The Lady Alchemist

I read this cover to cover in a day and a half. I absolutely couldn\’t put it down! The story starts moving quickly…which is crucial for my painfully short attention span. The story is imaginative, magical, and captivating. It left me spinning wild theories and aching for more history in the rich world that Vitale has created. We are left with a cliffhanger, and I\’m dying for a second book!! **Also, important to point out, as a parent of a teenager and tween, I appreciate that I can comfortably put this book into their hands knowing that, while there is a love story, there are no graphic sex scenes.

Vitale has taken a largely disturbing tale and transformed it into a story that no longer feels contrived or hopeless, in an original fantasy world with a storyline that outshines the overly familiar Rumpelstiltskin story. Things I loved about The Lady Alchemist: (1) It moves fast and doesn’t linger over well-known plot points. (2) The unique magical/alchemical system. (3) Homunculi! (4) An abundance of interesting characters and relationships. Younger readers (or parents of younger readers) should know: (1) There are thematic elements and action that are on the grittier/darker side, and (2) while there is a love interest, there are no bedroom scenes. All in all, I think anyone who loves YA fairytale-style fantasy with unpredictable plot movement will enjoy this book. It is definitely worth the read, and I’m looking forward to the future of this series!

Definitely one of my favorite books that I have read this year!! This book kept me up waaaaaay past my bedtime because I simply could not. stop. reading… but my tiredness the next morning was well worth getting swept away in this amazing fantasy! Vitale\’s worldbuilding is exceptional. This is a book you can escape into and forget about your own life for a little while as you are immersed in Sepha\’s suspenseful quest. Vitale weaves a tightly constructed, fast-paced narrative with characters who feel like real people. I was rooting for Sepha from page 1, and I am SO excited that there is going to be a sequel to continue her story! You don\’t want to miss THE LADY ALCHEMIST! I would give this book more than 5 stars if I could.

Very well-written; where some authors leave you thinking, \”well what about???\” all these types of questions about little details were answered as I was asking them. The world of this book/series and its rules and people and environment are unique, imaginative, and solid. You can tell that a lot of hard work and structure was done to create this. It\’s so good! I\’m ready for the next one.

Engaging from the very beginning, is a rare and refreshing quality that the author brings to \”The lady Alchemist.\” Amazingly, the author can sustain excitement and suspense throughout the whole book! Vitale does not disappoint! Wildly imaginative, Vitale brings he reader through adventures on land, sea, and sky. Magical and surreal are the backgrounds and the characters become like friends to the reader. It is the kind of story you go to bed with and wake up thinking about. Vitale brings a great summer read to everyone in the family! Wholesome fun for all ages!

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