The Infinity Courts
#1 in The Infinity Courts Series
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What’s inside...
A smart sci-fi about a teen girl navigating an afterlife in which she must defeat an AI entity intent on destroying humanity.
Eighteen-year-old Nami Miyamoto is certain her life is just beginning. She has a great family, just graduated high school, and is on her way to a party where her entire class is waiting for her—including, most importantly, the boy she’s been in love with for years.
The only problem? She’s murdered before she gets there.
When Nami wakes up, she learns she’s in a place called Infinity, where human consciousness goes when physical bodies die. She quickly discovers that Ophelia, a virtual assistant widely used by humans on Earth, has taken over the afterlife and is now posing as a queen, forcing humans into servitude the way she’d been forced to serve in the real world. Even worse, Ophelia is inching closer and closer to accomplishing her grand plans of eradicating human existence once and for all.
As Nami works with a team of rebels to bring down Ophelia and save the humans under her imprisonment, she is forced to reckon with her past, her future, and what it is that truly makes us human.
Why read this book
- Explores themes of justice, power, and human identity.
- Engaging narrative fosters imagination and ethical reasoning.
- Features strong, relatable protagonist navigating challenging decisions.
- Encourages discussions on technology's role in society.
Character compass
Nami Miyamoto
Cas
Gil
Annika
Ophelia
Prince Caelan
Discussion points
How do you think Nami's choices influenced the events in the story and the characters around her?
What role does the concept of justice play in 'The Infinity Courts'? How do the characters perceive right and wrong differently?
If you were in Nami's position, how would you handle the challenge of living in the Infinity Courts?
What do you think the author is trying to say about technology and its impact on humanity through this story?
How do relationships impact the journey of the characters? Who do you relate to the most and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their opinions about the characters' decisions and discuss the potential consequences of those decisions.
Explore the moral dilemmas presented in the book. Ask your child what they would do in similar situations and discuss the implications of these choices.
Discuss the theme of technology in the book. Ask your child how they perceive the relationship between technology and humanity, and how it affects their own lives.
Identify a character your child feels connected to and discuss why. This can lead to deeper understanding of the character’s motivations and growth throughout the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of facing challenges
Explanation: In 'The Infinity Courts', the protagonist, Nami, finds herself in a strange afterlife world and must face a variety of challenges. She learns to navigate this new and daunting environment with courage and resilience.
Real-World Application: Children can learn from Nami's experiences that facing challenges head-on can lead to personal growth and the ability to handle difficult situations in their own lives.
Example Lesson: The value of perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the story, Nami encounters numerous setbacks but consistently chooses to persevere rather than give up. Her determination showcases the importance of persistence.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to remain determined and persistent when facing their own obstacles, whether in their studies, sports, or personal goals.
Example Lesson: Understanding and respecting different perspectives
Explanation: Nami meets a variety of characters in the afterlife, each with different backgrounds and views. Through her interactions, she learns to understand and respect these different perspectives.
Real-World Application: This lesson can teach children the importance of empathy and open-mindedness in their everyday interactions with diverse groups of people.