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    Infinite Days: A Vampire Queen Novel

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    The first in the delicious new Vampire Queen YA series, a tale that rewrites the rules of blood-sucking eternity

    "I never expected to be sixteen again...then again, I never expected my past to come back and haunt me . . ."

    After centuries of terrorizing Europe as the world's most powerful vampire queen, Lenah is finally able to realize the dream all vampires have -- to be human again. After performing a dangerous ritual to restore her humanity, Lenah entered a century-long hibernation, leaving behind the wicked coven she ruled over and the eternal love, Rhode, who sacrificed himself in the ritual to grant her deepest wish.

    But when Lenah draws her first natural breath in centuries at Wickham Boarding School in Lover's Bay, Massachusetts, she rediscovers a human life that bears little resemblance to the one she had known. As if suddenly waking up a teenager isn't hard enough, she has to dress herself appropriately, go to class, and be gawked at as the beautiful new girl, all while learning her new human senses and weaknesses -- and trying not to fall in love with Justin, the most popular guy in school.

    And right when she thinks she has the hang of it, the worst happens: Her old life collides violently with her new one, making Lenah realize how attached she's become to her humanity. How can she choose between protecting her new friends and honoring her past?

    “Infinite Days is a wonderfully sexy, dark novel full of lush prose. Rebecca Maizel is a marvel, writing more than just a story, she creates myth with every page.” —Carrie Jones, author of New York Times bestselling series, NEED

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Publishers
    Release dateAug 3, 2010
    ISBN9781429991698
    Author

    Rebecca Maizel

    Rebecca Maizel hails from Rhode Island, where she teaches literature at her alma mater the Wheeler School. She tries not to force her students to read her books, though. Rebecca is the author of several published novels for young adults, and recently received an MFA in Writing for Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts.

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    • 1/5
      I usually feel bad giving terrible reviews, because I realise a lot of effort goes into writing the book, and a lot of the time it's just not my kind of book. This, however, should have been my kind of book and I still thought it was terrible. There's a lot of competition on the market right now with regards to YA vampire novels, and I have enjoyed a lot of what's out there. This book had a very clever base idea, and certainly had potential. It turned out to be a disaster, though.

      The characters are all bland, with no sign of character development anywhere in the book. Lenah is a five hundred year old vampire who somehow becomes human again through some vague ritual which involved her soulmate killing himself. She becomes human, is enrolled into a private school, and has seemingly no problem adjusting to her new life. She's supposed to be five hundred years old, yet she still thinks like a sixteen year old. She wasn't human five minutes when she was complaining about it, and how she should have 'thought it through' more. Even though, clearly, she had five hundred years to decide if this was what she really wanted.

      Two guys instantly fall for her, for no apparent reason. One boy is a sweet, kind and artistic, while the other is self-obsessed and the signature popular kid in the school. So of course Lenah goes and 'falls in love' with the popular kid, despite the fact that they've never had an actual conversation.

      Nothing really happens. Lenah tells Justin she was a vampire, and on the next page tells us she can't tell Tony because she has to keep 'silent' and can't tell 'anyone.' Lenah gets made a vampire again and for more vague, unexplained reasons gets to keep all her human characteristics. There's no concrete plot, no strong character, and no evident structure. Definitely a massive let down.

