The cover of “The Scarlet Alchemist” is incredibly interesting and truly invites you to pick up the book to learn more about it. And after reading the First Look, I am desperate to read on! I don’t typically enjoy historical fiction, so I’m pleasantly surprised that this storyline kept my interest thus far! I can’t wait to find out what happens when Zilan and her cousins take the civil service exams and what role her past will play in her future endeavors.