
Adam Silvera's "Infinity Son" is a young adult fantasy novel set in a contemporary New York City where magic is real but feared. It follows brothers Emil and Brighton, who have always looked up to the Spell Walkers, a group dedicated to fighting dangerous magical creatures called specters. The story explores themes of brotherhood, identity, and the moral complexities of a long-standing conflict. When Emil suddenly gains powers, he becomes the hero Brighton always wanted to be, forcing both brothers to confront their roles in a gritty, fast-paced magical war. The book is suitable for ages 12-18 and includes LGBTQ+ representation.
Balancing epic and intensely personal stakes, bestselling author Adam Silvera's Infinity Son is a gritty, fast-paced adventure about two brothers caught up in a magical war generations in the making. Growing up in New York, brothers Emil and Brighton always idolized the Spell Walkers--a vigilante group sworn to rid the world of specters. While the Spell Walkers and other celestials are born with powers, specters take them, violently stealing the essence of endangered magical creatures. Brighton wishes he had a power so he could join the fray. Emil just wants the fighting to stop. The cycle of violence has taken a toll, making it harder for anyone with a power to live peacefully and openly. In this climate of fear, a gang of specters has been growing bolder by the day. Then, in a brawl after a protest, Emil manifests a power of his own--one that puts him right at the heart of the conflict and sets him up to be the heroic Spell Walker Brighton always wanted to be. Brotherhood, love, and loyalty will be put to the test, and no one will escape the fight unscathed.