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This book was very interesting and kept the reader engaged. It has a great concept, well defined characters and unique concepts. I am looking forward to the second book to see what happens as it is an excellent read.


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The Secret Fire The Alchemist Chronicles Rozenfeld Carina Daugherty C J 9780349002194 Books Reviews

Sacha Winters lives in Paris and has a curse upon his family that won’t allow him to die, that is until his 18th birthday. Taylor Montclair is a English student who is doing everything she can to get in Oxford, so when her French teacher asks her to tutor a French student in English via the internet she of course agrees since it will look good on her academic resume.

Taylor and Sacha soon find their lives are far more entwined than they would ever have guessed. Taylor just may be the one person who could save Sacha from his curse.

I’ve been on somewhat of a slump when it’s come to young adult fantasies being a bit boring to me for a while. Thankfully with The Secret Fire that completely wasn’t the case. The plot was just enough revealed to keep the pages turning and also make me want to continue on and find out where it will all go in the remainder of the series, so many possibilities to come.

Love the relationship with Taylor and Sacha. There is a reasoning behind them being together but yet it didn’t feel as if the authors were rushing them together and moving the relationship too quickly either.

This is really a typical formula for a young adult fantasy but it stood out on it’s own and had a plot and characters that kept me wanting to know more. Would completely recommend checking this one out.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
3.5/5 stars

The Secret Fire is the first book in the young adult fantasy series, The Alchemist Chronicles. The Alchemist Chronicles is the collaborative efforts of french author Carina Rozenfeld and young adult author C.J. Daugherty. This was my first book by either of these authors and I have to say it was so well done. I loved the idea that these two teens, in two different countries could be brought together through the strange, magical and completely different things happening to each of them. The Magic Fire is a whirlwind adventure, that spreads generations and countries. I love the mixture of history, the beautiful settings and the fatastical and magical secrets that surround the characters in the Secret Fire.

The Secret fire is told in dual narrative between Sacha and Taylor, two teens that each have something crazy happening in their own lives. Taylor is only just learning that something strange is happening to her throughout the story. We get to experience all she is going through for the first time with her, while Sacha has known for as long as he can remember what is up with him. He can't die until he is 18. It is a strange concept to have short term invincibility, but I loved the twist on the family curse idea.

There are so many questions still lingering by the end of this book. I can't wait to get the next book in the The Alchemist Chronicles, because it feels like there is still so much more to come. We did get a lot of answers to the mystery surrounding the two teens, but holy cow there is so much more! Not to mention, I think the romance is building for the next installment, and I cannot wait! Fans of fantasy, mystery and history will freakin' love the Secret Fire. This is going to be a great series.

*Disclaimer- I got a copy of this for free in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated for my thoughts.
Original Post The Secret Fire (The Alchemist Chronicles 1) at FLYLēF Book Reviews (reviews.flylef.com) with 2.5 of 5 stars

“Despite herself, Taylor couldn't help noticing that when Sacha smiled he was really good looking. His cheeks were ridiculous.”

Well, despite myself, I couldn’t help noticing that this description was a bit much, and came off more humorous than heated. But, I’m also not thirteen. The Secret Fire, by C.J. Daugherty, is the first installment in The Alchemist Chronicles. It was an admirable fantasy attempt that was a bit light in character and plot developments.

Perhaps it is because The Secret Fire was originally written in French, and meanings tend to be lost in translation (despite being translated by Ms. Daugherty, herself), but I thought the main characters lack qualities of authenticity and believability. Taylor is quite an impressive character—if you enjoy straight-A students, top volunteer of the year, magically gifted, absolutely beautiful (but of course she doesn’t know that she is), and such perfections. Sasha is more enjoyable to read because he’s flawed, charming, and cursed to die by his 18th birthday, which relatively, made him more interesting and his character a bit more complex—if you can see past his ridiculous cheeks. *wink*

The romance between Taylor and Sacha was far from compelling, with Taylor quickly loosing interest in her high school boyfriend of almost 4 years for Sacha whom she’s barely known over a chat line. Her attraction was explained as, “He looked dangerous. And that danger had a magnetic force.” It’s unfortunate that young love was made out to be so ephemeral.

It was really disappointing and even strange that the antagonist—this dark practitioner—doesn’t actually show up. There are hints of him here and there, but nothing concrete. Surely, I could infer that there was a great evil force at work, but I would have really enjoyed the dark practitioner folded more generously into the story. It was his minions—the Bringers—that provided the main conflict. I understand this is a series, but I still felt that this was a critical piece missing.

Despite everything, I thought that the paranormal concepts were interesting. The magic and intrigue that surrounds Taylor’s alchemical power and Sacha’s deadly curse, and the action-packed adventure in the last few chapters concluded this first installment fairly well, carving the way for a potentially heftier sequel.

{ I received this title from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you, especially to the author and publisher, for kindly giving me an opportunity to review this title. }
Can't wait for the next one!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, despite it being a YA novel. I am definitely sending it to my grandchildren. The plot was nicely developed as were the characters. It moved quickly and had plenty of suspense. I am ready for book two, so I hope the authors hurry up. Well, done, C.J. et merci beaucoup, Carina.
You will enjoy Sacha and Taylor as they learn about their powers and an ancient curse that affects both of them.
This book was very interesting and kept the reader engaged. It has a great concept, well defined characters and unique concepts. I am looking forward to the second book to see what happens as it is an excellent read.