“Visceral to the core. Even once you’ve turned the last page, you’ll still be entrenched within this dazzling world running with gold and blood.”

—Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights

“Perfectly paced, with dynamic prose, clever competition setups, and a protagonist who will leave you in awe of her resourcefulness. Kylie Lee Baker is an amazing storycrafter, and I would sell my soul for the sequel!”

—Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of Strike the Zither

“An exhilarating blend of strikingly unique magic and masterful twists, with a sharp-edged, fiercely ambitious heroine who subverts the rules of life and death, clawing her way to the top—and into your heart.”

—June CL Tan, international bestselling author of Jade Fire Gold

“Kylie Lee Baker writes incredibly immersive historical fantasies. The Scarlet Alchemist is an absolute treat.”

—June Hur, bestselling author of The Red Palace

“Zilan is a captivating and complex protagonist, by turns relatable, loveable and monstrous—and always fascinating.”

—Vanessa Len, author of Only a Monster

“Full of twists I didn’t see coming, a wry humor that made me laugh out loud, and a fierce, capable heroine I couldn’t help but root for, this book is everything I look for in a fantasy novel. Read it!”

—Rati Mehrotra, author of Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove