Oh, this was a really great read! I loved reading about Alicia and the world that she explores, all the different choices that were made that lead to various different outcomes! It was so entertaining and I couldn't wait to find out what would happen next!

Ok, if you've read a number of my reviews and know my tastes, then this paragraph is not going to be a surprise. This cover is absolutely stunning, the colours are so pretty and look so fantastic, and with the smoke effect, it's a pretty mesmerizing cover! And this book deserves it!

The fact that her hallucinations were actually of other worlds, where different choices had been made then her own, is such a cool concept. That she's got this bond with Jax was pretty great as well, I really enjoyed the two of them.

The fact that she's a spandrel, to be able to merge with her alter-unververse selves was so cool. Watching her visit these other worlds, and how they were different, on this quest, was so entertaining to read, and I really enjoyed watching the story unfold!

I had a really great time reading this book, and I'm really glad that I did!

The summary really caught me and I immediately wanted to read the book. Coyle had me at Sylvia Plath because who doesn't? reading the book, the start was really dragging and I just wanted to continue you know. Without even realizing, I am already hooked and read until after 3am. I loved our MC Alicia. She's just like any other normal girl in the beginning but then her hallucinations started coming. I loved how her character grew as the story progresses.

I recently bought a new kindle after my old one broke. For some reason I was unable to download this title from the cloud onto my kindle, therefore I will be unable to review this title. I am sorry for any inconvenience caused

This is one of those YA novels that left me torn at the end. On the one hand, the premise is so good! But I wasn't a fan of how the story dragged on. I was fascinated by these multiple, dying worlds, but the author seemed to shift focus onto the relationship instead.

Now I remember why I used to avoid doing a lot of blog tours (even though they’re fantastic and a lot of fun) but I realized that the biggest downside is that you have to finish reading the book so you can actually write a review on it unless you opt for something else (i.e. giveaway, interview, etc.) instead. While, I enjoyed reading The Infinity of You & Me, I found the plot very confusing to the point that I considered putting it down but then I remembered this blog tour…so I strived forward.

I think the most confusing thing about the plot was that the whole spandrel thing was never clearly explained. There were just random tidbits left here and there and the reader is supposed to piece everything together but with a lot of action going on, it’s difficult to separate from what was necessary to understand the spandrel concept and what was just plot fodder. Also, a lot of information wasn’t completely pieced together until the last few chapters when things finally come together but by then, a lot of readers might have already given this book up. It wasn’t also just the whole spandrel thing, it was also the different triggers for different spandrels, how one could enter someone else’s alternate reality, how to create your own branch, etc. Honestly, it was just all very confusing.

I was not a huge fan of Alicia – the main protagonist in this book. I found her somewhat dull and I simply could not connect with her. I also didn’t really understand her fascination with Jax since there was pretty much little to no interaction between the two and suddenly, she realized that she had intense feelings for him? Say what? It just didn’t make any sense to me especially since they could only interact when she succeeded in entering that parallel world. I would have understood it a little more if she found interest in her one true friend but at the same time, they were merely platonic friends. Another thing I couldn’t get about Alicia was the fact that she was so timid especially in the beginning when she couldn’t make decisions without freaking out and getting hallucinations. I’m the type of person who would be aggravated and frustrated if I met someone like her because I simply cannot stand people who aren’t confident (or seem confident) or just simply have a very weak personality. And Alicia most definitely had a very weak personality.

Another thing I couldn’t comprehend was the fact that her own mother was allowing Alicia to think that she was going crazy and that there was something wrong with her when she knew full well what exactly was going on. I mean, she even got her going to a therapist to talk things out and take medications to suppress those symptoms. I guess, in her own way, she was trying to get Alicia to be normal, but having your own daughter think she is going crazy and taking medications isn’t okay. At least isn’t in my book.

Overall, I found this book to be just okay – I didn’t particularly like the characters and I found the plot to be difficult to fully comprehend. The premise sounded really promising but I think the execution was a bit lacking. However, if you enjoy complicated plots and sci-fi/fantasy novels then definitely give this one a shot.

What if every life-altering choice you made could split your world into infinite worlds?