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    • 4/5
      What originally drew me to Infinite Days is its premise. Let's face it - most vampire novels these days involve a human falling in love with a vampire and finding a way to live happily ever after. This typically means becoming a vampire as well. Vampires remain popular after all these years because of mankind's fear of death. Humans have searched for ways to thwart death for generations, but vampires do not have to worry about death because they are guaranteed a very long existence. When the idea of no longer opening your eyes becomes too much to bear, vampires seem like a fair trade. Yet, here we have the idea of a vampire wanting to trade in immortality for a normal, human existence. It flies in the face of why vampires are so popular, which meant I had to read it. Infinite Days does not disappoint. It is the interesting twist on the vampire myth I expected, one that I thoroughly enjoyed. Yet I would have wished for greater detail on the vampire/human transformation. There was a lot about Ms. Maizel's vampire world that was left unexplained and a lot about Lenah's transformation that was skipped over as well. There was a chance to set herself apart from all of the other vampire stories out there, and while she started to do this with the transformation, I felt that she could have truly shined with just a bit more information and explanation.What does make Infinite Days stand out is the emotional aspect of the story. From the moment Lenah wakes up human, the reader understands that the story cannot end well. With this as a backdrop, the reader is taken on a journey of guilt and pain, an exploration of selfishness versus selflessness, and a blurring of evil and good. Can anyone can be truly selfless? Make no mistake that according to Ms. Maizel, redemption and hope are powerful motivators, but the true answer remains deliciously vague up to the very last sentence. Speaking of the ending, I have to admit that I was absolutely stunned to discover that this was a trilogy. The ending seems so...final. I certainly did not catch the cliffhanger. The fact that the story continues has me so intrigued that I will definitely pick up the sequel when it is released many months from now. Ideally, I would love to get more information about Rhode. That is a character about whom the reader only gets snippets but everything learned is fascinating and frustrating. Actually, that can be said about the entire story. So much of what is mentioned is only fleetingly discussed. There is an entire back story here that begs to be uncovered. What did Rhode do during the 100 years while Lenah was in hibernation? Why can vampires hibernate? Lenah is said to be a vampire queen; just how many vampires are there and has no one else created a coven? Too many questions and not enough answers are the biggest issues facing Infinite Days.In spite of all the unanswered questions, I still enjoyed the book tremendously. Lenah is alternatively sweet and naive and yet more than a little dangerous. Infinite Days is not your traditional vampire story, and I look forward to seeing how the rest of the series unfolds.
    • 4/5
      Infinite Days is the story of a Vampire Queen named Lenah who decides to change back into a human after 500 years of power and killing. Her decision is followed by the realization that her previous coven would come to find her in her human form once they found out she was missing. This was a great book about adapting into a teenage lifestyle in a new place, with new people, and in a new era. Lenah's personality and the flashbacks that are inserted throughout the story give the tale depth and the background needed to understand her character. Maizel's story telling abilities are wonderful and this is a new take on the Vampire YA genre. I loved the story, the passion in the characters, and the action created by the unknowing coven.If you enjoy Vampires, YA, and a little teenage angst, this is definitely for you. Received from Librarything Early Reviews.
    • 5/5
      This is definitely a unique vampire story but it makes for an amazing novel! Lenah is a vampire queen and one of the most powerful, dangerous one that walk the Earth. She decides to go into hibernation for 100 years and is awaken as a human at a prep school. She has the chance to feel, eat, breathe, and love as a human, but she knows that once her coven knows she is missing they will come for her. Little does her coven know they are in for a surprise themselves. This book is filled with tons of action, that will have your heart beating out of its chest. This book captivates you from the start and at the end you are longing for more. I admit at first it was hard to wrap my head around a vampire becoming human. But that is just one thing that makes this novel excellent, because it's outside of the normal "vampire box." Maizel does a great job at describing Lenah's first touch, breath, and love as a human. I felt like it was my first time experiencing these things too. Not once did the story drag or lose my interest. Expect great things from Rebecca Maizel, she has an incredible gift at making a story come to life while pushing the boundaries of "normal!"
    • 5/5
      This was another book that I finally caved in and picked up due to a 5 star recommendation. I found it very entertaining, despite the not very likeable love interest that Lenah has. The whole time I was reading the book I was wondering "She loves this guy as much as Rhode, why?" This didn't take away from the book but just added potential conflict in the future in my opinion, especially after reading the teaser at the end for the next book in the series. A great take on vampires, the only reason it did not receive 5 stars from me was the flashbacks in the book. Though I read the author's explanation for their usage I absolutely -hate- reading flashbacks.
