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4.38 AVERAGE
4.38 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I look forward to the next one!
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Believe the hype! It’s soo good, twists & turns while the last 20 mins had me in a choke hold. Desperate for book two.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can’t stop thinking about this book! Stacey has written such a fresh story following Nina and Patrick and their alchemist themed magical world. The character development of not only the FMC/MMC but side characters is incredible. I can’t wait for the next book!
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
Overall, I really enjoyed A Forbidden Alchemy. The insane number of twists and turns had my mind reeling and my jaw on the floor more than once. It’s one of those stories where just when you think you’ve figured it out—bam!—another secret unravels.
The beginning was a bit slow for me. I enjoyed Nina and Patrick’s first meeting, but following Nina through her school days dragged a little. I personally would have loved some glimpses into Patrick’s upbringing—it could have added a richer layer to his character early on.
That said, the story really picks up toward the end. Once the plot accelerates and secrets start pouring out, I was hooked. I didn’t even realize I’d hit the last page until I turned it and realized there was no more left to read. That’s how absorbed I was.
The slow burn between Patrick and Nina was done beautifully. Their connection built gradually, and in a way, it was almost sweet—full of tension, longing, and moments that made you ache for them to finally collide.
It’s a solid four stars from me. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book!