Chaos King

By: Kacen Callender

Narrated by: Wes Haas

WHEN THE WORLD BURNS, ASH WILL RISE.

The explosive sequel to instant New York Times bestselling YA debut Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender.

"[A] wickedly fun and deeply important story with a must-listen narration." —AudioFile on Infinity Alchemist

Ever since he rose up against his father and saved New Anglia from destruction, Ash has been struggling to adapt to his new life. He has nightmares every night, haunted by strange black orbs and his screaming dead mother. Ash is sure she’s trying to warn him that the world is still in danger, and becomes determined to find a way to speak to her again—but communicating with the dead isn’t easy, even for an alchemist as powerful as Ash.

It doesn’t help that violent anti-alchemist sentiment is spreading across New Anglia. When Ash is captured by a radical group, inspired by his father’s legacy, he must decide if alchemist rights can be trusted in the hands of the Houses, along with his partners Callum and Ramsay—or if Ash must follow the path his father laid for him, and become the leader of an alchemist revolution.

Can Ash keep his relationships together and stop the world from falling apart?

“Spellbinding.” —Aiden Thomas · “Brims with possibility.” —A. R. Carpetta · “A thrilling, expansive adventure.” —Elana K. Arnold

“A blast of heart-racing magic.” —Andrew Joseph White

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books.

Critic reviews

<p>"Richly built. This is magical." —<i>Booklist</i>, starred review<br><br>"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." —<i>Publishers Weekly, s</i>tarred review<br><br>"Phenomenal." —<i>ReactorMag.com</i><br><br>"<i>Infinity Alchemist</i> 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." —<i>BookPage</i><br><br>"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." —<i>Horn Book</i><br><br>"A thrilling adventure full of magic." —<i>Book Riot</i><br><br>"Featuring a cast of queer and trans characters entangled in a gorgeous romance, <i>Infinity Alchemist</i> is a thrilling, expansive adventure and a bold exploration of family lost and found." —Elana K. Arnold, author of <i>Damsel</i><br><br>"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<br><br>"<i>Infinity Alchemist</i> 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, <i>New York Time</i>s bestselling author of <i>The Sunbearer Trials</i><br><br>"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, <i>New York Time</i>s bestselling author of <i>Hell Followed With Us</i></p>

Great Characters and Story

Love the diverse cast of characters and how fleshed out each of them feel. I think we get a ton of great character moments and interactions, and the only cost is there doesn’t seem to be much room for world building. would love to hear more about the uses of alchemy and the world they live in, as it feels like a lot is left up to the imagination. love the direction the series has taken and hopeful for a third book!