    • 5/5
      Infinite Days is one of the most original and powerfully written YA books on vampires that I have read to date. The beauty of this book is that it pulls you in bit by bit with the way Rebecca Maizel lays out the major events in Lenah Beaudonte’s life as a vampire queen of a coven of four, beautiful dangerous men and her adjustments to being human again after 500 years of dark reign.At first, I had a hard time trying to reconcile who Lenah was now as a 16 year old teenager and the cold, heartless vampire queen she was previously but as story unfolded I found myself pulled in completely. Once the flow of the writing connected with me, I found myself unable to put this book down.I’ve read books that move back and forth between time, and have found some of them to be confusing but that wasn’t the case here. The storyline flowed flawlessly with characters that you can’t help but fall in love with and characters that will terrify you with their cold-hearted emotions.This isn’t a lighthearted read full of fluff but one that’s full of emotions that fall across the full spectrum of feelings from happiness to dark intense anger, that will leave you in awe with ending. I highly recommend Infinite Days to anyone looking for something original, full of feeling and wanting more. I already feel so emotionally invested in this book that I plan on following this trilogy through to completion.
    • 4/5
      First off- I really enjoyed this book! and would definitely recommend for you all to check out. I liked the new twist that Rebecca Maizel gave the vampire- a much needed reprieve from all the other vampire books out there that seem to just be copying off one another- I needed this book and look forward the coming books in the series!
    • 3/5
      I'd had this on my TBR list for months and months before the book was even released... so when I saw it in the library a few weeks ago, I couldn't resist picking it up! The problem? I think the hype that preceded the book may have ruined the story for me. The concept is: Immortal vampire becomes human again. Sounds interesting, right? I figured, a 500+-year-old vampire turning back into a mortal would make for some rather dramatic scenes and sticky moral situations as she struggled to fight her killer nature. Well, she does try to fight her killer nature... the problem is that she just muses about it here and there. We see her thoughts, sure, but where's the excitement? Where's the accidental killing, or the rudeness/sense of entitlement that you'd figure an ancient vampire would have?It seemed to me that the main character slips all too easily into her new life as a human again. Sure, vampires can adapt and pretend (especially after living for 500 years), but it all just seemed too easy for her. And naturally she had to hide out at a high school. That's just the way things are.Honestly, I was bored. The pace was slow and languid (I wondered if it was supposed to be a reflection of the main character's task, which was to hide and blend in... but I think that's giving the story too much credit), and the action didn't really pick up until the final third of the book. And then there's an unnecessary death that reminded me of the one in 'Fallen', which made me rather angry at the book as a whole.I'm sad that I didn't like this very much, because I'd been so looking forward to it. The writing itself is quite beautiful -- the author is very skilled at writing tactile description -- so if you're reading from a writer's perspective, I'd recommend choosing a chapter or two to study her technique. However, from the story side of things... unless you like your vampire stories slow and high school-y... I can't say it's one I'd suggest picking up.
    • 4/5
      Infinite Days was one of the better vampire novels that I’ve read in a long time. It explores one character’s story about life as a human, vampire and human again. Reading about Lenah’s journey to return to human emotions and actions after living as a cruel-hearted vampire for so long was so fascinating that at times I kind of felt I was reading a how-to book on acting human.It was a bit hard to get into at first. In the beginning, I found it to drag a bit. While I loved Lenah’s struggle with acting human again, I feel like it took up more of the novel than necessary, which in turn made the ending seem a bit rushed. But I can definitely see why it was important, especially if this is going to be a series. I appreciate it a lot more knowing there are other books to come!I wasn’t completely crazy over Lenah and Justin’s relationship, or the turn that her friendship with Tony took. (Can girls and boys ever just be friends in novels these days?) Justin is a sweet character, but I would’ve liked to see a lot more interaction between him and Lenah before the relationship started. But I would also like to add that I was absolutely sobbing over Rhode in the first chapter, so he kind of ruined any other potential love interests for me. And I still hold onto hope, however impossible it may be, that there is a chance I’ll get to root for Team Rhode in future books. ;)Overall, Infinite Days is a unique, fresh and emotionally powerful debut. With beautifully written flashbacks that date back centuries and passionate, gut-wrenching relationships that will pull you in, I definitely recommend this book to any of my fellow paranormal lovers!
    • 5/5
