Review: Infinity Bell

Infinity Bell by Devon Monk

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Pre-release Review:

I finished the first book of the House Immortal series last week, the week before Christmas 2014, and I wrote a rave review in which I stated that the only problem was that I couldn't get the second book immediately. Two days later, Devon Monk had made sure that I received an Advanced Reading Copy of Infinity Bell, the second book. The novel won't appear on shelves until March, but I was lucky enough to read it on the plane from Oregon to New Jersey just before Christmas. I was on a red-eye, and I stayed up through the long night reading.

The second book brings the story of Tilly, Abraham, Grandma, Two-head Ned, and all the other colorful characters to a full climax, which I won't reveal. I will say that it was a great ride. The world building, the social systems, the personal pathos, and the ways in which the characters come to care about and for one another made the miles fly by. When I reached the end of this well-crafted tale, I was thrilled to discover an unexpected, inevitable, and satisfying ending. I hope Devon Monk manages to create some new stories in this world. I know I will be pleased to step into the wondrous world of House Immortal again and again.



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Review: House Immortal

House Immortal by Devon Monk

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



One of the joys of reading the first book in a series is that when you find a book you really enjoy, you can go out and buy the next one as soon as you finish the first one. I started house immortal because I remembered the original short story Devon Monk wrote. I wanted to see the characters, two-head Neds, Granny, and Tilly, again. I was pretty excited about spending time with a whole book full of those quirky, back-woodsy folk, and I was not in any way disappointed. I loved it! I ate it up in a whirlwind of ignoring responsibilities and staying up too late. It's just the kind of reading experience I crave. I finished the book, and I immediately jumped online to buy the second book. It wasn't available yet. The only thing I didn't like about House Immortal was finishing the first book and having to wait until March for the second. Oh well. I'll just have to wait.



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