Thoroughly enjoyed this gut-kicking exploration of Jack and Zoe’s partnership, but wish it could have been more in depth, especially the last third. This did not feel like 400 pages at all; I whizzed through it and could have easily dealt with it being twice as long.

A love story between 2 brilliant young scientists on the edge of creating something unbelievable
Told mainly from Zoe’s perspective you think you have it all wrapped up - but when James tells his side - everything looks so different
A brilliant debut

Thankyou NetGalkey fir an ARC in return for an honest review

Two very clever young people meet while studying science at university.
They think they have discovered a cure for ageing and start up a company to sell their product.
A story about greed and betrayal with some twists.
Thank you to NetGalley and Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

4.5⭐️. I thought this was a gripping and emotive debut novel. It follows two young scientists who meet at Harvard University and later drop out when their work in the field of anti-aging leads to the creation of a biotech startup. We first follow Zoe’s POV as she struggles to make her claim in a male dominated world, we see the company take off and start to see some success, before a scandal reminiscent of Theranos threatens everything they’ve worked for.

I wasn’t expecting the switch to Jack’s POV later on in the book, but I’m really glad we got it because it provided so much depth to his character and we got a glimpse into his backstory, which made him the man he became.

Although there is a reasonable amount of technical jargon (and I am by no means a scientist!), I didn’t find that it put me off or took me out of the story. Because ultimately it’s a story about two people with very different upbringings whose love for science connected them.

I was intrigued from the beginning and found it to be a bingeable book that I only got more and more attached to as the story progressed. What I loved most is that Zoe and Jack felt so real to me, which gave the story such emotional impact.

Would recommend if you like books such as Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Massive thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC of this book.

A great book that was well paced and enjoyable to read. Felt like it had similar vibes to Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, and also Lessons in Chemistry. A solid story and well told.

The description says that Notes on Infinity is a mix of others such as Normal People and Tomorrow, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and others of which I have read and loved and I so very much wanted to love this also..

I would call myself educated, so the technical aspects to this book (tho I’m not an expert in this area of expertise) doesn’t faze me

There was a build up of positiveness coming from the storyline that you were kind of expecting something to happen and that happenance certainly happened! But although it was expected, it didn’t really sit well for me… for the two main characters to have worked together so closely for so long and for Zoe not to even have an inkling that all this was going on under her nose all that time seemed a bit unrealistic to me and I struggled a wee bit to comprehend how Jack would have gotten away with it..

Also, at 400 pages, I felt that this book just trundled on a wee bit too long..

I did like this book and felt that it would have been a better one all round if it was a little shorter and with something about giving Zoe a tiny speck of doubt before all this flared up would probably have made it a bit more believable for me

Overall, a decent debut with a lot to get stuck into but just needed a little finesse in it’s final finishing

Many thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the chance to review this advanced copy for an honest review

If you are a chemistry graduate then you won’t need to skim through all the bewildering technical jargon and acronyms as I did. Apart from that, Zoe and Jack’s relationship was intriguing and their meteoric rise to success incredible

Love this book - it was really good. Thank you to the writer, publisher, and NetGalley for allowing me to review this advanced copy.

Two young geniuses, Zoe and Jack, meet in Harvard. When Zoe discovers a scientific theory that may help reverse ageing, Jack is keen to actualise her research and together they become entrepreneurs of meteoric success.

I expected this to be a traditional love story, but it very much varied from that and was much more complicated, with essence Greek tragedy at its core, and lots of twists and turns along the way. There was a lot of scientific jargon, which didn't bother me as much as it might another reader, but I did find that it distracted me from plot by wondering whether their hypothesis was based on actual scientific research, or if it would sound absolutely ridiculous to someone well versed in eugenics. I would be interested to hear.

Both Zoe and Jack were well-written, multi-faceted characters and I thoroughly enjoyed reading from each of their POVs. The thing that prevented me rating this book higher was that it unfortunately read as if it needed more editing. The pacing was off generally, with many sections being too drawn out and others skimmed over. Lots of time was spent on build-up, only to skate through the main events. If this had been tighter, it would have been a 4 or 4.5 star read for me. As it was, it was 3.5.

A brainy fast-paced story of love and friendship with a tech backdrop. Absolutely perfect for fans of Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. Easy to read but with a good amount of bite to get stuck into. I loved this. Thanks NetGalley!

Interesting book that really is a cross between The Dropout and Lessons in Chemistry. I liked Zoe and Jack a lot

Very much enjoyed this despite having next to no chemistry knowledge. Made me think about what we sacrifice for our own and others dreams.

This book is a beautifully intricate tapestry of emotions and I found it addictive. You can immediately sense the author's scientific mindset; the depth of research behind the narrative is palpable, adding a rich layer of authenticity to the storytelling.

