light among that darkness. The tight knit crew was one of my favorite parts of this book and I especially liked side character Daisy. The ending makes me really curious and also a bit afraid for what the next book will bring.
August 31, 2017
Now we see Erin's darker side, as her previous works were light in comparison to this one.
Corporations are BAD and they run that world with merciless hand.
Clementine is more robot than a human (in percentage), she knows her job and tries to do it as good as she can. I liked her, but yet she irritated me in some parts, still a likeable character!
This story is slow until like half of the book. But it allows us to have insight into the relationships between the crew. Which was complex and really nice developed. And how the hell on the deserted station can be something important? From this point, the real action starts.
It's a book full of surprises, dangers, twists, and thoughts of the young female that is more robot than a human!
Corporations are BAD and they run that world with merciless hand.
Clementine is more robot than a human (in percentage), she knows her job and tries to do it as good as she can. I liked her, but yet she irritated me in some parts, still a likeable character!
This story is slow until like half of the book. But it allows us to have insight into the relationships between the crew. Which was complex and really nice developed. And how the hell on the deserted station can be something important? From this point, the real action starts.
It's a book full of surprises, dangers, twists, and thoughts of the young female that is more robot than a human!
August 14, 2017
This is a space pirate read exciting and problematic as I am sure you can imagine, when they accept a job that may just be the end of them all. In the meantime there is a little something brewing that really shouldn't be possible. but is kinda interesting. This author has a way of doing multiple things at one time and bringing it all together in a perfect crescendo. Lives are at stake and something is going on between her and Orion. Plenty of action and excitement, intense suspense as it plays out and all you can do is follow. Great stuff!
August 8, 2017
In this future the galaxy is ruled by greedy corporations who only care about their profits. Clementine Jones is slightly more robot that human and is first mate of the Pícara - a space pirate ship that makes a living working only for themselves doing the dangerous job of stealing corporate information for the highest bidder. However when she accidentally downloads a dangerous virus the crew is in extreme danger.
I loved this story. It had a great mixture a science fiction theme and a romance all given a slightly dark tinge. I really liked the characters and can't wait to read the next book in this series so I can find out what happens next.
I loved this story. It had a great mixture a science fiction theme and a romance all given a slightly dark tinge. I really liked the characters and can't wait to read the next book in this series so I can find out what happens next.
August 10, 2017
I am so impressed with Erin and this fabulous book she has written. She brought a world to life in such detail you are sucked in. You feel the characters indecision, fear, and pain. I enjoyed every second of it and Chlem is a perfectly written lead with a fabulous crew. I did not expect the turn the story took and can't wait for the sequel.
August 11, 2017
Touching Infinity is a sci-fi novel set in the far future. Space pirates steal information for pay and Clementine Jones knows just how dangerous it is. Mostly cyborg now, Clementine has lost body parts to the job but the newest one proves even more dangerous. A little spooky and full of action, the story moves quickly with a little bit of a cliffhanger ending that leaves you waiting for the next book in the new series.
August 16, 2017
Such an exciting read about space pirates in a time when greedy corporations fight for control of the profits. There is so much detail and you can feel the fear and pain. I love Clem and her whole crew, especially Orion - there's something about that android! I can't wait for more to see where Erin takes the story
May 10, 2025
One major thing I should say before I launch into this review is that the e-book copy I've picked up shows the title as "The Rogue's Galaxy" rather than "Touching Infinity," so while I'm 99.9% sure I'm reviewing the right book, it's possible I have an older, rebranded, or updated version than the one listed here on Goodreads. The cover of my copy also clearly shows a black protagonist while this one doesn't, and I'm not sure how exactly to feel about that one way or another (I'm also not sure if this is written by an indie author or one associated with a big publishing company, which really makes a difference in control vs. resources when it comes to cover art). It seems like the race of the main character isn't specified in any way I can recall within the book itself, and I know that can sometimes be tricky for a lot of people, so hopefully this bit of context will help people figure out if that makes this story something they would typically avoid.
