The Accidental Alchemist by Gigi Pandian

350 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

A modern tale of ancient intrigue from a USA Today bestselling authorWhen Zoe Faust--herbalist, alchemist, and recent transplant to Portland, Oregon--begins unpacking her bags, she can't help but notice she's picked up a stow away: a living, breat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 403 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
lighthearted 47%
adventurous 44%
funny 16%
reflective 10%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%
dark 6%
emotional 6%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 20%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 36% | Character: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.49

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