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The Alchemists of Loom is a solid combination of genres; melding high-fantasy with steampunk and throwing in a dash of romance to keep things interesting! It’s truly an adventure in a fascinating world.

Elise Kova, bestselling author of the Air Awakens series, paints a stunning picture of the unique world she created in a very articulate manner. The multi-POV helped pace the story perfectly.

I loved the other elements that accompany the story, too, including the map of Loom, the pronunciation guide, and the symbols of the guilds. *Note to authors: These are super helpful for readers trying to find their way through the world(s) you imagined! Loom and its inhabitants do have a LOT to them, though, so might I recommend that you really pay attention!?! At times, I let my attention drift and had to backtrack to make sure I was following.

Now, RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU LIKE A UNIQUE PLOT *thrusts hand into air* You’re in the right place!

The Alchemists of Loom sets up a series so well! A decent amount of this book consists of a journey. But, it’s a journey that’s action packed with twists that kept me from putting the book down. This story has such an amazing arc, which is what a good book should do! And, of course, by the time I reached the end, I was itching for more.

Along with the killer world-building came the engrossing characters. I loved the three main characters — Ari, Cvareh, and Florence — equally. They seemed to really help each other grow! Plus (without saying too much), the banter between Ari and Cvareh kept me entertained, for sure. I loved how their relationship evolved.

Overall, I recommend The Alchemists of Loom! I feel like a wide variety of readers would enjoy this book because it crosses over reading levels and genres. I am absolutely going to pick up the next book soon!