A Forbidden Alchemy

De: Stacey McEwan

Narrado por: Billie Fulford-Brown, Joshua Riley

This stunning slow-burn romantasy follows a fated pair who uncover a world-changing secret and are thrust into a violent class war, navigating love, loss, and devastating betrayals.

Nina Harrow and Patrick Colson are twelve years old when they are whisked away from the shadows of their disenfranchised mining towns to dazzling Belavere City to discover their magical potential. Those who pass Belavere’s test will become Artisans, wielders of powerful elemental magic destined to fulfill the city’s grand ambitions. For Nina, the Artisan School symbolizes a dream and an escape from her harsh reality, while Patrick yearns to return to his Craftsman family, whose extraordinary physical strength serves the idium mines keeping the city alive.

And then they uncover a devastating truth: Artisans aren’t born, they’re chosen. They part ways on very different paths, leaving them to carry the burden of this secret alone.

In the years that follow, a Craftsman revolution ignites, thrusting Nina and Patrick into opposing factions of a brewing war. Now an elite Artisan with the very rare talent for charming earth, Nina has turned her back on the fight, haunted by the loss of her found family. But fate intervenes when she is captured by Patrick’s rebel group. Despite the years and conflict that separates them, Patrick hasn’t forgotten Nina. He desperately seeks her help for a mission that could shift the tides against Belavere City. Reluctantly, she agrees, battling the sparks flying between them. But when Nina’s first love reappears, asking her to betray Patrick for the sake of the Artisans, Nina faces an impossible choice that could alter the fate of their world.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Fulford–Brown delivers a deeply emotional performance, capturing Nina’s strength and vulnerability with nuance and finesse. Riley’s character work and dialogue add dimension and depth to Patrick. Together, the narrators create an immersive experience that enhances the story and deepens its emotional impact."

Legend of Korra meets Peaky Blinders

I can't remember the last time I was so devastated to finish a book, and then to realize I have to wait on that cliffhanger! What an amazing book! I can't wait to read more. The banter and plot twists kept everything interesting and the magic system and atmosphere of the world was so much different than what I'm used to in romantasy novels, it was really refreshing

Incredible!

I loved every single thing about this book! I have never left a review but I feel very strongly about this one and want people to read it!

Mixed feelings about narrator and story

During the entire book I kept feeling that there was more potential to this story than what unfolded. The magic system seemed interesting, but it missed so many opportunities to tell us more. Many of the twists and turns in the story were somewhat predictable. The decisions that the FMC made throughout were unbelievably too annoying!! The MMC POV was what kept the story going. I really thought the story was more of a 3.5star story for the majority of the book and moved up 1/2 star because of the ending. Sometimes I was disappointed in the narration. I liked the accents, but something felt off with the tone of the female narrator. I felt the male narrator made the MMC voice at times sound too slow. It was entertaining overall and I will probably read/listen to book 2 when released.

So Good

I really liked this book. The story is so compelling and well told. All the characters are interesting with multiple layers to their personalities. The world building is very well done and I loved the commentary on class it depicts.

Great book!

I need book number 2 now! I loved the story line. It’s definitely worth the listen