      Infinite Days was like a breath of fresh air amongst all the vampire novels. I almost didn't read it because I was a bit burnt out on the overpopulated genre. I've very glad I did, as Rebecca Maizel has created her own unique vampire mythology using the balance of light and darkness as well as magic. The story moves at a nice pace, its never bogged down or moving to quickly and I loved the fluidity of Rebecca's writing. The flashbacks of Lenah's past as a vampire were well placed and only used to helped enhance the story.Lenah is a complex and interesting character, not only because she used to be a vampire and has 500 years worth of story to tell, but because she maintains much of her vampire instincts and skills. She is smart, strong and likable, but also quirky, as obviously she doesn't quite fit in with the modern world. I loved the way that every time Lenah discovered a new piece of technology, I felt as though I was discovering it for the first time with her. I also loved how Lenah never really changes who she is, she certainly grows as a person and her human soul lets her react to things differently, but mostly she unknowingly changes the people around her.Throughout the novel you meet all the different men in Lenah's life. There's charming and loyal Rhode, intelligent and dangerous Vicken, sweet and funny Tony, and handsome and athletic Justin. I'm not sure if I loved Tony or Rhode more, but I felt both brought out the best in Lenah. I didn't always care for Justin, but I could understand why Lenah was drawn to him. He possesses many traits that Lenah would have looked for in a coven member. Speaking of the coven, with the exception of Rhode and Vicken, I didn't feel like I really knew them. They are featured periodically, but I never really felt like I learned much about them other then small facts, like who was good at languages and what fighting style they preferred.The ending leaves you desperate for the next book, Stolen Nights and I hope it leaves up to the high standards set by this book. Rebecca Maizel is a brilliant writer who has her own unique voice in the paranormal genre and I can't wait to see what she comes out with next.
    • 4/5
      An interesting new take on the vampire genre. This is more than just an entertaining young adult novel. Emotionally charged from the first page until the very last. Captures the true meaning of what it is to be human. Things commonly taken for granted. The intensity of sacrifices that accompany real love resonates throughout. Both teens and adults will find themselves captivated and drawn into Lenah's world.
    • 4/5
      This book was slow to start, but I did finally get into it. Then I didn't want to put it down. This was a slightly different spin of the ever popular vampire novels being written now. I would recommend it to my high school students.
    • 4/5
      Lenah has reached the point in her vampire existence where it has begun to lose its appeal. It isn’t a life she chose. She was turned by Rhode without her consent, but she seemed to adapt well to her role as vampire at the time. She asks Rhode to help perform a ritual that will make her human again, and also to keep it a secret from the other vampires. Relocated to a boarding school, Lenah is given the chance to start new. She never realized how difficult that would be. Grieving for Rhode, attempting to fit in with modern day teens (including catty teen girls), and hiding from a group of violent vampires that consider her their queen turns out to be quite a dangerous task.I absolutely adored this book. It was a fresh and exciting addition to the vampire scene. I noticed I was starting to avoid books about vampires. Strange since they used to one of my favorites among the supernatural beings. It just felt like the books were starting to all read the same. This was most definitely not the case with Infinite Days. It is a book that will stand apart from others in its genre. The author takes the vampire legend and makes it her own. A great cast of characters combined with an engaging plot makes for a book you don’t want to see end. I also must say the ending was superb. My only complaint is that I wasn’t feeling any chemistry between Lenah, and love interest Justin. The book has other hot boys that could take his place, and I’d love to see them make a play for Lenah’s affections. I can’t wait to see where the next book in this series takes us.
    • 4/5
      Rebecca Maizel introduces us to Lenah Beaudonte, a 500-something year old vampire who has a penchant for control, death, and luxuries of the high life. The girl, well vampire, seems to have everything a girl who is a vampire could ever want including a coven of vampires she created herself for her protection and companionship. Did I mention she had an extremely good looking and loyal love, one in which seemed unbreakable and never ending no matter the circumstances?Too bad the one thing Lenah Beaudonte wanted could not be killed for or purchased. Leanah wanted to be human and the love of her life, Rhode, was willing to do anything to make that happen, to make her happy and as whole as she could ever be.I won't lie, as much as I loved this book, I felt immediately betrayed by Leanah's decision to let Rhode do what it took to give her her life back so she could touch and feel. I couldn't imagine pushing the person I loved under a bus like that, but that is exaclty what Leanah did letting the possibility of having a soul and everything that came with it blind her vision. That one decision and moment alone painted a whole picture about the characters and what hid beneath their still hearts.All of the other characters introduced to us came with a purpose and a few of them really stuck with me. The new love interest, the mean-girl, the best friend, those created by Leanah so easy to turn against her. Along with all of the new feelings that wash through Leanah paired with her exposure to things she never knew existed, these people