'Akemi Dawn Bowman has written some of the most heartfelt wonders in contemporary YA, and this venture into sci-fi proves that her skill transcends genre.' - BuzzFeed Featuring an imaginative world, a terrifying villain and a complex heroine, The Infinity Courts is a mesmerizing series opener that’s sure to lead to a thrilling, expectation-shattering sequel.' - BookPage

'Bowman combines the psychological with the heart-pounding in her powerful leap into science fiction. Readers are unlikely to find a more altruistic character in YA than Nami, and her empathy alone makes the pages turn.' - Booklist 'Bowman has written high-stakes sci-fi that is as much a commentary on human nature as it is a story about hope. 'An intriguing speculative world that interrogates consciousness and humanity.' - Kirkus Reviews Highly recommended for any library shelf.' - ★ School Library Journal, starred review 'A cerebral and pulse-pounding exploration of what it means to be human. Readers will be left reeling and eagerly awaiting the next installment! Highly recommend picking up this YA series, especially for fans of THE KINGDOM, GEARBREAKERS, and WARCROSS.' - YA Books Central, featured review 'With intriguing themes and great character development, THE GENESIS WARS is an explosive sequel in a fantastic series. Her jump from contemporary to genre fiction was flawless.' - Spotlight Report Akemi weaves in human emotion and action-driven plots perfectly, building memorable characters that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. 'The stakes are higher, the pain is more intense, and there are plenty of new characters to love and hate. Just as original and gripping as The Infinity Courts, readers will devour this book in a desperate attempt to find out more about Nami’s power and her fight to help her friends escape the AI controlled afterlife.' - The Young Folks 'After a compelling series debut, The Genesis War continues Nami’s fight against Ophelia and the Four Courts.

fast-paced bridge leading toward higher stakes and more complications on the horizon.' – Kirkus Reviews 'While The Infinity Courts (2021) focused more on what it means to be human, aware, and capable of empathy, this sequel is packed with action, as Nami embraces her powers and fights back whenever she can.

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