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416 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781399723299
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 31 October 2023
Description
The principle rule of alchemy:You cannot create good without also creating evil.Zilan dreams of becoming a royal alchemist, of providing for her family by making alchemical gold and gems for the wealthy to eat in order to stay young forever. But f...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,049 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
tense 57%
mysterious 47%
emotional 42%
challenging 23%
sad 15%
funny 14%
hopeful 8%
reflective 7%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 20% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Approved by the author
Graphic
Death, Blood, Violence, MurderModerate
Sexism, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury (burning at the stake), Gore, Sexual harassment (forced public undressing down to underwear), Self harm (cutting of palm for magic ritual), Bullying, Classism, Animal death, Kidnapping (attempted), RacismMinor
Child death, Cursing, Kidnapping, Vomit
416 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781399723299
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 31 October 2023
Description
The principle rule of alchemy:You cannot create good without also creating evil.Zilan dreams of becoming a royal alchemist, of providing for her family by making alchemical gold and gems for the wealthy to eat in order to stay young forever. But f...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,049 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
tense 57%
mysterious 47%
emotional 42%
challenging 23%
sad 15%
funny 14%
hopeful 8%
reflective 7%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 20% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Approved by the author
Graphic
Death, Blood, Violence, MurderModerate
Sexism, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury (burning at the stake), Gore, Sexual harassment (forced public undressing down to underwear), Self harm (cutting of palm for magic ritual), Bullying, Classism, Animal death, Kidnapping (attempted), RacismMinor
Child death, Cursing, Kidnapping, Vomit