A review by lucy_rain_and_cupcakes
The Final Formula by Becca Andre

5.0

~Sometime a favorite book is discover when you're least expecting. I'll admit I had this book on my Kindle since June, and have completely forgot about it. I started reading this book one night and didn't closed my eyes until I finished reading this book. Yes, it was that interesting.

When the magic returned two years ago, there are two type of magic co-existed in the world. New magic which are those who can control magic element with their mind, and Old magic which are inherited by bloodline passed down generations. There is also a third-type of modern "magic", those who works with chemistry and philosophy, the Alchemist.

I thought The Final Formula was unique and different compare to other Urban Fantasy genre. This book has an unique take on magical creatures that aren't mainstream, while having a fresh take on some supernatural beings that were common among Urban Fantasy genre.

I just loved the characters in this book, first we have Addie, an intelligent and strong female Alchemist who has no memory before the bombing of Alchemica. Addie's character was very easy to like, her confident in her Alchemist ability was admirable. Addie has a side-kick that turned out to be anything but ordinary. I loved James' character, I found his abilities interesting and unique. Then there is the Flame Lord, Rowan, the only Fire elemental that is living past his prime. Rowan was a mystery but very entertaining to read, especially when he and Addie work together.

This book was such a pleasure to read, Ms Andre wrote a book that hits all the right spot for me. The story and the writing just flaws together so well. Very well developed characters, and an intriguing fantasy world that has a solid world building, which I can't get enough of. You want mystery there was mystery, you want action there were plenty of actions, you want romance there were some romances, but it never takeaway the focus of the story.

I do think the ending was a little predicable, I thought Addie was too engrossed in her own world and can be overzealous at time, especially when she finds familiar faces that would trigger her memories, in result she often overlook many obvious clues.

Some readers have issue with the age differences, but honestly age seem irrelevant when you are reading supernatural/fantasy books.

This was a well written, well pace book that has a plot full of twists and turns. The Final Formula was an unique, gripping Urban Fantasy book that I couldn't put it down once I start reading. If you are a fan of Urban Fantasy and am looking for something a bit different to read, you don't want to missed out on this book! (Kindle readers, this book is free on Amazon. Go read this book!)

Happy Reading!