Initially, I found myself put off by Zoe. She struck me as an arrogant, privileged brat, someone who was hard to empathise with. However, the more I read and the backstory gradually unfolded, my perspective shifted. Her relationship with the family revealed nuances and complexities that made her character much more relatable and sympathetic.

Zoe's dynamic with Jack was particularly captivating. It was fraught with tension and complexity that had me almost shouting at the pages in frustration. Both are remarkably intelligent, academically gifted individuals, yet their decisions often defy logic, leaving me exasperated yet engrossed.

Jack's narrative was equally compelling, slowly unravelling like a tightly wound coil. Despite the challenges he faced, I found myself rooting for him, hoping he'd find his way through the labyrinth of his circumstances.

However, I did have some issues with the story, firstly I can't begin to imagine why Zoe would take a backseat on the science aspect of the business. She loves the science so why wouldn't she also want to be in the lab? I understand the plausible explanation given in the book but I just can't see someone like Zoe giving in to this pressure or giving up her love of the lab.

Also we can talk about this wonderful love story, and even I was totally sucked in by Jack but let's not pretend that what he did was totally wrong. He lied and gaslit her. She even became the face of the business. How can you do this to someone you're supposed to love?

While the story plunges into bleakness at times, it makes the lighter moments all the more impactful. I believe this author has immense potential, and I eagerly anticipate what literary gems they will present in the future.


A heartfelt thanks to the author, the publishers, and NetGalley for providing an advanced reader copy of this book. This review reflects my own thoughts and opinions.

This one sucked me in from page one and kept me gripped - The Dropout meets Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow meets Normal People. On balance I think this will appeal more to Sally Rooney fans than fans of Gabrielle Zevin - it's less emotive than Tx3 imo and leans more in the direction of two bright young things who could have avoided themselves quite a bit of trouble if they'd both learned to communicate better. It's a smart read, and filled with lots of technical details that won't be everyone's cup of tea. HOWEVER for those who do want something to chew on Notes on Infinity brings lots to the table and I can see this being a brilliant book club pick that will generate tons of debate. I thoroughly enjoyed and eagerly look forward to matching this book with its right readers when it comes out this summer.

I loved Notes on Infinity and I totally agree with the statement that it's a mix of Normal People and Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow (two of my favourite books).

The book follows Zoe and Jack through a scientific discovery that becomes a multi billion dollar idea and their relationship all through the highs and lows of that.

I loved the development of both Zoe and Jack and they were interesting, frustrating and loveable in their own ways. I also think the depiction of Harvard and Cambridge, MA was excellent and it really made me want to visit.

Notes on Infinity made for a very compelling read and I didn't want to put it down but I also didn't want it to end.

Zoe and Jack meet at Harvard as students and quickly their friendship grows. They are both studying ageing and decide to set up a company which they see as their road to riches. They aren’t wrong – soon they have a billion dollar company and the fame that comes with that.

Much of the book centres on technical stuff which is, I would think, beyond the comprehension of a lot of people, me included! I tended to zone out a bit as I just didn’t understand it but other parts, description wise, were beautiful. The friendship and underlying love story between Zoe and Jack is similar to ‘Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow’ (which I have read and absolutely loved). ‘Notes on Infinity’, however, wasn’t as compelling for me and two thirds of the way through, after things start to go wrong, we switch back to Jack’s earlier life and see what has happened in his past. I wasn’t sure I liked this swift about turn as the story was left hanging for a while.

Some of this book I loved and some of it I didn’t. But overall it was well written and enjoyable.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the advanced copy.

Notes on Infinity explores fascinating concepts, but I found it heavy on US academic terminology, which made it a bit challenging for me to engage with at times. While the ideas are intriguing, the writing leans toward the technical side, which may not be for everyone. While it’s sadly not for me, I can see why others love it!

This book needs the hype! It is Tomorrow Tomorrow Tomorrow crossed with Lessons in Chemistry

It is better than both! A must read when it comes out in July! I would pre order if I was you!!

It is emotional, interesting, heart breaking, exciting and so detailed

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! I am so glad I read this

Great book!! One of my favourite reads so far this year.

I loved the setting in academic research/ bio start up. It kept me guessing and made a different and interesting read.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy in exchange for my honest review.

There is so much right about this book - a scientific discovery that could change humanity, two intelligent young people in love with their work and each other, relevance to goings on in Silicon Valley, and a massive betrayal. What could go wrong?

Events do go awry by design in the plot, however there is something not quite right with the book. It is quite lengthy, well 400 pages rather than the standard 300. It takes its time to get going and the reader is swamped with scientific and US academic terminology which made it seem even longer. The twist does not happen until three quarters of the way through the book, by which time I was exhausted with the whole process. The twist is good but I did not feel it was wholly believable, I am not sure that the defence of not knowing would hold up in court - when so many other people obviously 'knew'.

All in all it is so nearly there, perhaps an editor with a heavy hand would have eased it over the finishing line.