Review: Infinite by Erica Crouch + Giveaway

What: Infinite (Ignite #3) by Erica Crouch
Who: Patchwork Press
When: June 16th 2015
How: A copy of this novel was provided for review via Net Galley on behalf of the publisher.
There are infinite ways to die, and the fates are calling for blood. After evading Azael since her betrayal, it’s finally time for Pen to stop running and face her desperate brother. But she won’t have to challenge him alone: the rebel army of New Genesis is ready to stand strong and fight to secure the future they believe in.
As Azael spirals deeper and deeper into darkness, and Pen grapples with her new leadership role, a familiar name rises to power whose decisions have the potential to rewrite everyone’s future. Dangerous secrets, silent traitors, and unraveling fates means that time is running out. There’s no telling who will survive the final battle.
In this thrilling conclusion to the Ignite series, Pen and Azael return to finish what they started over a millennia ago.
Oh my god. Oh my god. Guys. Guys. It’s over. The Ignite series is over, and I am so emotional right now, because I started blogging when this series began, and it shot straight to my forever-favourite shelf, and now it’s come to a close two years later.
And it was amazing. Infinite was everything I could have wanted in a conclusion, and Erica has once again proven why she is my favourite author.
In Infinite, we have the perspectives of Pen (as always), Azael (oh my LORD), and a new addition of Lillith. I thought that Lillith’s chapters added an interesting addition to the story, and I appreciate that we weren’t left in the dark about everything that was going on beyond Pen and Azael. Although, I must say that whenever her chapters came up, I just wanted to get back to Az. But that’s probably because Az is my one true kryptonite.
A lot happens in Infinite. I kept on wondering how everything was going to come together and fall into place, but the pacing was perfect, and everything did all come together and fall into place just right. As if I should have expected anything different from Erica (pfsh at my stupidity).
Pen has truly cemented herself on the side of the “grey area”, not purely “good” like the angels nor purely “evil” like the demons, and this is evident in everything she does in Infinite. She fights for the cause of New Genesis, and just wants everything to be different. For the fighting to end, and for the suffering to end, and for everyone to get a new beginning. Her thoughts are a little darker, in that they’re not constantly filled with hope about the outcome of the inevitable showdown between her and Az (and the New Genesis and the Hell demons), but I found that to be very realistic. Life can be shit, and not everything turns out the way you want it to, no matter how hard you try or wish or keep positive.
Her relationship with Michael was as strong as ever, and those two are definitely soulmates if there ever has been. The intensity with which they love each other, and they fact that they do things together, not behind the other’s back, or to try to shield the other, is amazing. I love it.
“Together, or not at all.”
Az. Oh, my darling. My precious. My bb. My one and only. I don’t think I have ever – ever – loved a character as much as I love Azael. And I don’t say that lightly. I read a shit tonne of books (as you all know), so I do come across a lot of characters I love. But Az. Az is so very different. He has managed to completely nestle into my heart (probably the dark and cobwebby corners, knowing him), and I know that he will stay there forever. He’s just so incredibly complex, and beautifully broken, and savage, and I couldn’t tear my mind from him – even when I was reading the other perspectives in Infinite. He’s just the perfect addition to my life of fiction. (I FUCKING LOVE YOU, AZAEL.)
The ending had me very emotional, tears and all, both because of what happened, and the fact that this amazing series has closed its doors. If I haven’t convinced you to read the Ignite series by my previous reviews, or my constant flailing and fangirling, please do. You won’t regret it, I promise.
© 2015, Chiara @ Books for a Delicate Eternity. All rights reserved.
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about erica
Erica Crouch is a young adult and new adult author from Baltimore, Maryland. She has a strange blended aesthetic of cute and spooky, and her books reflect her ever-changing mood. (You may find romance, you may find gore—sometimes both in the same book, but probably not at the same time. Probably.)
Erica is the cofounder of Patchwork Press — an indie publishing collective that produces middle grade, young adult, and new adult titles in all genres — and Weapenry — a resource for writers. She is the head of editorial services and design, with over fifty projects to her name.
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giveaway!

I’m glad to hear Infinite lived up to your expectations and delivered a fantastic ending to one of your most beloved series. Most of the time, I find I’m more miss than hit with series, but this sound like a series done well. Thanks for the giveaway and spoiler-fre, lovely review!
It did, and I am super happy :D
SAME. I pretty much always feel like they go downhill, but this one certainly didn’t.
No problem, dear!
OMG I was just looking at this on Amazon to buy! It’s because of you that has made me curious to read this series. I clicked to read a sample and it didn’t deliver. I’ve done it twice before on other books and nothing. It’s like my devices don’t pick it up?
Anyways, sorry for my rambles! Eeeep! Thank you so much for the chance to win this fabulous books! :D
YAAAAY! And nooooo, that is awful D: I hope it works next time, because it is 100% worth the read, lovely!
No problem. I wish you all the luck <3
Thanks a lot for the giveaway! This series looks so interesting and I definitely look forward to reading it!
No problem! I hope you enjoy it, Destiny :)