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The Scarlet Alchemist

The Scarlet Alchemist

Dark FantasyFantasy
Pages
432
Published
2023
Language
English

Synopsis

Zilan dreams of becoming a royal alchemist, but for now, she secretly resurrects the dead to support her family in an impoverished village. When she gets the chance to compete in imperial exams, her unique abilities draw the attention of the Crown Prince, who suspects an assassination plot. As Zilan navigates dangerous palace politics and alchemical challenges, she uncovers dark secrets within the royal family and her own past.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

DarkTenseMysteriousAdventurous
Chosen OneReluctant HeroCourt IntrigueComing of AgeAcademy

Genres

Dark Fantasy Fantasy Folklore Historical Fiction YA Fantasy Young Adult

About the author

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Kylie Lee Baker

Kylie Lee Baker is an American author of young adult fantasy and adult horror novels, drawing on her Japanese, Chinese, and Irish heritage. She grew up in Boston and holds a BA in creative writing and Spanish from Emory University and an MS in library and information science from Simmons University. She is the author of the Keeper of Night duology (The Keeper of Night, The Empress of Time), the Scarlet Alchemist duology (The Scarlet Alchemist, The Blood Orchid), and the adult horror novels Bat E...

Characters

ZilanProtagonist
Crown PrinceSupporting
All characters in The Scarlet Alchemist