I haven’t read any of Wendy Xu’s work before, and I only read a few graphic novels a year, so I wouldn’t consider myself a seasoned reviewer of this form. However, I did really enjoy “The Infinity Particle.” It is cute and sweet, but at the same time, it doesn’t hold pull any punches. Yes, there is a romance between a girl and an AI, but the central themes are about becoming your own person and leaving abusive (maternal) relationships.

Wow, this is gorgeous. I loved Wendy Xu’s art in Mooncakes so when I saw this I knew I needed to read it. Scifi isn’t generally a genre I gravitate towards, but this feels more like a setting than scifi world building, if that makes sense, which worked perfectly for me. This is a story about what makes people *people* and the power of personality and community. When Kye is seen as a whole person by Clem, it causes a chain reaction of him figuring out who he is outside Dr Lin’s demands. This was just so beautiful in so many ways and I absolutely loved it, and so glad I got the opportunity to read it.

This was really cute. However, I felt that the romance between our two mains was VERY quick. We see them hanging out and getting to know each other at most twice between spouting off "I love you" to each other. The insta-love was a put off. There also was weird pacing in this book with everything. It felt very rushed with the story and everything. We never did get an explanation as to why Kye was seeing what he was seeing except that what he was seeing was essentially a "ghost" (Ghost in the Shell reference?). I love stories about AI that discuss how beings should be treated, and the difference between humans and AI, and all the ethical discussions that go along with that trope. If you want something fun, quick, and sweet to read, this is for you.

Shoutout to NetGalley and Quill Tree Books for this ARC! The Infinity Particle is such a good mix of sweet and serious. It handles its more intense topics well while also making the reader feel mushy about Clem and Kye. I loved this graphic novel. It made me feel so soft! I absolutely would recommend!!

This graphic novel was an absolute gem! The main character, Clementine, moves to Mars to work on AI with her academic hero. She meets the professor’s humanoid AI creation, Kye, and sparks fly (almost literally). However, the professor isn’t all she’s cracked up to be leading Kye and Clementine to work through some things. I absolutely loved the illustrations, characters, and thought-provoking ideas. Definitely adding a physical copy to my shelves.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

Summary: In this gorgeous graphic novel by Wendy Xu, co-creator of the award-winning Mooncakes, a young inventor falls for a lifelike AI and confronts questions of freedom and autonomy.

5/5 stars
Infinity Particle has a beautiful and calming color palate and the pacing of the plot is spot on. The character development, as well as the world building, is not forced on the reader and feels completely natural. It is a thought provoking work that leaves the reader questioning what makes us human. I read this all in one sitting! Bravo!

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I LOVE Wendy Xu! This may be my new favorite graphic novel. It's so heartwarming and sweet, but at the same time asks really intense philosophical questions like what does it mean to have consciousness. Clem is so cute and reminds me a lot of my best friend so I was instantly endeared to her. Cannot wait to have a physical copy of this on my shelf!

Yet another beautifully illustrated and heart warming graphic novel from Wendy Xu.

Clem, making the big move from earth to mars in this futuristic tech universe, is excited to work for her engineering idol. After meeting Kye, an AI created for the sole purpose of serving but with a glitch that reveals he's more sentient being than robot, Clem starts to question the role of autonomy in robotics and what makes one human.

I was engaged with this story from the first page. Not only were the illustrations stunningly balanced between soft color and negative space, but the plot and pacing kept my interest and, of course, the romance was absolutely adorable and I couldn’t get enough.
Filled with so much heart and introspection - the themes of autonomy and humanity in this graphic novel absolutely shined.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I received an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

The Infinity Particle follows Clementine as she moves to Mars to work under her idol, Doctor Lin, working on AI robots. Once there she finds Dr. Lin's assistant is an amazingly humanoid unit named Kye. As the story progresses she gets to know Kye and works to help him deal with his glitching system.

This story was not only visually appealing but honestly very sweet. It was such an interesting look at both human nature and how we grow and change as people. Both Clem and Kye have difficult pasts, but are able to work through them and become better despite it. Clem is an amazingly upbeat character with such a big heart, which shows up so much in SENA and her interactions with others.

Most of the story flowed really well, but I feel like some parts were rushed, like why Dr. Lin was the way she was. Overall a captivating read!

I received an arc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
In this breathtaking science fiction standalone, young Clem moves from Earth to a reimagined Mars to work for her dream employer, Doctor Lin. As she works on AI, she meets Kye, the personal AI for Dr. Lin. Emotions rise, and technology is improved. Clem and Kye's chemistry sparks as they begin to fall in love. Yet, something is happening with Kye's internal programming. Can Clem figure out what's wrong with Kye before it's too late?
I absolutely loved this! The artwork is gorgeous and splendid. I fell for the designs and creativity of Wendy Xu. Kye is handsome as an AI, and Clem is so cute. Clem's personal AI, Sena, is adorable. The relationship between Kye and Clem is heartwarming and beautiful. I enjoyed every second of this part science fiction, part romantic graphic novel. I can't wait for Wendy Xu's next big hit.

This graphic novel sucked me in from the start. Our main character has landed a job with her role model and is eager to begin learning from her. But she soon finds out that things may not be so ideal, especially when she may be catching feelings for her boss’s AI.

The art work and color choices are amazing. The side characters are memorable and the world building is surprisingly rich for such a short book. The mystery and romantic elements kept the plot going but readers still had time to enjoy the scenery.

