Title : Alchemy of Secrets
Author : Stephanie Garber
Published date : 7 October 2025
Genres : contemporary fantasy with a touch of mystery.
Length : 352 Pages
Favorite Character : Dorian
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Summary
Alchemy of Secrets is one of those books that grabs your hand and pulls you straight into the dark without asking 🖤✨. Holland St. James thinks she’s just taking a strange folklore class, but suddenly she’s told she has only 24 hours left to live unless she finds the mythical Alchemical Heart ⏳🔮. From that moment, the story becomes a wild, addictive chase through hidden legends, creepy warnings, and people who might be friend or threat. It feels magical, fast, a little scary, and completely impossible to put down — the perfect read if you love secrets, danger, and that delicious mix of fantasy and mystery 😍📚.
My Thought
Alchemy of Secrets feels like one of those stories that quietly pulls you in without you even noticing ✨. I liked how it starts with something so normal — a strange college class — and suddenly turns into a race against time that feels real and urgent ⏳. Holland’s fear, confusion, and determination make her easy to connect with, and you can almost imagine yourself running through the city with her, chasing answers before the clock runs out 🏃♀️💨. The mix of myths, mystery, and little bits of magic makes the whole book feel exciting but not heavy 🔮, and the secrets she uncovers keep you curious till the end 👀. It’s the kind of book that feels fast, a little spooky, and really fun to follow — something you can read quickly but still think about afterward 📚✨.
My Review
Honestly, Alchemy of Secrets surprised me in a good way 🌟. It starts a little quietly, but once the countdown begins, the story becomes fast and addictive ⏳💥. What I liked most is how it mixes real-world college life with creepy legends and magic that feels just close enough to be believable 🔮🏫. Holland is written in a way that feels natural — she panics, she makes mistakes, she keeps moving — and that makes the tension feel real. The atmosphere is one of the book’s strongest parts: a little dark, a little mysterious, and always pushing you to turn the next page 🌑👀. The plot isn’t overly complicated, which makes it easy to read, but it still keeps you hooked with all the secrets and twists. If you enjoy stories that feel magical without being too heavy, and mysterious without being confusing, this one hits the right balance ✨📘. It’s not the deepest book ever, but it is entertaining, unique, and fun — the kind of story you finish quickly and think, “wow, that was a cool ride” 🚀📚. but but but………………..
No matter how many fantasy books I read, Once Upon a Broken Heart remains in a world of its own — a place no other story can touch ✨🌙. There’s something about Stephanie Garber’s writing that feels like stepping into a dream: soft, glittery, romantic, and a little dangerous in the best way 💗🌌. The magic in this series doesn’t try to copy anyone else; it feels completely original, like its own universe with its own rules, emotions, and heartbeat. Every character, every twist, every piece of the world feels crafted to pull you in and keep you there, and even after finishing, it lingers in your mind like a fairytale you don’t want to wake up from 🫶📖. Other books are fun, but this one feels personal — the kind of story you don’t just read, you live inside for a while ✨💞📚.
✨__Firdos_Abdul__✨