play up key moments that marked my heart. (The sound room anyone? The Greenhouse? The Art room?)Rebecca didn't give us pretty vampires with an alternative way of life. These vampires took human blood and killed those who simply stepped a little to close... or for simply existing at all...or even for the fun of it. What she did give us was another take on a vampire story, one in which was not only born off of pure love and intentions but is fueled by an enthralling and touching need for the ability to feel.While I did have my qualms with this book, and it was slow starting for me, I truly did love this book despite not giving it a five star overall review. Unfortunately for me having Leneah turn her back on Rhode the way she did really made this character untouchable for me in many ways- even if that one life changing moment went beyond her and was Rhode's decision.Regardless, Infinite Days wasn't what I expected, it far exceeded my expectations and it has a beautiful cover to boot. This book came with real and raw emotions and there was no guarantee of a happily ever after that seem to come with many books. Book #2 is definitely something I am anticipating and can't wait to get my hands on.
    • 2/5
      The premise of this novel is: How would someone who was made into a bloodsucking monster during the Middle Ages respond to suddenly being a human, teenage girl again during nowadays?This is a very interesting idea, and worthy of exploring. In fact, I liked many of the ideas in Maizel's novel.The characters, however, were fairly flat and uninteresting. Occasionally, they said something funny, but reading the novel, I could tell that Maizel thought she was being funny far more often than I did.This book is okay. No masterpiece. I slogged through it. I felt like the ending was preposterous. I didn't particularly care about the main character, though it is her story line that drives the novel.My verdict: very interesting ideas & very poor execution.
    • 5/5
      Beautifully written, superb characters that came to life, written like a movie, completely engulfing
    • 4/5
      I was a bit worried about reading Infinite Days. After reading so many vampire books, I questioned whether this one would make an impression? The publisher’s summary piqued my interest. The premise was unique – a vampire that wants to be human and actually gets the chance to be. Overall, I really liked Rebecca’s take on vampires and how she structured Lenah’s story.Lenah Beaudonte had been one of the oldest and most powerful vampires in the world but she wasn’t happy. Lenah wanted to be human and everything that goes along with it; being able to taste more than blood, to actually feel a loved one’s touch, to grow and change. With the help of Rhode, (her soul mate, lover, and best friend) Lenah is able to become human again. Now, she is a sixteen year old girl having to adjust to life in the 21st Century. Not only is life completely different than she remembers, Lenah must also try to fit in at boarding school in Massachusetts. Of course, school comes with the requisite mean girls, odd best friends and cute boys.Not only do you get to see how Lenah adjusts to life at school, you also get to flashback to Lenah’s life as a vampire. And while reading about Lenah’s friendship with Tony, the animosity between her and the popular girls and her feelings for Justin was okay, it was the flashbacks where Infinite Days really shined. Meeting Lenah’s coven and getting to know Rhode were my favorite parts of the book. These scenes were crisp and vivid and so easy to visualize, it really felt like I was at Lenah’s manor house in England, outside a pub in Scotland or in an apple orchard at night. The juxtaposition of the past with the present showed just how much Lenah had changed not only physically, but emotionally as well. I really wanted more of the coven and more of Rhode in particular. Rhode was in the book for such short periods of time, but he made the biggest impression on me. After reading about Lenah and her coven, it was a bit hard for me to accept who she ended up dating. Justin is the stereotypical “big man” on campus; rich, popular, a lacrosse star, the guy all the girls want to date, etc. And while, he did seem like a great guy, he just wasn’t in any way Lenah’s equal in the same way as Rhode. I think that part of the reason for this was because there was so much history between Lenah and Rhode, close to five hundred years of it, that it felt very rushed for Lenah to have such a strong attachment and feelings for Justin so fast. But at the same time, she was experiencing adolescent hormones and human attraction for the first time in almost 600 years, so it was easy to why she would fall for Justin. And I have to admit that by the end, Justin had grown on me.The first part of Infinite Days covered Lenah’s acclimation to human life. Ms. Maizel did a wonderful job of showing just how much Lenah had changed and how she dealt with being human again. In the second part however, she threw the reader a curve ball that changed the tone of the story. Where the beginning felt like a calm walk through campus with punctuations of action, the second part felt like a sprint to the ending. And what an ending! Part of me wanted the story to end very differently, but once I got to the end I realized that there really wasn’t any other way for it to end. Now, I can’t wait to read the sequel to see what comes next. Infinite Days had a different take on vampires that kept my attention from start to finish. If you like reading about vampires, but are looking for a story that is distinctive and different then you should definitely pick up Infinite Days.
    • 4/5
