A review by livinliterary
The Scarlet Alchemist by Kylie Lee Baker

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was absolutely stunning. The characters were amazing, the plot constantly took me by surprise, and the writing is a great blend of readable modern language and the intense style that usually accompanies fantasy. The writing of this book was incredibly intense. There were moments where this book felt like it was verging on horror. The magic system and world pulls you in, and there were so many good plot twists (two of them had me gasping.) The Scarlet Alchemist is the first book in a planned duology. I look forward to reading its sequel.