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“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 NYT bestselling series, NEED
“Once the most feared vampire in the world, Lenah Beaudonte wants what all vampires eventually want: to be human and feel, love and even cry again. After an elaborate ritual that involves the death of her soul mate for the last 592 years and a 100-year secret hibernation at her English countryside estate, Lenah awakens at an elite New England boarding school, returned to her former 16-year-old human self. As she adjusts to the new century (almost too quickly, “chatting up” friends in mere days), tries to fit in with her peers and experiences her first human love with gorgeous and intelligent Justin and guilt for her past ruthless killings, flashbacks across the centuries reveal Lenah’s former life as a vampire, how she formed the coven she rules and why she must prepare to battle its members once they discover her disappearance. In this new series starter, strong, brave, powerful Lenah sheds the wannabe image, capturing readers instead with her complex yet fascinating history and visceral, at times sensual, narration.” - Kirkus
“Maizel has written a gripping debut novel that wraps a historical story into a modern, paranormal tale. Lenah is a multilayered woman who understands the test of time, yet experiences life as if just born. A new series sure to appeal to many — young and old. Breathtaking!” – Romantic Times Book Reviews (Top Pick)
“Maizel’s dark and dreamy debut reverses the vampire trend with a heroine whose heart’s desire is to regain her humanity and abandon her evil past. After more than 500 years as the queen of her English coven, perpetual 15-year-old Lenah finally has her chance to become human again when her vampire sire sacrifices himself for the necessary ritual. Determined to live her new days to the fullest before her coven finds and kills her for her betrayal, Lenah explores American teenage life at a boarding school in Massachusetts with best friend Tony and boyfriend Justin. Eventually discovered, abducted, and remade as a vampire, Lenah retains her soul and becomes something entirely new--a compassionate vampire with unexpected powers who can bridge the worlds. She returns to school and her friends, but the coven isn’t far behind, and they aren’t interested in mercy. Maizel’s lustrous style is occasionally uneven, but the captivating characters and intriguing story easily overcome the slight flaws. Vampire fans or not, readers will find a lot to enjoy in this exploration of the power of intent, desire, love, and sacrifice.” – Publishers Weekly
"Infinite Days is a deliciously engaging mix of vampires and romance, peppered with humor and layered with a lush, grippingly dark backstory. Rebecca Maizel's first novel is a real treat!" --A.M. Jenkins, author of Damage
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Those were some of Rhode's last words to me. The last time he would pronounce his love. The last time I would see his face.
Rhode sacrificed himself so I, Lenah Beaudonte, could be human again. So I could stop the blood lust.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Fantastic!,
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This review is from: Infinite Days (Paperback)
I noticed this book in a pile while browsing, the cover caught my eye and the back sounded interesting and my type of book. I started this book on one of my days off, I am so glad I did because I didn't put it down all day! I devoured this book in one sitting!Lenah the main character is a vampire, and desires more then anything to be human again. The vampires in this book are a little different then the ones we normally read about. After years and years they lose all sense of smell except blood and earth, they can't feel anything against their skin as their nerve endings are dead. When some are made they turn absolutely pure evil. Lenah is one of those evil vampires and is tired of having no where to put her hateful will towards everything and everyone. She'd give anything to be human again just to feel emotions, something she lost leaving her human life behind. Her soul mate Rhode would do absolutely anything to make her happy... which includes sacrificing himself to try a ritual that has never worked before to give her what she so badly wants - too be human again! When she awakens she has to try and learn to eat, feel and live again with all her turmoil of her one true love gone from her world. She struggles with the guilt of what she has done over the years to so many innocent people (and believe me she should feel guilty). Without giving to much away Lenah is starting to make friends again, fall in love, put her old life behind her when she ends up possibly losing everything she has grown to love again. She has some old friends that want her back and are willing to do ANYTHING to get her back! The end of this book was amazing. This book brings out a lot of emotions and I love that. I read the first chapter of the next book "Stolen Nights" coming out March 15th in the back of this one, and I CAN'T WAIT... it left off on such a big cliff hanger. This has got to be one of the best books I have read in a long time. If you love books like Twilight, Vampire Academy and Evernight you will LOVE this one!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazingly original,
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This review is from: Infinite Days (Paperback)
You know how simple humans wanting to become vampires is so popular in the paranormal literature? Well Maizel did just the opposite! Infinite Days is about a Vampire Queen named Lenah, who's tired of her vampire life and wants to become human again. And she's ready for anything. Her Soul mate offers her to hibernate for 100 years, while he researches the ritual, and he will then wake her and transform her on the Nuit Rouge, aka Halloween. What she doesn't know though, is that he tricked her, and sacrificed his own life to offer her a human life. She must now live the life of a 16 years old girl, in a century she knows nothing of, while grieving her soul mate and her coven, because surely, they wouldn't be happy to know she's now a weak human. Can she blend in? Can she survive the hunt?Let me start by saying that I LOVED Infinite Days! I really like its original plot line and its unique Lore. The Vampires in this book have the regular weaknesses: staking, beheading, sunlight, yet they are very different because Rebecca offers a reason why they are cruel. Why they act like they do, not that it's an excuse, but it gives those evil creatures a more layered personality. I truly enjoyed the numerous flashback to different periods in Lenah's life ' or afterlife ' because it provided a better sense of who she really is, her relationship with Rhodes, her soul mate, and Vicken, her lover. How she came to loathe her vampire life. Characters from both present and past were quite interesting and Rhodes, even though he is actually dead (as in really dead, not undead) 95% of the book, was my favorite character. I know it's kinda odd to say, but through Lenah's memories, I truly fell in love with him. I also really liked Tony, a human boy with artistic talent and funny retorts. I think the main reason I loved this book so much is its richness. I left like every details of every scene, every emotions, every memories were believable, tangible, real. Rebecca Maizel brings the story to life amazingly well and I can only bow down to her. The beginning of the book got me shedding a few tears, and so did the end. It's a real torture to end a story that way, leaving us hanging at every single word Rebecca lays on the page, and leave us to wait until summer 2012 for a sequel. I strongly recommend getting your hands on Infinite Days because it's a stand-out among YA paranormal literature, but you might wanna wait until you also get hold of Stolen Nights before you read it, because it's gonna drive you mad. I finished reading it 2 weeks ago, and I still think about it! Here's one of my favorite quotes: "Do not be surprised by your greatness, Lenah Beaudonte. Be surprised that no one expected it."
5.0 out of 5 stars
Infinite Days,
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Infinite Days will be enjoyed by the hoards of Vampire fans that exist in the YA world. However, there is lot more depth and charisma that set it apart from the ample collection of paranormal stories. Infinite Days is slower paced and there is a lot of emphasis put on history and legend. Having the rich flashbacks to Lenah's life as a Vampire create an interesting balance with the typical high school plot. It really is the best of both worlds, creating a good read for a wide audience. For those who enjoy romance, there is a lot, as most of the characters are romantically linked to Lenah in one form or another. The style of writing makes it well suited for an older audience and has an Interview with the Vampire feel to it
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