      This book offers a change of pace from your average human girl falls for vampire boy type story. While not being perfect, I thought it was a BIG step up from many of the YA vampire books so recently popular. The vampires are things you would never envy, like the old horror vampires of last century, and in fact, the idea that vampires have lost their bite (yes, pun intended) is one of the most common complaints of people today. Well, these guys are definitely evil! I enjoyed it, and I really look forward to reading more from this author.Extended review: (SPOILER alert!)I have to admit, at first I thought Lenah was picking the wrong guy. The most popular guy in class? That's quite a cliche. But I thought about it some, and the fact is that just because someone is your good friend, and just because they love you, doesn't mean you should love them back. Or that you have to. It's happened to me before, and the heart wants what it wants. What Lenah wanted was someone alive and happy, and that was Justin. And when she refused to tell Tony, but not Justin, the truth, I thought that Tony was a little more vetted. But again, I thought about it, and realized that Tony was more likely to feel alienated from her, and want to lash out. Reflection, however, did not improve my opinion of her becoming friends with the snobby girlfriends of Justin's brother. She should have told them, and their hypocrisy off, imho. The fighting is a little weak, and the author rushes over what could have been moments of hilarity while dealing with Lenah's adjustment to being a human again..puking up food and stumbling over questions when being grilled by Justin's mom are a few that come to mind. But the way she characterizes vampires, as being crushed by pain and suffering alleviated only by inflicting it on others, is riveting, and hearkens back to what made people fall in love with vampires in the first place. I also like the way that she explains their lack of tactile sensations, almost as if they were stuck in an endless dream (which is bereft of texture. I know because I have several lucid dreams a week).It was clear that the author didn't research period time clothing, because she used the most generic terms to describe the old clothes. And there were some inaccuracies. But overall, I was happy with her vocabulary. At least she uses some higher level words. All in all, I think it's SOOO much better than things like Blue Bloods and House of Night, but isn't totally perfect. I can only hope that Rebecca Maizel buckles down, and sharpens her latent talent so that her subsequent books will be even better.
    • 4/5
      This was a really interesting book, and a definitely new twist on the hole vampire topic. I really liked the characters and the romance between the two main characters.
    • 5/5
      Very interesting twist on Vampires. I loved the names of the Characters in here as well. Lenah going on 600 years old yearns to become a human again. Her original maker/lover comes up with a ritual to make her human again, however it is not without sacrafice to her and him. Lenah gets her wish and starts to live normally again and falls in love again, however never forgeting Rhoade her maker/lover. Without giving to many spoilers this had quite the twist at the end and honestly I cannot wait to read the next installment whenever it is due to come out.
    • 4/5
      There are tons of vampire books out now-a-days, but I loved that this one had a vampire that turned back into a human. Amazing story, but the end was disappointing.
    • 4/5
      Rating: 3.5 starsLenah Beaudonte is over 500 years old. But after a risky ritual performed by her longtime lover Rhode, she becomes 16 years old again. Now she must navigate her way through high school, trying her best to fit in and learn all of the things she has missed. She finds herself drawn to a popular boy named Justin Enos, and finds a friend in an artist named Tony. But Lenah’s troubles have only begun, as the coven she left behind threatens to ruin her new found life.What I loved about Rebecca Maizel’s book was the writing. The description is beautiful, and Maizel really knows how to twist words around each other in a gorgeous way. I was drawn in by the descriptions. The settings were so easy to see in my head. I also liked the flashbacks sprinkled throughout the story. It was a nice way to learn about Lenah’s past without being distracted from the present happenings. I quickly fell in love with the type of vampire in the book as well. I am all for blood-thirsty, hatred-filled vampires, and Maizel delivers. Her vampires are ruthless in a delightful way. What I didn’t like so much were the characters themselves. They were solidly built enough, but I never really felt anything for Lenah or Justin or any of the other characters. I wanted to make an emotional connection with them and root for them or feel my stomach turn when they were in trouble, but it never happened. And also Justin was a little too perfect for me. I tend to love flawed characters, but Justin was the perfect golden boy who could do no wrong. Overall I enjoyed reading the book. When I originally received it, my initial thought was: another vampire series? But I’m glad to say it turned about better than I originally thought. Some parts felt like they were dragging a little, but not enough to completely ruin the book. The ending was not exactly what I expected, and it left me wondering (in a good way). I am likely to pick up the next book in the series when it is released.
    • 2/5
