The Accidental Alchemist

By: Gigi Pandian

Narrated by: Julia Motyka

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!

Download the recipes from the book.©2015 Gigi Pandian (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Sub-par young adult

Sub-par young adult literature. Great reader but the plot is seriously lacking! Pass on this one!

Had To Recommend To Family

What did you love best about The Accidental Alchemist?

It was a delightful story mixing reality with fantasy. The two main characters spoke to me with the ways the conducted themselves.

What did you like best about this story?

The idea of possibilities

Which character – as performed by Julia Motyka – was your favorite?

The Gargoyle

Just a little research please?

Love the story, the writing, the great characters, but it's Willamette and Oregon (pronounced will - A (as in Alice) -met and Or-E-gun) we're kind of picky about that stuff. Good call on the coffee thing tho.

Story is a little too simple, but it has potential

I like the basic premise, the characters and the narrator. Also, I wonder if the printed version has the recipes - the food descriptions sound great. Unfortunately the author misses the chance to make the story "grab" you. Build up the emotions and make the people just a little more believable. I might read the next one...

Fun story!

I bought this as a daily deal and I loved it more than I expected! Can't wait for the second book :)