meganfitz 's review for:

Alchemised by SenLinYu

4.25

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I found the 1000 page format intensely irritating. I really wish the publisher had printed it as a duology and just released them at the same time. However, the novel itself was absolutely addictive. It is very dark, much darker than I am usually comfortable with, but I could not stop reading it. Despite the length, I finished it in a week! It was such a compelling read. Really enjoyed it!

I received this novel as a free Advanced Reader Copy from the publisher.