What do you think?
The Alchemist #6
Alchemist Mastery
The discovery of a strange new power leads Sam to buried truths.
Now that Rasan Tel has escaped, Sam works with others within the Academy to make preparations for the coming war. Increasing attacks on the outskirts of Olway raise the urgency to learn when and where the next attack will come, but Sam is caught between fighting the war and his new responsibilities to the Academy.
A dangerous new form of magic leads Sam and Tara toward a discovery that will shake the foundation of what they believed about the war—and about how to stop it. If they fail to learn the truth in time, more than Olway will suffer an impossible fate.
The thrilling conclusion to The Alchemist series.
Now that Rasan Tel has escaped, Sam works with others within the Academy to make preparations for the coming war. Increasing attacks on the outskirts of Olway raise the urgency to learn when and where the next attack will come, but Sam is caught between fighting the war and his new responsibilities to the Academy.
A dangerous new form of magic leads Sam and Tara toward a discovery that will shake the foundation of what they believed about the war—and about how to stop it. If they fail to learn the truth in time, more than Olway will suffer an impossible fate.
The thrilling conclusion to The Alchemist series.
- GenresFantasy
327 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 8, 2022
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 22 of 22 reviews
Read
April 8, 2022Good series, too fast for timeline.
This story series really deserved to be expanded, A lot. The pacing is unnecessarily quick. The world-building is great, but begs to be explored. I have a hard time understanding why so much needed to be done in less than two years in story time. The school aspect really deserved to be developed further. Relationships are just hinted at. What is presented is very good, I only wish that there were much more of it.
As a reader it is painful to have a small plot stretched too thin and put out as a huge series. This one goes a bit too far in the other direction. With different pacing and more development, I would have been happy to buy twelve books that covered the same plot but with more description. The title characters' sister has a story that was worth telling.
Fun and worth reading, I am following this author.
This story series really deserved to be expanded, A lot. The pacing is unnecessarily quick. The world-building is great, but begs to be explored. I have a hard time understanding why so much needed to be done in less than two years in story time. The school aspect really deserved to be developed further. Relationships are just hinted at. What is presented is very good, I only wish that there were much more of it.
As a reader it is painful to have a small plot stretched too thin and put out as a huge series. This one goes a bit too far in the other direction. With different pacing and more development, I would have been happy to buy twelve books that covered the same plot but with more description. The title characters' sister has a story that was worth telling.
Fun and worth reading, I am following this author.
January 16, 2024
Decent series
Overall, I did enjoy the storyline of this series. The timeline seemed a bit short for how much happened, but considering how quickly Sam was able to learn stuff, I guess it kind of works. I was happy to see Sam and Mia finally reconnect, and Sam finally letting James help a little. The climax was interesting, but a bit rushed. As the battle the series was building toward, it definitely could have been built up a bit more. I enjoyed Sam and Tara working together to find solutions to quite a few problems, and how their powers grew together as they worked. Overall it was a fun read.
Overall, I did enjoy the storyline of this series. The timeline seemed a bit short for how much happened, but considering how quickly Sam was able to learn stuff, I guess it kind of works. I was happy to see Sam and Mia finally reconnect, and Sam finally letting James help a little. The climax was interesting, but a bit rushed. As the battle the series was building toward, it definitely could have been built up a bit more. I enjoyed Sam and Tara working together to find solutions to quite a few problems, and how their powers grew together as they worked. Overall it was a fun read.
February 13, 2022
Great book! With some errors.
This book was a great addition to the series and was an absolute joy to read. It progressed the plot in unexpected ways and answered questions that were left open in the previous books. However, at the time of this review, it does have a fair few writing errors. They are mostly in the form of missing words, but there are also words with missing letters.
This book is amazing and, if the errors are fixed, deserves a 5 star rating.
This book was a great addition to the series and was an absolute joy to read. It progressed the plot in unexpected ways and answered questions that were left open in the previous books. However, at the time of this review, it does have a fair few writing errors. They are mostly in the form of missing words, but there are also words with missing letters.
This book is amazing and, if the errors are fixed, deserves a 5 star rating.
March 24, 2022
The author finally realize that he's not going to come up with anymore original ideas, the story is dragging, it's time for an abrupt end. Sam became a teacher to flaunt his dong one last time. They pulled a faceless invisible foe our of their *** blamed everything onto them, and everybody lived happily ever after. The sense that it was trying to make must have flown out the window.
October 16, 2025
Overall, a really nice, fun series.
