This may not be a series for everyone. If you don't have the inclinations to challenge all that you are and hold dear, if you don't wonder if humanity can truly be more & evolve when all around the world seems so bleak at times or if you do not want to have a deeply, thought provoking read, this series will likely stymie or even bore you. That's a shame then, but as the horses know, all is all it should be. It does help if before reading this you have some grasp of some of the concepts that are presented, they aren't necessarily new, they're simply presented in a way to make them more meaningful and demonstrate the connections & oneness we all share. By Chptr 3, I had already laughed uncontrollably, had my heart broken, been frustrated & cried my eyes out and I couldn't stop turning the pgs. These bks brought me such serenity, serving as a reminder as truths I already knew but had seemed to have forgotten.
In a simple description, it's a tale of what happens after if humanity stays on the path it is on, one fueled by its' fears and as the resulting emotions: anger, anguish, sadness and escalating violence. When society has imploded, thanks to a few pioneers calling themselves simply 'The New' , they seek out living a different way. Fortunately, through etching out relationships with horses and later, dogs they are shown the way to transcend & evolve into what humanity was always meant to become. (This isn't really a spoiler; you already know that this story, while harrowing for the main character Amarilla, will end positively simply as you first come to witness the strength of her person in the 1st few chapters.)
There are only two negatives that I can point out, the 1st, especially in the beginning chapters, the writing can seem choppy or disjointed. But if you contrast this to the world building that is taking place this also shows that it's done on purpose. At one point, I even teasingly joked that sometimes I *heard* the influence of Yoda on how Infinity 'speaks' . Don't be a grammar nazi, there's actually a point to how they are communicating initially and you'll discover it's simply that they are Amarilla & Infinity are forging their connection. The 2nd & biggest point I can see for others reading this is if you lack any knowledge of horse husbandry or riding, sections may baffle you or seem irrelevant. Stick with it, my knowledge of horses was simply limited to reading on them as a childhood love & it was enough for it all to make sense, even if I didn't have that bkground it all becomes clear in later chapters. Simply watching the changes of the key characters personally wasn't a drawback bc much of the story is told from the intense interactions b/w Amarilla and Infinity, the piebald mare that dedicates her life to her and helping her become all she can so it's necessary to the plot as are the interactions b/w other characters & their horses. There are elaborate & detailed descriptions at length about the world of horses and riding them, these elements might drag aspects of the overall, plot down or become boring & cause one to abandon the series or desire skipping past them. I would advise this, if you feel this happening, take the advice of the horses and simply step away from the bks, sit w/what's been going on & you'll realize even the chptrs that detail horse riding at length are significant. A 2nd thing that may help is the bks often speak of the 'collective consciousness ', if you're entirely unfamiliar with this concept another name you can reference is the 'Akashic record'. Spending 5 min to Google & research this is worth it so that you don't abandon these bks.
I feel like I have been profoundly changed simply by reading this series & I hope it has a similar experience for you. Perhaps if more can grasp even a portion of what's described, society can avoid what happens to those unfortunate people who are live in what the book refers to as 'The Old', a reference to the old ineffective culture that no longer sustains society and thus ends bc it's not in balance. I'd also say these bks can be a huge help to anyone facing struggles with grief /loss, trauma or simply an identity crisis. To say it might help you find yourself again isn't an exaggeration either. I possess a history of long-term trauma, have been in therapy on/off close to 30 yrs struggling with Complex PTSD issues & triggers and by books end felt through reading & experiencing what Amarilla does, Infinity has also helped me find my way closer to being comfortable in skin & releasing many of the blocks that I haven't been able to process. Thank you Lynn Mann for writing this stunning, amazing book and I highly recommend it to everyone. A+
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I read the first of this trilogy and loved it and amazed with what I found in the story. I left a review when I finished the first one. I just finished the third one. The second one is amazing in the story itself. Can you find it in yourself to care about a 'woeful'? What a great story. But then I read the third one. Mind Blowing. She adds still another character or it is two. Humans, horses, what else could add to the story? You guessed it. Wonderful story. They just get better. I recommend these books and this is a great bundle. I read a lot of fantasy. These books are so much more than fantasy.
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