Infinite Sky

by C. J. Flood

[Angie]

I liked the idea of Infinite Sky more than I actually liked the book itself. Most of this is because the prologue spoils everything, but also because it's just boring. Iris' mom has just taken off to go travel, leaving her family behind. But then a Gypsy caravan pulls in behind the family farm. Iris' dad wants them gone, but she's intrigued by them and spends a lot of time just watching their day to day activities. Then she meets Trick, the teenage son, and her life changes forever.

Infinite Sky introduced me to Irish Travelers which were a group I didn't know much about before, other than they travel around without settling in one place. It was interesting to be an observer right there with Iris, although sometimes she acted like they were a total different species to be studied. I did like how her romance with Trick played out. It's nothing major, but it was sweet. They spend a lot of time just hanging out and talking before they finally share a kiss. Of course, their relationship is doomed due to prejudice and stupidity.

I would have enjoyed Infinite Sky a bit more if I hadn't known what was coming. I didn't realize until after I finished that the blurb kind of spoils it too by pondering on whose funeral Iris is at. But I think the prologue really gives it away, since once things are set into motion, you know exactly where it's going to end up. I would have liked to have been shocked by the death rather than just wondering how it happens. I felt like I was just reading to find out how he dies, instead of actually being invested in the story.

Infinite Sky isn't bad. It just wasn't for me. I'm not a fan of blatant foreshadowing at all, and that's mainly what ruined it for me. I also couldn't get interested in Iris' life all that much. She doesn't do anything except sneak out to talk to Trick and pretend to be more mature than she is around her dad. If you're looking for a YA Contemporary that has a stronger focus on family than romance, and don't mind a slower paced story, you may want to check this one out.

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