This book was “just ok”. I didn’t feel connected to the story or the characters. I think the cover art is absolutely stunning and that’s what originally drew me to the book. I would recommend it because I enjoyed the general story!

I kept picking this book up and putting it back down. It's not that it wasn't a good premise - it was! I love the idea that was behind the book. I loved all the details that were included. However, for some reason, this just wasn't the book for me. Something didn't gel and just wasn't a book for me. I highly recommend it for anybody who loves twisty plots!

A GOLDEN FURY transports the reader to eighteenth-century Europe where magic is entwined with danger. From beginning to end, this book was superb.

DNF at 50%. (Pg 172)
I really wanted to get into this one but I was bored. I was hoping it would pick up but I don’t have the patience at the moment.

Maybe I’ll pick it up again someday.

Did not finish. I could not connect with A Golden Fury by Samantha Cohoe. I will not be reading/finishing this one. Thank you, netgalley and publisher for the early copy!

I really enjoyed this book. I am a sucker for ya fantasy. The character development and historical setting were amazing for a debut author! I would highly recommend

Pacing was just too slow for me and dnf at 40% in. Additionally, I read some of the other reviews and felt the book may not be middle school appropriate for my 6-8 audience.

I really wanted to love this one as it sounded really unique and different but it was just too slow paced for me.

Although I did appreciate a lot of aspects of the story, the story was far too slow-paced for my liking. The stakes weren't high enough for me to make up for the slow pace. I appreciate the historical aspects of the story and the aristocracy, but I wish there had been more on alchemy and less on relationships. I didn't think it was a terrible book, I thought the author wrote eloquently, it just wasn't the right fit for me as a reader.

This was so good. Thank you so much. I loved how strong the women in this story are. It felt like this could have happened in the shadow of Night story.

First of all, this cover is beautiful. Secondly this story was a fresh take on an old tale - the philosophers stone and alchemy. I did enjoy the story, but at times it was slow. There were a few triggers (self harm) so be aware of that. The story and historical stage was lovely. A great new standalone in this field of young adult historical fantasy.

Sadly this one was a hit or miss for me. I liked parts of the story but others just didn't work. The drama that was in this one totally didn't work at all for me. I felt like this one was missing something to make it stand on its own. Its just too close to other titles that did it better.

This novel started out interesting, but it was slow in the end. I did find Thea to be a strong and likable heroine. However, I did not really like the ending. It kind of ruined the whole novel for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and the author for allowing me to read this!

I was instantly intrigued by the synopsis of this book. This book instantly drew me in, I got to explore through the eyes of our main character and this is always my favorite way to discover these details of the story and, it was done very well in this book. I really enjoyed this book and the plot. This author did amazing. I loved the writing style.

This book was really hard for me to get into at the beginning which I think led to me not being truly interested overall.

I did not finish - I have tried reading this book on multiple occasions and just could not get into it.

Thea Hope is the daughter of an alchemist and an aspiring and talented alchemist in her own right. When her mother goes mad in pursuit of creating the Philosopher's Stone, Thea decides that she will finish what her mother started. But as she begins to feel the effects of madness herself, Thea must decide whether to complete the stone or risk death for those she loves.

There was a lot I liked about this book. I know basically nothing about alchemy so I found this plot to be very exciting and different. Thea herself is also very likable, so I was rooting for her the whole time. Many supporting characters were quite interesting and fun as well. I do think having Dominic basically disappear for the second half of the book is tragic though.

I found myself slightly confused at the ending, parts felt wrapped up and others didn't. I almost expected this to be a series, but I don't think it is. Oh well, bummer for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and Wednesday books for the eARC in exchange for my review. So sorry it took a year for me to read it.

I really wanted to love this book and elements of it REALLY caught me, but there was just something...off throughout the whole book that prevented me from going all the way into being able to really enjoy the book.
It's not a bad book, not at all, I just...I couldn't find my rhythm with it, and it felt offkey somehow.

This one was weird. I wanted to read it after seeing this gorgeous cover and captivating synopsis, but I couldn't get completely into it. Even after 60%+ in, I didn't know what to think of it. It has a too slow pacing for my liking, and I kept wanting more, and telling me it would be happen soon.... and it didn't. Sure, the ending was great, but it's the rest of the book that left me feeling meh. I like my magic active, not when it happens at the end of the book.

Many thanks to Wednesday Books for the complimentary e-copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

My Thoughts: What Initially drew me in was the cover and the mention of the philosopher Stone. Although, I’m not a huge fan of Historical fiction I Decided to request this one after seeing so many good reviews on it. I love Alchemy thought that this book would make for a fun read. I did want the story to be a little longer because this is a standalone and more information and answers would of been great. Also, I don’t think I read a YA book in a while that had no love relationships involve and I liked that because its good to see a woman be her own person. The character development of Thea was clearly seen and I like how her character was described and acted. If you love Historical Fiction or anything with alchemy then I definitely recommend this book for you it makes for a great Halloween read