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The Scarlet Alchemist by Kylie Lee Baker

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thesummerstorms's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

I don't think this book was bad per se, but I was probably not the target audience. I would have preferred more character development, and I wasn't a big fan of the gore.

I should've expected that going in, given that the book, deals with necromancy, but I got the book as a subscription box and enjoy cultivation novels, so I didn't look closely enough before reading.

No star rating because I don't feel like my opinion would be a fair ranking.

Content Warnings

alishakins's review against another edition

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Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Overall really enjoyed the story it’s very unique and fast paced! The relationship aspect was extremely YA to me and again waaaay too fast paced, i feel like there wasn’t enough build up of connection. Brutal scenes throughout the story, a lot of things i wasn’t expecting so that’s a plus! If you enjoy a story with multiple plot twists i recommend!

shannonxo's review against another edition

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5.0

Kylie Lee Baker is officially a must-read author for me. After three books read from her, if her name is on the cover then it shall be in my hand soon. Everything I loved about the Night duology is here but in a new form. A fascinating magic system based in alchemy and raising people from the dead, a vivid Asian setting based on Chinese history, and a main character who doesn't quite fit in anywhere but makes sure she carves out a space just for herself anyway. Literally have nothing bad to say about this book and I cannot wait for the sequel!

toasterstrubes's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

kirstenf's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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olivegoblin's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

cursedbypsyche's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.25

princessbilbo's review against another edition

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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

5.0

Man did I enjoy this book. I'm so surprised! I'd loved the world and magic system. The main character was just amazing. I didn't go into this book expecting to love it so much, but here I am!

sudili's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

melaniegrace91's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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