I like this author, have been reading her stuff for a while now, and they're always fun, fast-paced, and with a good plot. The writing style is really good if you're looking for a fast adventure/ fantasy type of series.
I'd definitely recommend this author!
I like this author, have been reading her stuff for a while now, and they're always fun, fast-paced, and with a good plot. The writing style is really good if you're looking for a fast adventure/ fantasy type of series.
I'd definitely recommend this author!
February 26, 2022
Well developed series
Well developed characters and storyline. My only complaint is some of Holmberg's influence in the writing. He has a in tendency to be repetitive. He can't just describe something once, he uses the same wording to say it over and over again.
Well developed characters and storyline. My only complaint is some of Holmberg's influence in the writing. He has a in tendency to be repetitive. He can't just describe something once, he uses the same wording to say it over and over again.
March 4, 2022
Honestly, don't bother
I don't know why I kept reading; the writing goes from mediocre to dreadful, and there is no editing all by the end. I wanted to know how it ended, and I'm there to say the walk wasn't worth it. Don't pay for any of these books, and don't waste your time.
I don't know why I kept reading; the writing goes from mediocre to dreadful, and there is no editing all by the end. I wanted to know how it ended, and I'm there to say the walk wasn't worth it. Don't pay for any of these books, and don't waste your time.
May 23, 2022
Last book of an excellent series. I will miss Sam, Tara, Mia and the others. Feels like there could be a second series of books based in this world should the author choose to go there. I would be quite pleased if he did.
July 31, 2022
Fairly good
Could have been told better but overall a fairly good story. The author could have summarized some detail and deepened the mystery instead of dragging the story out into 6 books. Still pretty good though.
Could have been told better but overall a fairly good story. The author could have summarized some detail and deepened the mystery instead of dragging the story out into 6 books. Still pretty good though.
December 5, 2022
fascinating, but needs an editor
The series as a whole is really well thought out. Plenty of intrigue and challenges, but someone needs to point out & correct the inconsistencies that leave the reader confused at times.
The series as a whole is really well thought out. Plenty of intrigue and challenges, but someone needs to point out & correct the inconsistencies that leave the reader confused at times.
December 26, 2022
AWESOME STORY TELLING
There are a ton of typos but the backstory was pretty solid. Though I would think that a father would be training his children pretty early. The flow and the path of the story I found very well done. I would read more from this pair
There are a ton of typos but the backstory was pretty solid. Though I would think that a father would be training his children pretty early. The flow and the path of the story I found very well done. I would read more from this pair
Read
February 9, 2022Excellent I couldn’t stop reading it until I finished it! Keep the good work!!
February 18, 2022
great read
I’ve read the series and can say it kept me reading into very late into the night. When I couldn’t keep my eyes open any longe I’d pick it up the next morning.
I’ve read the series and can say it kept me reading into very late into the night. When I couldn’t keep my eyes open any longe I’d pick it up the next morning.
March 31, 2022
Great adventure!
All 6 books have tied the aspect of “growing up” into an adventure of life and living. A very good read…thank you.
All 6 books have tied the aspect of “growing up” into an adventure of life and living. A very good read…thank you.
April 18, 2022
This is a well written and has well developed/loveable characters. Very well told story and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
Read
April 29, 2022Alchemists Mastery
Well this is the last book in this series. It was very enjoyable, about my only complaint was the time period of one year should have been three!
Well this is the last book in this series. It was very enjoyable, about my only complaint was the time period of one year should have been three!
Read
May 4, 2022A great series to read.
Full of action reaching for new plots. It definitely has parts that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a bit repetitive at times
Full of action reaching for new plots. It definitely has parts that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a bit repetitive at times
September 2, 2022
Satisfying, some interesting twists. Felt like something was missing; some things were noticed in passing and not followed up, like those with access to both powers.
September 8, 2022
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like magic and progression type of books with lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like magic and progression type of books with lots of action.
January 14, 2023
great series
This was a great series to read. I had fun with it. The last book let you going. Two mor words needed.
This was a great series to read. I had fun with it. The last book let you going. Two mor words needed.
October 30, 2023
good book
just hope thagt there are going to be more books. its a good book but it needs tp keep going on becuse to me it just got started.
just hope thagt there are going to be more books. its a good book but it needs tp keep going on becuse to me it just got started.
August 20, 2026
Alchemist
Interesting story. Another example of the depth and understanding of how to create and tell an entertaining story. Good job, thanks.
Interesting story. Another example of the depth and understanding of how to create and tell an entertaining story. Good job, thanks.
Displaying 1 - 22 of 22 reviews