Chaos King

""Richly built. This is magical."" --Booklist, starred review ""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 ""Phenomenal."" --ReactorMag.com ""Infinity Alchemist is full of smart dialogue and moves with the kind of pace that will keep readers drawn in, but it is the overriding feeling of empathy throughout that elevates this resonant fantasy."" --BookPage ""This elaborate adventure leads to some surprising places--readers will thrill to the high-stakes predicaments and appreciate the characters' attempts to remain true to themselves, no matter the cost."" --Horn Book ""A thrilling adventure full of magic."" --Book Riot ""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 ""Infinity Alchemist is a spellbinding, fast-paced and deeply romantic fantasy that thoughtfully explores the meaning of power, who is worthy of it, and what people are willing to do in its pursuit. Kacen Callender's diverse cast of queer and polyamorous characters provides some much-needed representation to the YA fantasy genre."" --Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Sunbearer Trials ""Callender steps into YA fantasy with a rush of adrenaline and power. A high-stakes world of magic and deception where characters are queer, trans, polyamorous, and loved without question; this is a blast of heart-racing magic you won't want to miss."" --Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Hell Followed With Us