Almost fifteen, Alicia is smart and funny with a deep connection to the poet Sylvia Plath, but she’s ultimately failing at life. With a laundry list of diagnoses, she hallucinates different worlds—strange, decaying, otherworldly yet undeniably real worlds that are completely unlike her own with her single mom and one true friend. In one particularly vivid hallucination, Alicia is drawn to a boy her own age named Jax who’s trapped in a dying universe. Days later, her long-lost father shows up at her birthday party, telling her that the hallucinations aren’t hallucinations, but real worlds; she and Jax are bound by a strange past and intertwining present. This leads her on a journey to find out who she is while trying to save the people and worlds she loves. J.Q. Coyle’s The Infinity of You & Me is a wild ride through unruly hearts and vivid worlds guaranteed to captivate.
Wooooow, another weird read, but another great read too! I spent a lot of this book confused as to what was happening and where Alicia was, there were multiple versions of her, her world, and it was often hard to follow. Did this bother me? Noooo. It was brilliant.

A little odd, but not in an entirely negative way. It just took me a long time to get into it, but once I did I enjoyed it very much.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley and would like to thank St. Martin's Press and J.Q. Coyle.

I didn't know what to expect when I first started reading this book, the cover it's absolutely breathtaking which is what made me want to read it in the first place. Also, I knew that J.Q. Coyle is two writers and it really interested me to see how this would go.

Alicia is a teenager who lives with her mother trying to slug her way through high school with only one friend. With crippling hallucinations that completely phase her out, they just seem to be getting worse. What if these weren't hallucinations? Other worlds, other lives, lives where she knows her absent father? Is she ready to find out the truth and the danger it beholds?

I had heard so many mixed reviews about this book so I wasn't sure about it when I first started to read it. It took me a bit to get into it but once I was I couldn't stop reading I WAS HOOKED! The book was left with many unanswered questions so I'm hoping there will be a sequel. Due to the length it took me to get into it, I would give it 3 and a half stars.

I loved our leading lady, she was just like any normal teenager at the start (apart from the hallucinations) and I loved how she progressed throughout the book. I also liked how she wasn't one of these leading ladies who think "everyone better listen to me as I know best and every male character should drop at my feet" she actually kicked ass. The only thing I would have liked would have been for her to be a little older, I think for the way the story progressed being older would have suited it. 15 was just a bit young.

I also adored our other characters! Hafeez, Jax, Sprowitz and Pynch were really well thought out. Hafeez was so loyal and sweet, Jax being determined and strong where Sprowitz was lost and you really did feel for him. Pynch was my favourite, kind and an all-around fighter I'm holding out for a second book and lots more of him!

I feel the multi-universe aspect was done really well, everything gelled and it was explained clearly. There was plenty character growth and everyone was pretty likeable in their own way, even Alex! This made the book a lot more enjoyable.

I'm glad I got the chance to read the book and I just hope we do get a second!

"He covered my hand with his. "What now?" he says. But he must know the answer. Everything."

I read this almost a year ago and for some reason never got around to putting the review up.

I really liked the cover for this book. The colour combinations caught my eye right away, and even though I wasn’t sure about the genres it looked like an interesting read.

For a debut novel, this book was a good read. It started out great, pulled me right in, however as the plot became more complex I started to lose track of what was going on. I feel like I missed something and it affected how I felt about the overall plot.

I liked the main character, Alicia. Reading about a character with almost as many mental health diagnoses as myself, allowed me to associate with her easily. Although she could come across as cold, she was a mature well-written character. The other characters were well written too, each with quirks that made me either love them or hate them.

I struggled to enjoy the romance on occasions, it felt forced or not /quite/ there. I saw the major twist coming, and I vaguely remember being a little pleased that I was right.

There were parts of this book that were great, whilst others I did not enjoy at all, so I’m gonna give it a simple 3 out of 5 stars. It wasn’t a bad read, but I didn’t love it.

Was unable to get into the story by my allotted 100 pages and unfortunately couldn't finish.

I received an e-ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley, in exchange with an honest review.

A Great concept, with beautiful lines that are 101% quotable.

I absolutely loved the idea behind this book. Alicia is misdiagnosed with many mental illnesses, where she tends hallucinate a lot. Her hallucinations keep her jumping from one world to the next, each of which has a different versions of the main characters.

I want to talk about one of the main characters, Hafiz, who is actually Alicia's best friend. I was really happy to see a Muslim character with an Arabic name in the book, yet I was disappointed. The only scene present in this book was when he was bullied in school and called a terrorist. Now, I am glad to see that author is trying to fight the wrong Stigma that is always thrown at muslims, but that was the only scene that showed me that Hafiz is a muslim.

I am really disappointed because this scene is always present whenever a secondary main muslim character is introduced in a book. I believe that it makes people think of terrorism whenever they hear the words: Muslim/Islam.

I also didn't like how certain things were explained in this book. I have already talked to the author privately about it, and it is a thing that not everyone would sense while reading it. She listened and acknowledged what I had to say, which was great. But I hope that in the future, books with diverse characters would be beta read by at least 5 beta readers who are a part of that diverse characterization.

​I really enjoyed reading this book. It will take you places that you will be thrilled to see. I will definitely pick up more books written by J.Q. Coyle.

I give it 3.5/5 stars.

First Thought After Finishing: This was such an inventive story!

The Infinity of You & Me was an unexpected book. Initially I was drawn to the premise and the mention of Sylvia Plath, whose poetry has always had a mysterious yet intriguing complexity.

Alicia believes that she is going crazy with her hallucinations—they aren’t simply flashes, but other worlds that seem like more than dreams. There is even a boy that she finds herself drawn to. Her mom has done everything that she can to help her, especially since her dad is not in the picture, and her one friend is school is the only one who can help her stay sane. However, at a birthday party, Alicia learns that her world—and even her hallucinations—are not what they seemed to be. As she tries to come to grips with this new reality, she realizes that one decision can change everything and learning who you can trust can make or break your world.

At the beginning, this book was hard to read. Alicia’s hallucinations were disjointed and confusing. While this may have reflected her tumultuous mind, it made for difficult reading. However, as the story moved forward, the hallucinations became worlds with unique stories and characters to anchor them. As the truth behind her hallucinations was revealed, they became fascinating adventures that left me wanting more. I found myself eagerly turning pages to see what would happen next.

While the worlds and the adventure kept the story intriguing, I found myself wanting more from the characters. I wished that the relationship could have been developed more. Alicia spent a lot of time trying to figure out who she wanted to be, and that felt unfinished still by the end of the book. If there happens to be a sequel or companion novel, I’d be glad to learn more about the worlds and the characters.

Most Memorable Aspect: The stories within the story. I would love to know how all of the different possibilities played out!

If you are looking for a highly imaginative, fast-paced book, then pick up The Infinity of You & Me. Travel through worlds and get lost in the adventure. I’ll be looking forward to more from this author!

Rating: 3.5 Stars

Alicia has some issues -- she has lots of diagnoses, but that doesn't seem to help her much. Fortunately, she has one loyal friend, Hafeez, and he stands by her no matter what. Alicia is the brunt of much abuse by some of her other classmates and it seems odd why - until much later in the book. There are so many things that have been hidden from Alicia, but her fifteenth birthday is coming up and things will change quickly and drastically for her - and so many things will be revealed and then things get even more complicated for her.

I found Alicia and the story to be engaging and once the reason for all of Alicia's supposed issues is explained, the story really takes off. I found the descriptions of the multiverse and how Alicia eventually learns to travel between the different versions of the world to be one of the most fascinating aspects of the novel.

The different versions of people that Alicia knows and is related to are quite interesting as well. Actually I found the whole novel to be quite fun and intriguing. I expect that the relationship between Alicia and Jax will be quite important to the YA reading audience, but for me it was just part of the plot. Maybe I'm too old and too much of a nerd, but the travel between multiverses and the way the knowledge and abilities are used and exploited were just the most fascinating parts for me.

There is a lot to think about in the novel in regards to how our experiences shape the person we become and taking responsibility for our choices and actions.

I look forward to reading more about Alicia's adventures -- I can't believe that this one book is it for this writing duo and the worlds they have created. My daughter was practically bouncing off the walls waiting for me to finish reading the book so she could have her chance. I expect The Infinity of You & Me to be a big success.