The Infinite Sea

As the human world in The Infinite Sea crumbles at the hands of the Others, one of the few vestiges of humanity that remains is the love between the survivors. Love in all forms—whether between siblings, friends, or romantic partners—proves to be the most durable expression of humanity in the face of eradication. Faced with unimaginable loss, humans learn to rely on each other to survive.

Through the main characters in The Infinite Sea, love is portrayed as both a help and hindrance to those trying to survive. Love provides the characters with motivation and something to live for. In the hotel, each of the characters has some form of love for the others, as they survived the explosion at Camp Haven and are now bound to each other for survival. More than that, though, they trust each other, as they follow each other’s orders, work together, and fight back against Megan’s bomb, Grace’s attack, and the looming threat of Vosch. At the same time, their relationships also hold them back. Their primary reason for being in the hotel, despite its proximity to the destroyed base and their certainty that Vosch knows they are there, is Cassie’s love for Evan.