A New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and IndieBoundbestseller!
Balancing epic and intensely personal stakes, bestselling author Adam Silvera’s Infinity Son is a gritty, fast-paced adventure about two brothers caught up in a magical war generations in the making.
Growing up in New York, brothers Emil and Brighton always idolized the Spell Walkers—a vigilante group sworn to rid the world of specters. While the Spell Walkers and other celestials are born with powers, specters take them, violently stealing the essence of endangered magical creatures.
Brighton wishes he had a power so he could join the fray. Emil just wants the fighting to stop. The cycle of violence has taken a toll, making it harder for anyone with a power to live peacefully and openly. In this climate of fear, a gang of specters has been growing bolder by the day.
Then, in a brawl after a protest, Emil manifests a power of his own—one that puts him right at the heart of the conflict and sets him up to be the heroic Spell Walker Brighton always wanted to be.
Brotherhood, love, and loyalty will be put to the test, and no one will escape the fight unscathed.
Reviews
"With Infinity Son, Adam Silvera has created an immersive, mind-bending world built around a sibling relationship that is both thoughtful and heart-wrenching." — Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes
"Adam Silvera has crafted an urban fantasy so intricate, so woven into our hyperconnected modern world and everyday issues, you'll swear the Spell Walkers of New York are real. A magical joyride with a cast full of heart." — Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Warcross
Norma's Review
First, I would like to put a quick little guide on something that initially had me confused. Like most fantasy/sci-fi worlds, there are in-universe terms and this book is no exception.
Gleamcrafters: ANYONE with magic
Celestials: Born with powers.
Specters: Steal powers form blood of magic creatures.
Spell Walkers: Celestial vigilantes.
Blood Casters: Gang of specters.
Now that that's out of the way, I'm still reading this book and currently about one third of the way through. It takes place in modern day New York where magic and creatures like phoenixes exist. The story changes POVs between the main characters, Emil and Brighton, as well as a few other characters. It's a fun read so far and I'm loving this mash up of a magical world where modern cell phones and Instagram exist. It's not a secret society type of magic either; some of these Celestials are public figures, such as online influencers and up-and-coming politicians!
I can't spoil much myself as I'm still reading it, but I'd definitely say to give this series a try!
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