Infinit

The Infiniti Trilogy #3

by Rachel Hetrick

War is coming… And Ellayne is the only one who can stop it. But can she do it? Can she really kill her own brother?

Ellayne is the rightful queen of Phildeterre. But her half-brother, Diomedes, holds the castle and the country in the grip of his dark magic. Magic more powerful than the world has ever seen.

Everyone-her trusted council and her enemies alike-all believe the only way to stop him is to end his life and take the throne by force. However, she can’t imagine taking the life of the man who was once her childhood friend, her confidante, her guide through the labyrinthine royal world. But is he still the brother from her memories? Could there be another way?

Time is running out. Will her indecisiveness cause her beloved country to fracture once more? Or will she become the queen her country needs?

Unknown Binding

Published January 1, 2021

About the author

When the world went nuts at the beginning of 2020, the pandemic led to the closing of the school I was employed at overseas. It was then I decided the time had come for me to fulfill my childhood dream of becoming a published author. I have been writing for almost all of my life (some of my first memories are of creating stories).

With the inspiration of many incredible authors on Youtube, I have grown as a writer, editor, and now publisher. When I moved back to Colorado with my Siamese cat, Syra, I started down the exciting road of publishing. In fact, I'm publishing my debut novel, CURSE OF INFINITI, at the end of 2020!
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When I'm not writing, rewriting, or working on something bookish, I enjoy photography, watching copious amounts of Youtube videos, or of course reading.

Reviews

[Anais (atrailofpages) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, that was a great end to this series! A tad bittersweet, but I enjoy endings like that personally.

You think that after the second book we would be done with the twists, but oh no! There’s even more in this one! Now that Ellayne’s half brother has declared war, the story primarily focused on Ellayne and her learning how to be a leader, a queen if you will, and preparing her people for war. This third book was a bit slow, and there was a bit of drama(with Ellayne there always is), but it helped Ellayne and others to learn what to put first when it came to their wants and needs, especially for the people.

Unfortunately, Ellayne still irritated me, I don’t think she ever truly grew, I never could bring myself to like her character, but everyone else seemed to find their ways, learn a lot about themselves, and everything just tied up into a nice bow for everyone and the kingdom, even for The Dark and the people that dwell there.

This is overall a great series with a lot of twists and turns, and magic. I recommend it if you love fantasies! Thank you to the author for a free digital copy.

[Micah · Rating 4 out of 5]

*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*

I’ve really been looking forward to the final book of “The Infiniti Trilogy!” By this point in the series, I’m deeply invested in the plot and characters, and “Infinit” was thinking even more than what I was hoping for. Hetrick’s writing was especially captivating in this book. With the suspense and plot twists, I couldn’t put the book down. I had to know how it ended! I won’t give any spoilers, but although there were certainly things I didn’t expect, I was really pleased by the ending. It felt like the perfect amount of closure that also left me wanting more. I’d highly recommend this trilogy to any reader of YA fiction and/or fantasy—or anyone looking for a good story.

[Dr M S Bhagyalakshmi Bhat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you for gifting me an ecopy of your book in exchange for an honest review.

⚠️Spoiler in and of itself if you haven't read the first two books of the series⚠️

Review:

A rollercoaster ride of emotions.A message for our lives in each chapter as we read,be it in a dialogue or in narration (specifically,'we forgive for our mental peace than if the other person is worthy of it') I needed that very much.A lot more info on magic,light/dark/rune is given alongwith continued world building.
Armannii is still my favourite.Without spoiling,all I can tell you is,if you want a book with
🌸Fantasy
🌸No smut or one with under 18 romance
🌸Beautiful and believable(as in,with fights) friendship with ups and downs
🌸Loyalty and Royalty
🌸Magic,then this is the right trilogy for you.

I can't wait for the series she has coming in future.

4/5

Kindle version needs a bit more editing.

[Janine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rachel Hetrick concluded the Infiniti trilogy well with this last installment, full of engaging characters and even more world expansion, while wrapping up the loose ends in a satisfying way. I love Ellayne once again, and she’s not a perfect character, as she does make a bunch of mistakes, but learns from them. I also love her attitude, a bit stubborn, but with a good heart as she navigates the increasingly tense situation she’s forced into. I really liked the way she came to resolve the final conflict. The other characters are great too, and I love how each of them took a role in the story. The plot goes at a nice pace and I got immersed in the story when it came to the climax. A great YA Dark Fantasy and I’m looking forward to seeing more of what Hetrick has for us!

*I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review*

[Lyra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I finally got to read the last book of this trilogy which is Infinit!! It started off really interesting as they prepare to fight for their land. As a lover of the fantasy genre, i really like battles and fighting for their kingdom. I only read this book for 2 days because I was eager to know what will happen.

The world building is great and i love that this book has a map to help me imagine the lands of Phildeterre. The portals between Phildeterre and the Dark always amazes me.

