Infinity Alchemist

By: Kacen Callender

Narrated by: Wes Haas

Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

Infinity Alchemist is a spellbinding fantasy novel about a quest that leads three young alchemists toward dangerous truth, legendary love, and extraordinary power.

With their signature "prowess" (FIYAH) and "unbridled creativity" (New York Times Book Review), acclaimed author Kacen Callender turns their formidable skill to young adult fantasy for the first time.

"Spellbinding."—AIDEN THOMAS • "Thrilling."—ELANA K. ARNOLD • "A blast of heart-racing magic."—ANDREW JOSEPH WHITE • "Expands the possibilities of YA fantasy."—A. R. CAPETTA

For Ash Woods, practicing alchemy is a crime.

Only an elite few are legally permitted to study the science of magic—so when Ash is rejected by Lancaster College of Alchemic Science, he takes a job as the school’s groundskeeper instead, forced to learn alchemy in secret.

When he’s discovered by the condescending and brilliant apprentice Ramsay Thorne, Ash is sure he's about to be arrested—but instead of calling the reds, Ramsay surprises Ash by making him an offer: Ramsay will keep Ash's secret if he helps her find the legendary Book of Source, a sacred text that gives its reader extraordinary power.

As Ash and Ramsay work together and their feelings for each other grow, Ash discovers their mission is more dangerous than he imagined, pitting them against influential and powerful alchemists—Ash’s estranged father included. Ash’s journey takes him through the cities and wilds across New Anglia, forcing him to discover his own definition of true power and how far he and other alchemists will go to seize it.

Featuring trans, queer, and polyamorous characters of color, Infinity Alchemist is the hugely anticipated young adult fantasy debut from the extraordinary author of Felix Ever After, King and the Dragonflies, Queen of the Conquered and more.

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books.

©2024 Kacen Callender (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Callender builds a rich environment that echoes real-world injustices...political intrigue, a fascinating magic system, and heart-pounding action propel the plot and, combined with Ash’s unfurling relationships with Ramsay and the rest of the supporting cast, result in a refreshingly affirming and tender standout fantasy."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Featuring a cast of queer and trans characters entangled in a gorgeous romance, Infinity Alchemist is a thrilling, expansive adventure and a bold exploration of family lost and found."—Elana K. Arnold, author of Damsel

"Kacen Callender has story alchemy unlike any other. Central relationships twine with deeply felt magic to transmute expectations and expand the possibilities of YA fantasy. This novel introduces a world of grounded conflicts that never loses touch with our own—and boundless power that brims with possibility."—A. R. Capetta, Lambda-winning author of The Brilliant Death series

fantastic!

representation of lgbtq+ and non "traditional" (monogamy) relationships shown in a healthy way. fantastic adventure.

A Base Hit

A good premise. Promising narrator. Unfortunately, it is WAY too emotionally in depth for my taste. If you are into teen/young adult angst; this book is for you. The thought put into the theretical alchemy sections is well thought out and enjoyable. The author puts more touchy feely into the action section causing them to lose their appeal. Hopefully you will enjoy it more than I did. I couldn't continue after the first third and ceased reading.