In this episode of Reading Rendezvous, I discuss Alchemised by SenLinYu, a dark fantasy novel exploring war, survival, morally grey characters, memory loss, and the true cost of power.

We break down the book’s structure, themes, and emotional impact, and why this story stands out from traditional fantasy. If you enjoy dark fantasy books, dystopian worlds, complex character dynamics, and immersive storytelling, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Reading Rendezvous, I’m sharing my February reading wrap-up, which turned into a full month dedicated to romantasy.

From elite dragon rider academies and intense political worlds to emotional relationships and familiar tropes, this month was all about getting lost in new fantasy worlds.

This February wrap-up includes my thoughts on:

• A Court of Mist and Fury

• A Court of Wings and Ruin

• Fourth Wing

• Iron Flame

• Onyx Storm

• Quicksilver

• Brimstone (DNF)

• Alchemised (re-read)

If you enjoy fantasy romance, book wrap-ups, and personal reflections then this episode is for you.

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In this January reading wrap-up episode of Reading Rendezvous, I’m sharing all the books I read this month, a mix of classics, contemporary fiction, mystery, and fantasy.

I talk about revisiting Dracula by Bram Stoker, my emotional experience reading A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, and why Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was the perfect palate cleanser after heavier reads.

I also share my thoughts on Alchemised by SenLinYu, a fantasy novel I absolutely loved and will be covering in a full, dedicated episode soon.

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