"Lostetter sweeps readers up into a thrilling sci-fi adventure...The twisty plot and masterful storytelling set this apart." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Noumenon...offers a dreamlike exploration of evolving societies and the many ways humans can control, fight and love each other." -- Washington Post
"Soaked in the spirit of classic SF sensawunda, this ambitious debut explores the complexities of such an immense voyage, which pile up in surprising ways as the clones get further from the familiar." -- B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog on Noumenon
"Noumenon is a grand interstellar quest that marries intimate detail with the sweep of social change and discovery across generations. I was enthralled."
-- Yoon Ha Lee, author of Ninefox Gambit
"[An] ambitious and stunning debut...Lostetter handles a complex and fractured narrative masterfully, never allowing her novel to become confusing or unconvincing. There are no easy answers to the book's questions, but the lingering sense of wonder and discovery thoroughly justifies its title." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Noumenon
"Lostetter expertly balances the thrill of discovery with the interpersonal consequences of an isolated community. The tools of speculative fiction are deployed with heart-rending attention to emotional reality in this enthralling odyssey. A striking adventure story that could hold a galaxy in its scope." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on Noumenon
"Lostetter delivers another feast for fans of hard science fiction." -- Booklist
"Adult and mature YA readers who enjoy classic space operas of interplanetary travel and contact with alien life-forms should find this appealing." -- Library Journal
"The ambitious and effective sequel to Noumenon [...] Lostetter remains at the forefront of innovation in hard science fiction." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"[An] ambitious and stunning debut...Lostetter handles a complex and fractured narrative masterfully, never allowing her novel to become confusing or unconvincing. There are no easy answers to the book's questions, but the lingering sense of wonder and discovery thoroughly justifies its title." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A novel that was anything less than stellar would be an especially disappointing follow-up to the brilliant Noumenon, but Lostetter has achieved that and much more. [...] Sci-fi action and adventure held together by universally human themes; this is the genre at its very best." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"A tight, compelling sequel [...] Lostetter's characters persevere and evolve, creating a compelling portrait that feels, at its heart, ultimately both human and galactic in scope." -- Strang Horizons
"Talk about a stunning debut! Lostetter's first full-length novel is an ambitious feat of worldbuilding that will remind you of classic sci-fi favorites." -- RT Book Reviews
"Travel to the remotest reaches of deep space in this wondrous follow-up to the acclaimed Noumenon--a tale of exploration, adventure, science, and humanity with the sweep and intelligence of the works of Arthur C. Clarke, Neal Stephenson, and Octavia Butler." -- Open Book Society
"Noumenon Infinity by Marina J. Lostetter is an excellent space opera focused on beautiful character details and grand ideas on the biggest stage possible. Highly recommended." -- Primmlife
