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Middlegame
Middlegame (Alchemical Journeys, #1)
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3 Stars!!

A very interesting story based on science, math, language, and ultimately alchemy. I enjoyed the overall book, but I was really hoping for a deeper explanation of alchemy, magic, and the history behind the character, Asphodel Baker, that brought the whole story about.
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