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Alchemy of Secrets

by Stephanie Garber
Book cover of Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber — a spellbinding fantasy novel about hidden magic, forbidden love, and dangerous secrets.

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A Most Anticipated Book (New York Times Book Review, Goodreads, Parade, ScreenRant, Paste, Reactor, Gizmodo, IGN)
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"Stephanie Garber spins pure magic in her books and her adult debut is absolutely no exception...This time Garber is turning the Hollywood glamour up and taking us on a unique new ride that you won't want to stop talking about." -Cosmopolitan

"A novel readers will want on their radar...Alchemy of Secrets vows to take readers on a magical romp through Los Angeles alongside her, making it a 2025 must-read." -ScreenRant

"Truly fantastical." -Paste

"I've never read anything quite like Alchemy of Secrets-it's full of adventure and magic and quirky twists that will keep you guessing until the very last line. What a fantastic adult fantasy debut for Stephanie Garber!" -Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"As dazzling as a jewel box, Alchemy of Secrets immediately charmed me with its layers of mysteries. magic, and twists. No one does world-building like Stephanie Garber. I want to live in this book!" -Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child


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