Alchemy and Rose by Sarah Maine

Alchemy and Rose

Sarah Maine

384 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

1866. Will Stewart is one of many who have left their old lives behind to seek their fortunes in New Zealand's last great gold rush. The conditions are hostile and the outlook bleak, but he must push on in his uncertain search for the elusive buri...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
tense 69%
dark 38%
emotional 30%
mysterious 30%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 38%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.46

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...