A review by attoliairene
The Alchemyst by Michael Scott

adventurous informative lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

Reread: 6th April 2025 

First read: May 2022 (goodreads rating: 4⭐️) 

 

This book is set in the real world and features both historical figures and mythical creatures, blending it all together pretty well with magic and alchemy 😆 The action begins fairly quickly and the multiple POVs keep it from becoming too boring 😃 However, the main characters fell a bit flat when compared to everything else going on 😕 

 

From what I remember, the series does get better but should be read slowly to avoid burnout 😅