The concept of the philosopher’s stone has been a part of several famous stories, and I liked the overall plot structure very much. I loved how alchemy sucked these characters in and never let go. I never felt invested or connected to the characters, however. The pacing is nice and it is easy to follow, but it’s not a stand-out for me.

A Golden Fury has a fantastic concept and absolutely delivers with a vibrant cast and equally vibrant prose. There is so much to love in Thea and her interactions with the people and world around her and I enjoyed each moment of following her journey.

I loved this. I’m a big fan of alchemy in historical fantasy and this was perfect. The writing was lyrical and lovely, the pace was fast and thrilling and the characters were engaging. This had a strong historical setting and plenty of gore as a murder mystery unravels in the midst of the fantasy. An excellent book.