The Accidental Alchemist
Ratings6
Average rating4.2
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Ratings6
Average rating4.2
A chance for a new beginning in Portland, Oregon. A stowaway from Paris. Can alchemist Zoe Faust solve the mystery of an ancient book in time to save her new friend?
Unpacking her belongings in her new fixer-upper house, alchemist Zoe Faust can't help but notice she's picked up a stowaway. Dorian Robert-Houdin is a living, breathing gargoyle―not to mention a master of French cuisine―and he needs Zoe's expertise to unlock the secrets of a centuries-old text. Zoe, who's trying to put her old life behind her, isn't so sure she wants to reopen her alchemical past...until a crime committed on her front porch leaves her no choice. Don't miss the first novel in the award-winning series from USA Today bestselling author Gigi Pandian!
Series
4 primary books5 released booksAn Accidental Alchemist Mystery is a 5-book series with 4 primary works first released in 2016 with contributions by Gigi Pandian.
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This book promised much more than what it ended up being, as other reviewers said. I very much doubt that I will be continuing the series.
I really enjoyed this book. It's clearly very well researched, and the characters were very interesting to get to know. Plus the setting was so much fun (says a girl who grew up in the PNW, haha)!
If I had to pick a “could be improved” aspect, I will say that sometimes the editing gave me pause. But it wasn't a big deal, and honestly I'm picky about stuff like that, so that's on me!
On the whole this was an extremely enjoyable world to get lost in. I'm looking forward to the next one!
I've been on the hunt to find more books like Legends and Lattes and this was recommended by BookRiot. This is more of a cozy mystery with fantasy elements, but I really enjoyed how light-hearted it was. The pacing was also really perfect.
Zoe (a couple hundred year old alchemist) has decided to settle down in a “haunted house” near Portland. While unpacking she finds a gargoyle has hitched a ride with her stuff and he needs help. On day two, her contractor is found dead on her front porch. Now there are two mysteries to solve.
This really had its super charming moments and I enjoyed the ride. Have already ordered the 2nd book in the series.
