B.R. of The Alchemist Series

For my second book review I wanted to not only choose a book that had different strengths than my last one, but I also thought it'd be cool to review a whole series rather than just a single novel. Also just the topic and tone of the two books are about as different as they can be!

So a brief summary of my series, the Alchemist. It takes place during modern day and is from the point of view of two twins, Sophie and Josh. The opening scene alone sets the tone for the whole book as it opens up with the two witnessing a fight between two powerful magicians in a book store. Before they know it the twins get sucked into a conflict that has been raging for thousands of years, and we get thrown into an insane mixture of gods, legends, and magic. Throughout the books we see the twins go through hard training in order to become magicians themselves. It truly is a fantasy lover's best friend!

What makes it such an enjoyable book though? Well, first of all, it's another story that demonstrates the classic archetype of loss of innocence as the twins gain more knowledge, go through training, and realize that their lives are much more complicated than they think. Secondly, the writer is fantastic at creating suspense and writing fast, in your face action scenes that are not only clear but really concise and accurate. It never seems jumbled or rushed, like many fight scenes tend to be. Lastly, the author does a great job of pacing out the book, something I really haven't talked about much yet. If you're a reader who gets impatient easily or loses interest in slow books, then this is a good one for you. The series is a constant course of up and down, like a coastal tide of action and calm. I think he does a fairly good job of disguising it though, which is nice because if the pace is too uniform then the book becomes predictable and monotonous, but if you make the ebb and flow of action seem natural then the story flows well and keeps your attention the whole time, and trust me, this book will hold your attention with ease, from cover to cover.

Overall, it's no American classic or anything, but it's a good read that keeps you interested, has a great cliff hanger, and provides good examples if you're planning on writing on lots of fight scenes. I'd definitely say it's worth looking into if you're ever looking for something new to read. Until next time guys, peace.

-Ink