But besides all that, I'm super behind on posting anything more than star ratings lately. Like very, extremely behind. So hopefully this will jar me to go back and write more reviews and try to catch up!
Overall? I really liked this book. I don't think it's necessarily going to win any awards - it's simple and straightforward, with one-dimensional antagonists and a small cast of characters and settings. But ohhhh MAN is simplistic space opera exactly what I need right now ("right now" being, for posterity's sake, the onset of coronavirus). I suddenly feel a deep and burning desire to be anywhere other than this planet, and in that vein, this book has served me well.
Please note though that if you're reading this review and also struggling with living through a pandemic, there is actually a major plotline which revolves around a horrifying space pandemic. But it's tropey and handled with the kind of melodrama unique to pretty much all overwhelming apocalyptic threats in sff stories. To me, that made it feel easier to read - it is clearly very far removed from how pandemics work in our real world. But it's definitely worth mentioning - I'm sure there are tons of people who would rather consume anything but stories about sickness and death, specifically pandemic-based, right now, and that's super valid. Also, fair warning, there are definitely body-horror elements here.
My favorite aspects of this book revolved around the protagonist's sense of identity. And while nothing here is really groundbreaking enough to strike any tender cultural nerves, I enjoyed the sci-fi exploration of how having a cybernetic body could make someone question their sense of identity. There's also the implication that having a body which works differently than other people's could create both an attraction to and fear of connecting to people (in this case, an android) that one wouldn't normally identify with.
...Or this could just be a long-winded, flowery way of saying I'm a sucker for stories about robots and cyborgs, OKAY!? I'll take my cybernetic space opera romances wherever I can get 'em.
I also really enjoyed the fact that the protagonist doesn't always make the stereotypical "right" decisions, and that it's quietly emphasized that she doesn't really have a choice because she's working against individuals and societal systems far beyond her ability to survive or fight without collateral damage. This doesn't necessarily feel like a big mission statement of the book, but personally it's just nice to find a story where "morally gray" means acknowledging the powerlessness of people living at the bottom of any given system, instead of the more common portrayal of powerful heroes fetishizing the pain of big moral choices that don't affect their own everyday lives.
I also enjoyed one particular aspect of the way the virus worked, though I can 100% imagine some people will think it's cheesy. But I haven't ever read anything like this before, and it definitely got my brain whirling with new ideas I've never considered. I'm super curious to see if that will be further explored in later books.
To sum up, if you like simple, easy-to-read space operas with some romance and found-family, space-pirate vibes, this is a solid read even if it might not be your favorite. Not lighthearted by any means, but certainly straightforward and fun in its own way. If you're iffy reading about pandemics while living through one, or if soft sci-fi, space opera, or other aspects of sci-fi like cybernetics and androids don't do it for you, best to avoid.
But besides all that, I'm super behind on posting anything more than star ratings lately. Like very, extremely behind. So hopefully this will jar me to go back and write more reviews and try to catch up!
Overall? I really liked this book. I don't think it's necessarily going to win any awards - it's simple and straightforward, with one-dimensional antagonists and a small cast of characters and settings. But ohhhh MAN is simplistic space opera exactly what I need right now ("right now" being, for posterity's sake, the onset of coronavirus). I suddenly feel a deep and burning desire to be anywhere other than this planet, and in that vein, this book has served me well.
Please note though that if you're reading this review and also struggling with living through a pandemic, there is actually a major plotline which revolves around a horrifying space pandemic. But it's tropey and handled with the kind of melodrama unique to pretty much all overwhelming apocalyptic threats in sff stories. To me, that made it feel easier to read - it is clearly very far removed from how pandemics work in our real world. But it's definitely worth mentioning - I'm sure there are tons of people who would rather consume anything but stories about sickness and death, specifically pandemic-based, right now, and that's super valid. Also, fair warning, there are definitely body-horror elements here.
