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A review by kitvaria_sarene
The Accidental Alchemist by Gigi Pandian
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
This is a cosy murder mystery, with a loveable gargoyle and a vegan alchemist who unintentionally kind of collects people (and said gargoyle) to take care of.
I really liked the tone and the easy friendships that are forming throughout the book. I thought especially the interactions between adults and teens, as they felt well handled and realistic! A couple of very different people slowly growing together and being there for each other.
I personally would have liked it better without the - so far very, very light - romance angle thrown in, but it was so low it didn't really bother me much.
The mystery part wasn't as engaging as the characters and the cosy vibes, but the tone and voice more than made up for it in my case. I loved the small gargoyle who loves to cook, and the teen who isn't yet sure who he is. There's a bit of banter and adventure, and it's overall just a really warm and entertaining read, despite a dead body or two along the way.
I really liked the tone and the easy friendships that are forming throughout the book. I thought especially the interactions between adults and teens, as they felt well handled and realistic! A couple of very different people slowly growing together and being there for each other.
I personally would have liked it better without the - so far very, very light - romance angle thrown in, but it was so low it didn't really bother me much.
The mystery part wasn't as engaging as the characters and the cosy vibes, but the tone and voice more than made up for it in my case. I loved the small gargoyle who loves to cook, and the teen who isn't yet sure who he is. There's a bit of banter and adventure, and it's overall just a really warm and entertaining read, despite a dead body or two along the way.