The Scarlet Alchemist by Kylie Lee Baker

426 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical
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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 for now, she’s trapped in her impoverished village in southern China, practicing ...

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Moods

adventurous 82%
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

medium 64%
fast 31%
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: 21% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.15

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