Review: Wheel of the Infinite by Martha Wells

I must admit, I’ve never read Martha Wells before. It’s sacrilege, I know. Wells is considered one of the greats and here I am not paying her a single piece of my mind. 

I really wish that I had read her work earlier, because I’ve had such a great time with Wheel of the Infinite. Released in 2000, Wheel of the Infinite is a standalone fantasy novel—a rare beast that I wish we had more of. It follows Maskelle, who is a mage and religious figure of sorts as she returns to a place that she has been sent away from to help with a problem that only she can help with. 

The world of Wheel of the Infinite is a showcase of perfect simplicity. It doesn’t over complicate itself with rules and lore, and it’s not trying to be more than what it is. Despite being written from the perspective of a magic user, the magic remains mysterious and otherworldly. It’s a reminder of just how magical magic can be. 

 The plot is well crafted. Everything happens for a reason and nothing is wasted. While reading, I would often forget about one of the pieces of the puzzles until it was introduced again later, causing revelations and excitement. Wells is a master of tension building and I felt on the edge of my seat the whole read. Wheel of the Infinite was brilliant and I’m going to be reading more Martha Wells going forward. 

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