3.5 stars

Wendy Xu's art style is absolutely stunning! This is a wonderfully created graphic novel. I loved the color schemes and the characterization of the robots on Mars. I don't think I've read a graphic novel where the main character is a student at university, so that was super fun! Clem travels to Mars to study Artificial Intelligence and robot construction. She meets Kye, who is Dr. Lin's assistant and her ultimate creation. They develop feelings for one another and the question and blurring of AI and humanity is called into question as Clem tries to save Kye. I loved the art, but the story wasn't groundbreaking for me. There were several things that I greatly enjoyed that were explored on artificial intelligence, science, creation, and relationships with toxic mothers.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel. I’ve just recently started reading them, but this is one of my favorites.

Thanks for the #gifted copy!

This book is absolutely gorgeous. The art, the story, the worldview...it is truly breathtaking. Young robotics scientist Clem moves to Mars to work under her idol, the prestigious Dr. Lin. Soon after starting her work, Clem meets both Dr. Lin and her AI assistant Kye who looks very much like a human. Clem and Kye find themselves drawn to each other, and the more time they spend together, the more Kye becomes self-aware, developing his own feelings and desires outside of what he was made for. The questions of what makes us human, and of whether AI can essentially become human, are explored with grace and compassion. This book is especially relevant in today's world as AI technology is developing at an alarming rate. While Clem and some other characters truly care about their AI counterparts, Dr. Lin still views Kye as her property, whose only purpose is to serve her needs. This book is especially relevant in today's world as AI technology is developing at an alarming rate. Xu explores some of the ethics of a very possible future that may not be as far off as many still think. Some deep and rather important conversations will likely happen after reading this book. Highly recommended for all audiences.

"The Infinity Particle" is an absolute masterpiece! This graphic novel takes storytelling to a whole new level with its stunning artwork and captivating narrative. Each panel is a work of art, and the characters leap off the page with depth and emotion. 5 stars without a doubt!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

I love loved this book. Beautiful art and story. I definitely will own this and reread. Also I want library owls.

The artwork was beautiful but the story was a little lackluster and forgettable, I read the first book by Xu and that one was also a miss for me.

This one was very interesting an thought provoking. I enjoyed Wendy Xu's previous graphic novel Mooncakes so I wanted to give this one a try. This seems to be my year of science fiction. Clementine moves to Mars to start a new job/apprenticeship from the renowned Dr. Marvella Lin, a professor who specializes in artificial intelligence. However, Clementine very quickly realizes that there might be something wrong with this whole situation when she meets Dr. Lin's AI assistant Kye.

This graphic novel explores a lot of deep scientific topics like consciousness, the qualifications of sentience, freedom for AI who have gained sentience, and more all while exploring how past trauma and family colors how you develop in life.

what a beautiful and complex little scifi love story. set in the future in a community on mars, the infinity particle asks big questions about autonomy, personhood, technology, trauma, and loss.

all beings are worthy of care and respect, whether plants, animals, clones, AI. this story delivers that message with great tenderness.

also, the book is a joy to read because of the beautiful art and coloring. the soft pinks and blues are dreamy, and the characters are stylish and expressive. the futuristic mars setting is both otherworldly and wholly understandable. and i love the quiet emotional depth to clem and kye's romance. i'm officially a wendy xu fan!!

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children's Books for providing me with a copy of this book in return for an honest review.

The human-AI love story I've been waiting for. I wasn't wild about mooncakes so I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this one. The underlying handling of abusive parents I also thought was done really well and I like it's larger statements about AI, life, and responsibility.

The art in this graphic novel was super cute and pleasing to the eye but I couldn’t bring myself to finish it,I just think it wasn’t for me!

Since I DNF this one I won’t be giving it a low rating as that would not be fair because I’m sure others will love this!

Thank you NetGalley and to the publishers for giving me an early release copy in exchange for my honest review.

A stunning color palette to accompany the beautifully crafted story. Wendy Xu's books are a gift to all readers, especially those who love Artificial Intelligence.

This book is really topical as people talk about the implications of AI. I really liked that people reference robot rights that already existed in this world. I wasn't super convinced by the romance, but they were a cute couple.

This science fiction graphic novel brings the pastels and art style which feels whimsical. Full of little touches, The Infinity Particle reminds me of why I love Xu's graphic novel style. It has echoes of what made me love Mooncakes combined with new touches. I was instantly intrigued in the science fiction world building in each panel, but what really caught my interest is how The Infinity Particle explores choices.

This graphic novel was an unexpectedly intense and deep sci-fi story about what makes someone (something?) deserve autonomy as well as what makes someone human. The story was entertaining yet moving, and it kept me reading as I rooted for Clem and Kye to figure out their future. As we begin to jump into the world of AI in our contemporary world, the questions asked in this book are ones that will need to be answered in the future.

As technology evolves, I think we'll be seeing more and more books like "The Infinity Particle" with AI or robot protagonists. Clementine, a young scientist into machine learning and AI, has the opportunity to work in a lab with her mentor Dr. Lin. When Dr. Lin shows Clementine her most recent AI, Kye, she is amazed at how lifelike he is. As Clementine and Kye spend more time together, Kye becomes only more human, much to Dr. Lin's anger.

I thought this was a quick, fun read, with some great themes and questions. I was not a fan of the romantic subplot. While the character was passably human, that wasn't the issue in terms of my connection with these two characters together. It moved too fast: they were friends who then kiss and confess their love for each other much too quickly to be believable.

This book had me grappling with those deep questions of sentience--does AI have it? How much do they have? Should I be thanking my Amazon Alexas and ChatGPTs for doing all of this unpaid labor? I'm hoping to read more books like this in the future!

I loved The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu! There are so many important themes in this graphic novel like autonomy, freedom, abuse, and finding out someone whose work you love and respect is a terrible person. Xu's artwork is beautiful and I loved the way AIs were depicted in this story! I do wish this had been longer because I would have loved to get to know the world better, but I'm crossing my fingers for another story from this universe!

The artwork in this book is lovely, and the author has created some attractive backgrounds. The cozy household settings and architectural design were terrific. I liked the artwork but thought the story could have been more satisfying. Most of the plot and conflict were due to the love interest rather than the main character. The main character had a vague narrative arc. She seemed to be along for the ride rather than a driving force in the story.

This story feels sort of inevitable. Since we started working towards building AI, the question was going become, what makes us human. If programs can think, do they have rights? Are there limits to how they should be treated? And is it different than the expectations for people. It's an interesting exploration of emotional control and how our own history influences our perceptions, but the narrative is a bit monotonous.

Clementine has moved to Mars to start a new life. Clementine works for Dr. Marcella Lin, while working for Dr. Lin, Clementine meets Kye. Kye is Dr. Lin's humanoid AI assistant. Clementine and Kye begin to develop a friendship that makes Clementine question her opinions about AI. A graphic novel for tweens and teens that they will enjoy.