"'Yes,' Ash said. 'The wealthy and powerful are willing to step on the backs of others to get where they are.'"

Infinity Alchemist is a YA fantasy about a world where magic is controlled by the elite and one boy has the desire to change that.
While there were a few scenes that intrigued me, I think the biggest issue I had with this book was the pacing. Some parts seemed to drag on forever, whereas the final climax lasted about thirty seconds. Overall, it felt like the novel was more character-driven than plot-driven. Most of the scenes developed character rather than plot, which personally isn't my favorite thing.
Unfortunately, the characters also fell a bit flat for me. I'm going to be honest when I say I accidentally skimmed through some of the dialogue (because I wanted more plot scenes), and so even though the book felt character-driven, I didn't connect to any of the characters. The cast is very diverse and queer, which is a bonus, but I just couldn't relate much to them.
While Infinity Alchemist wasn't exactly my cup of tea, I can see it being very enjoyable for other people. If you're looking for a character-driven story with a queer cast and plenty of magic, this book is for you.
2.5/5