My favorite aspects of this book revolved around the protagonist's sense of identity. And while nothing here is really groundbreaking enough to strike any tender cultural nerves, I enjoyed the sci-fi exploration of how having a cybernetic body could make someone question their sense of identity. There's also the implication that having a body which works differently than other people's could create both an attraction to and fear of connecting to people (in this case, an android) that one wouldn't normally identify with.
...Or this could just be a long-winded, flowery way of saying I'm a sucker for stories about robots and cyborgs, OKAY!? I'll take my cybernetic space opera romances wherever I can get 'em.
I also really enjoyed the fact that the protagonist doesn't always make the stereotypical "right" decisions, and that it's quietly emphasized that she doesn't really have a choice because she's working against individuals and societal systems far beyond her ability to survive or fight without collateral damage. This doesn't necessarily feel like a big mission statement of the book, but personally it's just nice to find a story where "morally gray" means acknowledging the powerlessness of people living at the bottom of any given system, instead of the more common portrayal of powerful heroes fetishizing the pain of big moral choices that don't affect their own everyday lives.
I also enjoyed one particular aspect of the way the virus worked, though I can 100% imagine some people will think it's cheesy. But I haven't ever read anything like this before, and it definitely got my brain whirling with new ideas I've never considered. I'm super curious to see if that will be further explored in later books.
To sum up, if you like simple, easy-to-read space operas with some romance and found-family, space-pirate vibes, this is a solid read even if it might not be your favorite. Not lighthearted by any means, but certainly straightforward and fun in its own way. If you're iffy reading about pandemics while living through one, or if soft sci-fi, space opera, or other aspects of sci-fi like cybernetics and androids don't do it for you, best to avoid.
July 19, 2017
Seriously solid sci-fi! I am absolutely in love with the dark edge Hayes brought to the story. Though, while there is a healthy dose of death and doom, there is also a feeling of hope and retribution. Can't wait for the sequel!
September 16, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. I have been a fan of this author's books for quite a while so was really excited about reading this one and omg it was worth reading!!! Being the first in a series I really didn't know what to expect but was blown away by how this was written, how the characters were developed and the interaction between them all. You're were so many elements in this story that were so unique that I have never read before but talking too much about them will give away important parts of this story away but expect so much excitement throughout this tale with an addictive quality that will make you keep turning the pages and look forward to the release of the second book, I am dying to read where this story is going to go.
Each character in this story is so unique, I have to say that I adored reading about Orion and would love to know more but I really feel for Clem. Once you get to the end of the book you will see what I am talking about. She has been through so much in her past let alone what she goes through within this book. She struggles daily emotionally and battles the fear that she is more machine than human but she still gets up everyday to help and protect her loved ones. I really love her character and would love to read more about her.
I adored this book and I can't shout loud enough about how everyone needs to read this!!!!
Each character in this story is so unique, I have to say that I adored reading about Orion and would love to know more but I really feel for Clem. Once you get to the end of the book you will see what I am talking about. She has been through so much in her past let alone what she goes through within this book. She struggles daily emotionally and battles the fear that she is more machine than human but she still gets up everyday to help and protect her loved ones. I really love her character and would love to read more about her.
I adored this book and I can't shout loud enough about how everyone needs to read this!!!!
September 10, 2017
I liked Touching Infinity and can't wait for the next book too come out so I can find out what happens in Clementine's story.
I liked Clementine Jones, a human that's a little over half cyborg too. She is the 1st mate on the space pirate ship Pícara. Clementine and her shipmates get paid by top corporations to steal important information from their competitors. It can be pretty dangerous at times but Clementine and her shipmates are a great team and every job they've had up until now has been relatively easy for them with minimal injuries. Given an offer hard to refuse they decide to check out the job. Finding out too late that it's much more dangerous than it seemed. Clementine and her shipmates have to find a way to escape without any casualties. Just when they think they've made it they are thrown a curveball that is so horrible it's hard to imagine.
