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A review by alex_dourou
Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This novel had a lot of potential because the magic system and worldbuilding were undeniably unique. Unfortunately, it was wasted on the romance.
I wish the author had elaborated on the world-building. We could have created a more complicated society in which we would have better understood the political position with the Houses and Alchemy. Some aspects of the plot were also unclear, such as the significance of the triangle and the connection between love/Source and Ash's power.
The love tale was overly dramatic and juvenile for a book in the gloomy acamedia genre. There was no sense to it, no true purpose.
Nonetheless, the novel was not bad at all; the characters were deep, and the representation was unique, with a distinctive gender fluid character. The Source is a fascinating and novel idea for how to think about the energy that flows through all beings, but it was a little too complex and leaves you with questions at the end.
I'm hoping that some answers will be provided in the second volume.
I wish the author had elaborated on the world-building. We could have created a more complicated society in which we would have better understood the political position with the Houses and Alchemy. Some aspects of the plot were also unclear, such as the significance of the triangle and the connection between love/Source and Ash's power.
The love tale was overly dramatic and juvenile for a book in the gloomy acamedia genre. There was no sense to it, no true purpose.
Nonetheless, the novel was not bad at all; the characters were deep, and the representation was unique, with a distinctive gender fluid character. The Source is a fascinating and novel idea for how to think about the energy that flows through all beings, but it was a little too complex and leaves you with questions at the end.
I'm hoping that some answers will be provided in the second volume.