Week 17 Review: Infinity Alchemist

From Goodreads:

Infinity Alchemist is a spellbinding novel about a quest that leads three young alchemists toward unexpected love and unimaginable power.

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 the Lancaster Mage's College, 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 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.

My Review:
This was such a fantastic read! This is the first Kacen Callender book that I've actually read, though I've been interested in their other books, this is just the first one that I've picked up. And I'm glad I did, it was an incredible read! 

I loved getting to know this world, and these characters. The way that the magic system was built, with the Source, that they were all made up of the Source, was such an interesting concept, and I enjoyed learning how it all worked alongside Ash, who was finally getting an actual teacher in the form of Ramsey.

This book took place in several parts, each one building something, from the characters and their relationship, to the plot in the hunt for this special, magical text. Watching as things progressed, I was really rooting for this trio, even as things got complicated, love triangles where everyone gets together are always fun to read! 

Oh, but that ending? Between the different realities, where things went differently, and that final confrontation, that was so epic! And emotional, because yeah, this is someone who is pretty vital to him, and it sucks that things happened the way that they did. 

Loved reading this book, and I can't wait to read more by Kacen Callender! 

Author: Kacen Callender 
Series: Infinity Alchemist #1 
Read: April 23rd, 2024
Source: NetGalley 
Reason Why: Sounded really great, and it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2024 Book! 
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Published: February 6th 2024

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars