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The Accidental Alchemist

By: Gigi Pandian
Narrated by: Julia Motyka
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From USA Today best-selling author Gigi Pandian comes a modern tale of ancient intrigue.

Unpacking her belongings in her new hometown of Portland, Oregon, herbalist and reformed alchemist Zoe Faust can't help but notice she's picked up a stowaway. Dorian Robert-Houdin is a living, breathing three-and-half-foot gargoyle—not to mention a master of French cuisine—and he needs Zoe's expertise to decipher a centuries-old text. Zoe, who's trying to put her old life behind her, isn't so sure she wants to reopen her alchemical past ... until the dead man on her porch leaves her no choice.

Includes recipes!

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I lost so much sleep listening to just another hour each night with this amazing take on magic and mystery. The characters were believable and well fleshed out and I really wanted to go and have tea with quite a few of them! Looking forward to more.

A fantastically written and read adventure

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I loved the descriptions in this audiobook, I found that I was taken on a journey into days gone by. It was easy to imagine the scenery and have my mind taken into this story.

Fantastic descriptions

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A nice stand alone story that doesn't necessarily leave you eager to read the rest of the series. Definitely, worth a listen.

Suspense and Mystery

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Ok, we get it. She's a vegan. I enjoyed the recipe descriptions (they sound delicious!) but the author REALLY wants you to know it's vegan. Got a tad old after awhile.
The story was not exactly fast paced, just hummed along. Enjoyable and the gargoyle was fun! The villain wasn't very exciting, definitely didn't come across as very villainous. Just a tad beige.
The narrator is fantastic, absolutely super voice.

3.5 Stars

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a simple mystery story boosted by very likable characters and a great performance boosted with an air of the unknown

a popcorn who done it

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The Accidental Alchemist was a book that I found when scrolling through the included books in my membership, the title caught my attention not knowing how someone could become an alchemist by accident. The captivating emotions and tragedy's that Zoe Faust has experienced left me wanting to know more about her and how she will handle the dangers the future will present her with. I have toughly loved this book and do recommend to those with a love for mysteries and magic. I couldn't stop listening once I had started.

An Enthralling And Captivating Story

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I found this story great for my commute to and from work, I found maxes character a tad annoyingly but all in all it was good easy listening

I really enjoyed this story

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Nice story with excellent narration! Oved the French Gargoyle, however, did not like the 'teen' character!

Alchemical Concoction

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Thoroughly enjoyed the story line and the characters. Dorian, the French Chef de Cuisine Gargoyle captures the imagination and the book had me researching the Shanghai Tunnels under Portland...creepy stuff.

5 stars...on to next book.

I want my own French Gargoyle Chef de Cuisine!

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I really enjoyed the story and the narration was entertaining.
The different voices made it feel more real

Loved it

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