There were only a couple parts that didn’t work for me. I didn’t feel the antagonist of the story was properly dealt with overall. I felt more accountability should’ve been taken. Also, the romantic elements seemed a little rushed. I wish we could’ve seen more snippets of downtime with them to build up the depth.

But overall, I really enjoyed “The Infinity Particle” and will be picking up the author’s past and future work!

(Thank you to the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.)

What constitutes a sentient being? That is the question that must be answered in a civilization where robot beings are all over, and children can buy a kit and even build their own little robot friend.

Clementine has come to the Mars colony to get away from life on earth. She has had trama there, and wants nothing to do with it. She brings her little robot friend which she built with her own kit. She is going to work for Dr. Lin, who is a specialist in artificial intelligence, and as built her own assistance robot who resembles a human.

This book, though nothing like it, other then having sentient robots, reminds me a bit of Silver Metal Lover, in which a woman falls in love with a robot built specifically for her, and her needs. In this case, Kye, the robot, was not built for her, but she still develops feelings for him.

The world building is fun. I love the idea of kits to make your own personal robot. Clementine’s backstory is well done, and understandable, as is Kye’s, when we learn what it is, though we don’t quit eknow.

Beautiful illustrations. The story progresses without leaving us too far behind, because Clementine is learning as we are, as she is new to Mars, and to robotics too, despite her own.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. This book comes out from HarperCollins the 29th of August 2023.

*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity.*

In this beautiful graphic novel, author Wendy Xu explores trauma, forgiveness, and the question of what makes a human, human. Set in a world inspired by retro-futurism, Clementine has just moved to the Mars Colony for a new job as an Artificial Intelligence (AI) repair person in a clinic run by the famed Dr. Marcella Lin. A friendship begins to blossom between Clem and Dr. Lin's AI assistant, a beautiful humanoid model named Kye-- and it is up to Clem to help Kye reach his full potential.

This book is, of course, stunning. The art is lovely, and the setting is richly developed and lush. It was so refreshing to read something with a more hopeful look towards humanities future (albeit FAR into humanities future) and the debate on AI consciousness mirrors the debates we're having even today. The romance felt rushed and I wish it had been explored a little further, but I also think it opens the door for future explorations by the author. However, the story itself is wonderful, the plot is appropriately paced and engaging-- and it's easy to root for Clem and Kye!

This futuristic sci-fi is mainly focusing on AI and robot and its dynamic with human. in this case, Mars is already a habitable planet. Clementine moved from Earth to Mars to have a fresh start on her life and a better career in robotic. What she didn't expect is that her workplace brought her to meet a charming humanoid AI that who unexpectedly shared some similarities with her.

i love the minimal use of color that make me appreciate the line details more. somehow it's still looks pleasant. overall it's very heartwarming and tender but I couldn't make sense of the fictional scientific stuffs but that's fine🥰

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

I loved this graphic novel! The writing was so well done, and the pacing was just right. This wasn't a fast-paced novel, but it kept you rooting for the main characters the whole way through. All of the characters felt realistic like they could be actual people you have encountered before. Clementine is a great protagonist as well. Her determination and kind demeanor make you want to cheer her on. The story brings up an age-old sci-fi story question, what do you think counts as a truly conscious being? The romance felt a smidgen fast, but it still worked out fine in the overall pacing. I really adored the world-building in this graphic novel! The way daily life is on Mars seems like a dream come true. I also loved the tiny background details, such as a stairway that can morph itself into a ramp for wheelchair users! The robot designs were also so good but also were an interesting commentary on current robotic designs. The art design was also excellent. I liked that instead of the traditional black and white art, it was navy blue and white! Oddly enough, it feels like it made it easier on my eyes.

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This was absolutely adorable. I wanted to cry at the end (as usual). I fell in love with this story.

Clementine is a young woman who moved to Mars to work with AI after leaving her abusive mother. She starts working with Dr. Lin, one of the top scientist in the field. Dr.Lin has an AI assistant named Kye who is humanoid and calls her Mother. Kye & Clem begin to spend more time together and start falling for each other. As Kye begins to glitch and have strange visions, it turns out there’s more to him than what he originally thought.

I loved all the cute little robots!!! Their designs were so stinkin cute. Kye’s design is adorable too. He’s like 7 foot tall. And Clem’s was an amazing main character. She was determined and loyal and ready to risk it all for Kye. This story was full of science, love, & getting over your past trauma and abusive parental relationships. I loved Mooncakes so I knew I would love this one too.

This was such a cute, sweet read that had be kicking my feet like a middle school girl at time. Probably gonna be in my top ten reads of 20230

A beautiful representation of being human, full of heart and a little comedy. It flowed so wonderfully, there were times I felt like I was watching a movie instead and expected to hear the characters speaking. I'm very impressed and would absolutely read another story by Xu. I also liked the pink and blue palette—they're my favorite colors. :)

The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel that explores the themes of artificial intelligence, freedom, and autonomy. Clementine Chang, a young inventor, moves to Mars for a fresh start and begins working for Dr. Marcella Lin, a pioneer in AI technology. Clementine meets Kye, Dr. Lin's assistant, who is a humanoid AI that feels almost too human. As they collaborate on projects, their chemistry sets off sparks, but Dr. Lin becomes enraged by Kye's growing independence and refuses to grant him more freedom. Clementine begins to question everything she knows about AI and becomes determined to help Kye break free, even if it means risking everything she came to Mars for. The story is not only visually stunning, but also thought-provoking and emotionally engaging, making it a must-read for fans of science fiction and graphic novels.