M. R. Carey: Infinity Gate

Hi everyone

Infinity Gate is the first book in the Pandominion duology by M. R. Carey.
I got my book from Bol.com and I have to say, this book really pulled me in.

"The a political and trading alliance of a million worlds. Except that they’re really just one world, Earth, in many different realities. And when an A.I. threat arises that could destroy everything the Pandominion has built, they’ll eradicate it by whatever means necessary.
Scientist Hadiz Tambuwal is looking for a solution to her own Earth’s environmental collapse when she stumbles across the secret of inter-dimensional travel, a secret that could save everyone on her dying planet. It leads her into the middle of a war on a scale she never dreamed of. And she needs to choose a side before every reality pays the price."

I really liked this book. The writing style is quite dense, and I’ll admit, the first few days I picked it up, it took me some time to get into it. But once I was a few pages in, I couldn’t put it down. It’s definitely not a light read, but it’s absolutely worth the effort.

The characters are what really made this story shine. You get to know them so well that you understand their choices, even when you know they’re not the smartest. The book focuses on a handful of characters, each with their own distinct personalities and plotlines. There’s never a dull moment, and I especially loved reading from the perspective of a machine; it was different, exciting, and made me question so much about our own world and what the future might hold.

The worldbuilding is rich and immersive. I loved learning about the different peoples and worlds, especially the races that evolved from completely different ancestors. It’s all so vivid and fascinating.
I’m really hoping we’ll learn more about the Ansurrection in the next book. It’s such an intriguing plotline, and I want to know how it came to be and how it all works. And honestly, I can’t wait to find out how everything ends! This book was so promising and left me with so many questions; especially about the narrator. Who are they/he/she? I have an idea but I can't know for sure. For now.

If you love sci-fi that makes you think and keeps you on the edge of your seat, Infinity Gate is absolutely worth your time. I’m already counting down the days until I can dive into the second book!

Happy reading!
Helena