I liked Clementine Jones, a human that's a little over half cyborg too. She is the 1st mate on the space pirate ship Pícara. Clementine and her shipmates get paid by top corporations to steal important information from their competitors. It can be pretty dangerous at times but Clementine and her shipmates are a great team and every job they've had up until now has been relatively easy for them with minimal injuries. Given an offer hard to refuse they decide to check out the job. Finding out too late that it's much more dangerous than it seemed. Clementine and her shipmates have to find a way to escape without any casualties. Just when they think they've made it they are thrown a curveball that is so horrible it's hard to imagine.
May 25, 2020
I had no idea that this was going to be part suspense, part horror and part sci-fi. EEEKs! Skittering, screeching and scratching noises coming from the dark, deserted hallways of ship. And I had to go to bed after finishing which wasn't as restful with my imagination. Clementine is part human/part machine and the first officer of a pirate space ship. Despite her connection to the rest of the crew, she still doubts just how human she truly remains. Will the next job be the one that changes everything? Will her connection to the machine make her more susceptible to the danger or will her ability to control the environment allow for immunity?
August 31, 2017
Wow! This is the first book I have read by Erin Hayes and i can only say wow. You really get taken in with details and become a space pirate right along with Clementine and the crew of the Picara. It has so many great sci-fi elements that keep you wanting more and causes the need to put it down that much harder. I can not wait to dive into book two that's for sure to know more of what happens with everybody and the virus that threatens them all! Now I am off to find more Erin Hayes books to gobble up, because I might just become a fangirl!!!!
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August 23, 2017
I'm choking on the basic premise, , otherwise this would have gotten four stars. It turned out more enjoyable than I expected, even with that. Enough that I want to read more, the highest compliment I can give any book.
September 12, 2017
Touching Infinity is a book purchased as part of the Dominion Rising Anthology. I have to admit, I really liked this one for some reason. The characters were likeable and interesting, and the plot was unusual enough to keep me wondering what would happen next. I'll be interested in reading other books by this writer.
November 23, 2017
An author so talented they have you reading sub genres you never considered before and LOVING every minute of it. The world she paints is so detailed you feel like your right there with Clem and her crew. As this is book one I am all to excited to see where things go from here. I first read this story in the Dominion Rising book bundle and wanted to review this book specifically! Check it out!!
November 6, 2019
On the whole, an easy read. A very typical plot, but it's also interesting and different to anything I've read lately. I'm intrigued by the virus. The characterisation of Clementine isn't too bad. She's multi-dimensional in way, but sparingly developed in this first book. Not feeling the whole Clem & Orion though. There was more to Clem & PC and they're platonic!
December 11, 2019
Engaging
Lots of action, quick paced story. A ship and it's motley crew or space pirate family. The heroine is both tough and vulnerable. I enjoyed the characters. Even though there is another installment in this series, this was a stand alone novel. If you like sci-fi, you'll enjoy this story. I have already ordered the next installment.
Lots of action, quick paced story. A ship and it's motley crew or space pirate family. The heroine is both tough and vulnerable. I enjoyed the characters. Even though there is another installment in this series, this was a stand alone novel. If you like sci-fi, you'll enjoy this story. I have already ordered the next installment.
September 30, 2017
A great read about space pirates in a time when the corporations fight for control. The story has a lot of detail and discriptions allow you to picture it in your mind. Great Readin Everyone!!!!!!!!!!
August 26, 2017
can't wait to read more!
November 22, 2019
I liked it
It wasn't a fast read for me. It took awhile to get into it. But it ended up a pretty Good story.
It wasn't a fast read for me. It took awhile to get into it. But it ended up a pretty Good story.
December 28, 2019
The story in and of itself was very good, but too much offensive, and unnecessary foul language.
dnf-to-read
March 23, 20201/10: Couldn't get past the first few chapters; not for me.
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