Thank you to Kacen Callender for writing the fantasy book a younger me dreamed of. A trans man mc, genderqueer LI, and a polyamorous love triangle. Transness is built into the magic system, so Ash and Ramsay can choose how they are represented each time they interact with someone. It's amazing! There all multiple scenes that show Ash's partners gentle and swoony care as he experiences body dysmorphia and discomfort. 

Callender tackles grief, classism, trauma, and so much more throughout Infinity Alchemist without ever weighing down the book's plot. I'm interested to see how things will continue to build in this world following the end of this book. This is such a powerful novel about magic and who in a society is deserving of magic and power. 

Read this if you're looking for queer and trans fantasy, polyamorous love triangles, partners that share openly with each other and check for consent constantly, and overthrowing tyrannical governments..