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quiteawful's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was a fun, somewhat horny, delightful page turner of a young adult fantasy novel! It is a fairly classic turn of events for a fantasy book; I think the characters are the best part of the book.
Each of the main characters was really fun to get to know with Ash, and the magic system was fun. Flawed Queer characters in books like this are so important; I really wish I’d been able to read this as a teenager.
Each of the main characters was really fun to get to know with Ash, and the magic system was fun. Flawed Queer characters in books like this are so important; I really wish I’d been able to read this as a teenager.
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Death, and Violence
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, and Blood
shector1's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to TorTeen for this arc!
This book follows Ash as he is learning alchemy in secret. It is illegal for anyone to practice alchemy without a license. He is working as a groundkeeper at the Lancaster College of Alchemic Science. When he is caught by a brilliant apprentice, Ramsay Thorne, Ash agrees to work with Ramsay. These two are determined to find the legendary Book of Source, a sacred text that gives its readers astounding power.
I enjoyed this book. To me, the world is the most exciting aspect of the book. I have not read a lot of books using alchemy as power. It really made me want to learn more about people's abilities. I thought that the fighting scenes were so good. Honestly, I want this to be adapted into either a tv series or a movie. There is a polyamorous relationship that develops in the later part of the book and I wish I could have spent more time with them. The moments that I got were filled with tenderness. I really like how they communicated. I really could not put this book down. I just needed to know what would happen next. So tea, a second book maybe?
This is my second book by this author and I can't wait to read their backlist and future works.
This book follows Ash as he is learning alchemy in secret. It is illegal for anyone to practice alchemy without a license. He is working as a groundkeeper at the Lancaster College of Alchemic Science. When he is caught by a brilliant apprentice, Ramsay Thorne, Ash agrees to work with Ramsay. These two are determined to find the legendary Book of Source, a sacred text that gives its readers astounding power.
I enjoyed this book. To me, the world is the most exciting aspect of the book. I have not read a lot of books using alchemy as power. It really made me want to learn more about people's abilities. I thought that the fighting scenes were so good. Honestly, I want this to be adapted into either a tv series or a movie. There is a polyamorous relationship that develops in the later part of the book and I wish I could have spent more time with them. The moments that I got were filled with tenderness. I really like how they communicated. I really could not put this book down. I just needed to know what would happen next. So tea, a second book maybe?
This is my second book by this author and I can't wait to read their backlist and future works.
Graphic: Death, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Grief, and Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, and Torture
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