I got to see the growth of the characters throughout the trilogy especially Kade and Ellayne. They both grow to defend and fight even if its hard due to the challenges that they always faced. One thing that I noticed and learned from them was that they were not alone through this process, they've got each other and they choose to fight together to overthrow the evil. Armanii was the best companion I never saw coming. They made a great team.

As we near the ending, there were plot twists and some revelations that left me stunned. I had no words for it but I am amazed and in-awe by the ending.

[Alisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

*sobbing*
My favorite characters died. Not fair Rachel

[Rhoni Goslin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a good finish line for the trilogy! The characters have developed a lot from the beginning of the story and it was cool to see the main character grow in her resolve and strength. If you like adventure, fascinating plot, and romance all in one fun package, you’ll enjoy this series! I’m excited to read the other books set in the land of Phildeterre and I can’t wait to see what’s in store. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Gae · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Magic and humanity must have balance."

‼Review with spoilers‼
Although Ellayne had immensely grown since the curse of Infiniti was lifted, the book showed her imperfections which made her more human. She had to fight in a war that was new to her as a queen. It was a war that she wished she wouldn't go to and fight because her great adversary was her brother, King Diomedes. But of course there were people around her who helped her to plan and fight for peace. Many have died in this trilogy but it was tragic for me to see one of my favorite characters, Armannii, die. He was funny and he loved to tease his listener, and yet he's the kind of friend that you would love to have if your mind is clouded because he would make things clear for you. If I were in Ellayne's shoes, I might be annoyed at his snarky and narcissistic remarks, but I enjoyed them as a reader. And having him around a lot since the second book made me miss him more. I just had a feeling that something would happen to him but I was brushing it off hoping that my gut feeling was wrong. It was like reading Snape's tragic fate all over again.

On the bright side, I like that Ellayne and Kade revealed their feelings for each other towards the last part of the book. And Ellayne and I even had the the same word in mind: Finally! I kind of like how covert they were in expressing their love for each other even if I could tell since book one.

I'm glad to have been part of Ellayne's journey. Even if it was full of twists and turns, there's a promise that goodness will always prevail.

[Lovielyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Rachel Hetrick for providing me a copy in exchange for my honest review.

After a long time, I finally finished the Infiniti trilogy and that's not because the conclusion of the trilogy is bad, its actually because after passing my licensure exam, I struggled when it comes to adjusting with my employment.

This was a beautiful conclusion for Ellayne and Phildettere, considering the amount of grief and death they have experienced. Tbh, some parts were kind of a drag to me since I was reading it during a slump and also because I just want the action to kick in 😂 And if you thought that the death and grief ended in Book 2, Rachel Hetrick made sure to leave a scar on this one. Miss ma'am, we need to talk about my beloved Armanii. LIKE WHY?! My beautiful elf 😭

This book will make me question every "I'm proud of you" line starting from now. The storyline broke me several times especially with the memories of Dio and how he held to the last memory that kept his humanity: the birth of Ellayne.

What I love the most about the trilogy is the values it will teach you. The first book taught me to never give up, the second taught me the value of friendship and bond, and the third taught me that death could only be the beginning of a fresh start; that indifferences is nothing if love is present. Reading about Kiegan again made me so happy since he was my favorite compared to Kade (but still, the come back of Kiegan won't make me forget about Armanii's passing 🤨). And the banter between Armanii and Ellayne, even in the middle of facing a dangerous creature, will always be gold to me. I will really miss Armanii and I know they will to since throughout his appearance, he acted as as the cement to most of the characters; reminding them of what's essential to do and protecting them with all his might 😭

All I can say is that if you read this trilogy, be ready to be broken, to laugh, and for the surprises it brings. Can't wait to read Dio's back story.

[AJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a roller coaster ride!
I really enjoyed this series, it did match upto my expectations when I heard this one was a great read.
The author did a very well job on world building and the magic system.
The characters felt real, raw and flawed. Our heroine is a sassy one.We see each of the character's struggle with the dark and light side in them. They make mistakes and they realize it and do their best to mend them. Each character had purpose and a back story.

The only thing you need to look for is that the book kind of repeats things over but if you hold on you get a different point, also answers to your questions that keep popping out through the whole read and ties up the loose ends. (They say Patience is virtue😁) and author you can't just kill off my fav characters 😤

Jump into this one if you like Royalties, magical creatures, romance, adventure and of course an elf who can't stop his mouth from coming up with witty comebacks! I am talking about Armannii of course 😉 (just love that guy❤)

[Hirnakshi Panwar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series just gets better and better. I went into with high expectations and wasn't disappointed. Kiegan is my favourite character after Kade and it was heartbreaking to read what he was going through. And I did not see that plot twist coming! And Armani he was the life of the book and the dark was a good soul as the end of everything! They both did not deserve that:(

But this series is highly highly recommended!

[n ❀ · Rating 4 out of 5]

wow that was sweet! 3.5 stars!