The Scarlet Alchemist by Kylie Lee Baker
The Scarlet Alchemist

Kylie Lee Baker

The Scarlet Alchemist

The Scarlet Alchemist #1

Kylie Lee Baker

432 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 immersive historical fantasy and Chinese culture, who will be swept away by the richly detailed world of ancient China, magic, and adventure, and will root for the determined and resourceful protagonist, Zilan, as she navigates the treacherous landscape of the royal court.

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A dark YA fantasy duology set in an alternate Tang Dynasty China, where alchemy has led to income inequality as the rich eat gold to achieve eternal youth, and a poor biracial girl with the ability to raise the dead gets caught up in the dangerous...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,765 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
dark 79%
tense 56%
mysterious 49%
emotional 40%
challenging 23%
sad 15%
funny 13%
hopeful 7%
reflective 7%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 28%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 20% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.12

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