The Scarlet Alchemist by Kylie Lee Baker

The Scarlet Alchemist

The Scarlet Alchemist #1

Kylie Lee Baker

424 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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The Scarlet Alchemist by Kylie Lee Baker is a captivating read for fans of fantasy and adventure who are drawn to stories of self-discovery, cultural richness, and the blending of magic and politics, set against the vibrant backdrop of an alternate Tang Dynasty China.

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New from the author of The Keeper of Night comes a YA fantasy duology set in an alternate Tang Dynasty China, where a poor biracial girl with the ability to raise the dead gets caught up in the dangerous political games of the royal family.Zilan d...

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Community Reviews

4.11
based on 2,122 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 79%

dark: 79%

tense: 56%

mysterious: 48%

emotional: 40%

challenging: 23%

sad: 15%

funny: 13%

hopeful: 7%

reflective: 6%

inspiring: 5%

informative: 4%


Pace

28% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
63% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

70% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

69% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

64% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Content Warnings

Approved by the author

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