I absolutely loved this, it was amazing, my first read by Adam Silvera, now I’m not sure why I’ve never read his work before. An action packed fantasy, great twists and suspense, wonderful well developed characters with good representation present. I am going to look for more books now and make up for lost time. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

I was very lucky to get an early proof from the publisher. I am aware of Adam Silvera's other books but had not read any. This is a new direction for his writing and the synopsis is totally my kind of read. I was not disappointed. From the off I knew the twins about to celebrate their 18th birthday might be starting a journey. Not in the way they imagined though. Emil is thoughtful and loves his job at the museum where he can only hope for a more permanent role upstairs in the sun room where the phoenix different species are shown. Downstairs are the phoenix natural enemies the basilisks. His brother Brighton wants more likes and attention on his Instagram, that's why he is all about filming the Celestials when they spot them chasing someone who has stolen powers. Little do the twins know their world is about to be turned upside down. I liked the chapters from different characters points of view following different sides of the story. It flows well and to be honest I can easily see this as a TV series or movie. Easy to follow and great characters with flaws, powers and history I wanted to find out more. It's a bit X-Men meets Heroes as most Celestials come into their powers by their 18th birthday. The ending will have fans reeling and jumping up for book 2 as many did when finishing Hunger Games Catching Fire. Infinity Son is cool, powerfully packed with action and definitely one to watch out for 2020. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it and can't wait to highly recommend in store.

This is the first book I read by this author and won't surely be the last as I found it excellent. The amazing world building, the style of writing, and the well thought cast of characters are the elements that make this story gripping and enjoyable. I look forward to reading other stories by this author. Highly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I first discovered Adam Silvera when I came across the genius concept behind They Both Die at the End, and, depiate being completely emotionally destroyed by that book, I decided I needed to dive into more of his writing. Fast forward a few years, and I’ve read everything that Adam’s ever had published, so when I heard the next book would be the start of a fantasy series with LGBTQ+ characters, my eyes damn-near popped out of my head in excitement, and the countdown waiting for proofs has been torturous. In short, I had some pretty darn high expectations for Infinity Son. Thankfully, the book is everything I could’ve asked for, combining a fantastically built urban fantasy world with a colourful and largely-brilliantly developed cast, including a cracking pair of protagonists. For me, the world-building is always the most important part of any fantasy or speculative novel. No matter how great the characters or plot, if the setting doesn’t feel exciting and fully-crafted, you’re fighting a losing battle. Luckily, Infinity Son borrows some of the best elements of urban fantasy, traditional fantasy and superhero mythology, with a glimpse at social media and influencer culture thrown in for good measure. Set in an alternate version of New York, the book throws a pair of twins, Emil and Brighton, into the middle of a war generations in the making. Emil and Brighton both dream of being celestials – humans who develop superhero-style powers like flight and control over the wind – and, despite having no powers, they are drawn into the war between celestials and specters, humans who artificially give themselves powers by transfusing the blood of mythical creatures. This is where some of the traditional high fantasy elements come in, with much of the world built around various types of phoenix, though basilisks, hydras and more are also deeply embroiled in the mythology. It makes for a fascinating cocktail of the best of fantasy fiction, even before you add in deliciously nerdy references to memorabilia and Funko pops. The plot itself is strong, with a logical structure, good twists and turns and a brilliant cliffhanger that’s left me desperate for the second book already. But, as ever with Adam’s books, it’s the characters that really shine. Emil and Brighton have a fantastic relationship that never feels forced and develops in an incredibly realistic way throughout the book, and both twins’ relationship with their friend Prudencia is also cleverly nuanced. As ever, I’m a sucker for a gay storyline, and there’s several to sink your teeth into here, as you’d expect from one of Adam’s books. I won’t say too much more for spoilers-sake, though I suspect anyone will quickly spot who the main two love interests are in the book, and their relationship is a highly satisfying combination of first love, teen angst and conflict, which had me desperately rooting for the couple. As you can tell, I’m a real fan of this one. There’s always a fear when an author switches genres that it’ll be a stretch too far, but Adam Silvera casts all those fears from mind in just a few short pages, and the end result is a brilliant first entry in a highly promising new series that gives some much-needed LGBT representation to a genre desperately starved of such characters. I’m already eagerly awaiting the next book (and the one after), and can’t wait for everyone else to read this too! I received a proof copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Many thanks to Simon & Schuster for sending me a copy.

I was thrilled to receive an early proof copy of this book, and it did not disappoint. Well written, breathlessly plotted and action packed, this has everything you want in YA fantasy. Opening with twin brothers coming into powers on their 18th birthday, the story sweeps you along easily from page to page. With an X-men feel in many places, the Celestials are people with extraordinary gifts. Set in a modern world complete with Youtube videos and social media and told from multiple viewpoints, this could have ended up dizzying and hard to follow - instead it rounds out Silvera's world building and draws you in deeper with each chapter. The characters are the real draw in this one though. The two brothers are bonded, although very different, and the family theme works seamlessly with the exploration of different kinds of love. The mixing of magic with romance is not new, but Silvera's writing makes it seem effortless - reminiscent of Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunters series, the LGBT elements are woven into the fabric of the characters, so nothing feels forced, and each character is as honest and relateable as the next. Really looking forward to Book Two!