The Alchemy of Stone by Ekaterina Sedia
… For starters, Ms. Sedia can write. Specifically her prose, which can be either smooth as silk or hauntingly evocative, is just breathtaking… The characters are interesting and likable; dialogue is smart and witty; the plotting is intricate enough to keep readers engaged and guessing at what happens next, yet at the same time is easy to follow; and the novel is excellently paced so that the pages just speed by… Besides the prose, the best thing about The Alchemy of Stone is Ekaterina Sedia’s imagination… read The Alchemy of Stone, a magnificent tale of change, betrayal and enchantment, and discover for yourself the magic of Ekaterina Sedia. Read the rest.