      For over 500 years Lenah has been the head of an indestructible vampire coven. When the endless feelings of sadness and death become too much for her, her lover finds a way to return her to a mortal life. As a 16 year old high school student, she struggles with fitting into the 21st century and with the long dead emotions that are suddenly rushing back. This premise really grabbed my attention, but, unfortunately, I really didn't care for this book at all. The writing is clumsy and doesn't flow, and the same things are explained over and over again. Beyond that, the characters are shallow and difficult to care about. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book. There are so many better vampire series out there. I gave 1.5 stars for a good idea that was badly executed.
    • 4/5
      I received this as part of the Early Reviewers program, and was initially excited about it, since I love vampire stories. Overall, it was a good read, although it had some uneven bits. Lenah was likeable enough, and I could get inside her head enough to care about her and to be emotionally invested in her story. Also, I liked the new and different bits that the author added to the vampire mythos, such as being able to become human again, and the idea that vampires don't feel anything (like sensations against the skin, or the texture of fabric, etc.)I didn't realize this was a series when I first began reading it, so I'm wondering how the author is going to continue the story after the way the first book ends. I'm hoping we will learn more about Lenah's life as a vampire, and the other vampires in her world.
    • 2/5
      This book was okay. In my opinion, it was boring. The plot was good, but I didn't really like the characters. They were boring and I didn't really care what happened to them. I love a story that I can get into and not put down the book. This was not one of those books. After reading a few chapters, I had to give up. I'm not sure if I'm just tired of vampires of if the book was really just that dull. If the author comes out with another book, I would be glad to give it a try!
    • 3/5
      I love the idea of the story, very original. However, I didn't love the characters, I really didn't even like them. But it was an entertaining book, a fast read. As long as you don't expect much out of it then you will enjoy it. But if you like reading books that have strong character build up and a strong storyline then you might want to pass.
    • 5/5
      First off, I have to say that the cover is B-E-A-UTIFUL. It’s sparkly and colorful and it represents the book really well. Now for the review part: This book was über-cool! Lenah was an awesome empowering main character and I could somewhat relate to her. One thing that I disliked about her is that there wasn’t really enough of her vampire life for me. I mean, I could tell that she was evil and all, but what else? Oh, and before I forget, the guys in this book are HOT!The plot was really good. There are a bunch of vampire books in the world, but this one is totally different from most. I won’t say this is the next “Twilight” because this book is so much better than that. I’d say this is the new “Harry Potter” if Harry was a girl vampire (wouldn’t that be funny?)Rebecca’s way of writing is…awesome! I critique writing abilities hard core and she’s one of the best writers I’ve reviewed-but not the best I’ve read. I’m definitely reading this book again!
    • 4/5
      I feel kinda bad since I read this like a month ago and am NOW just sitting down to write this stupid review. So forgive me if it's lame, it's almost been to long to remember even important details, but I do know that I really, really, really liked it.Infinite Days is like nothing (vampire related) I've ever read before. It is so imaginative and such an original concept, it blows my mind.Vampires falling in love with humans, humans falling in love with vampires. "I love you, but I want to eat/kill you." It's all a little bit over played. Not Infinite Days. She's a freaking vampire queen who gets turned human! Then that said human falls in love with another human, and then...wait for it...her vampire coven comes to collect her back! Little do they know she's human!It's all really crazy, but I really loved it. It doesn't hurt that most of the story is set in a boarding school right on the beach So hot sailors? Yeah, check!Now, without giving the ending away, something happens to my favorite character that kinda broke my heart. I'm hoping for the best in the next book, but it doesn't look good. Also, the ending...MAJOR cliffhanger, but in all the good ways.I hope this is an acceptable review, with enough info for you to be interested, but still not giving everything away. If you have the chance to read this now, DO IT. It's really a great new take on the over played "vampire love story."4/5 Stars!
    • 5/5
      This is a great beginning to a new young adult series. With all the vampire books out there, it is hard to find something new and original. I believe this book accomplishes that. I am very excited about this new series, and cannot wait for the second book!
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed Infinite Days. It was interesting and the world-building was unique. Lenah, a former vampire, has at the start of the book, just become human and is now focused on fitting in during the twenty-first century and avoiding her coven. I loved the flashbacks to Lenah's life as a "vampire queen" and the descriptions of her behaviors as a ruthless killer. Although I wish there had been more of a learning curve for Lenah's acclimation, and more information about her vampire life and her lover Rhode, I enjoyed the emphasis on Lenah's power and I detected a "woman-power" message throughout the novel, and I loved that aspect. However, I didn't really care for Lenah's "great love" Justin. I thought he was bland and I would have appreciated more characterization on his part. Despite my minor issues with it, I liked Infinite Days and I will be reading the sequel.