Alchemised | SenLinYu

Alchemised

Extended Synopsis

In Alchemised, the riveting debut from SenLinYu, a young woman with fragmented memories fights for survival in a brutal, war-torn world ruled by necromancy and alchemy. Once a highly promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner of war. Her allies within the Resistance have been eradicated, her abilities suppressed, and the world she fought for lies in ruins. Paladia is now controlled by a corrupt class of guild families and depraved necromancers, whose armies of undead creatures secured their devastating victory.

According to official records, Helena was merely a healer of little significance. However, her inexplicable memory loss surrounding the final months of the war has made her enemies deeply suspicious. Believing she may hold the key to the Resistance's final gambit, they send her to the High Reeve—one of the most ruthless and powerful necromancers in this dark new era. Confined to his crumbling estate, Helena must navigate a treacherous psychological battlefield to protect her buried history and unearth the deep secrets harbored by her formidable captor.

Accolades & Key Features

A #1 New York Times Bestseller.

• Deluxe Hardcover Edition: Features a premium jacket with gold foil detailing, a gold foil case stamp, and beautifully designed endpapers.
• Exclusive Art: Includes a full-color reverse jacket illustration and a custom black-and-white interior illustration by acclaimed artist Avendell.
• Epic Scope: A massive 1,040-page standalone novel introducing a complex magic system centered on alchemy and necromancy.

Reader Targeting

• Fans of dark fantasy, gothic romance, and intricate epic fantasy world-building.
• Readers who enjoy high-stakes psychological tension and enemies-to-lovers dynamics.
• Collectors seeking premium, beautifully designed hardcover editions with custom artwork and exclusive finishes.

About the Author

SenLinYu is a #1 New York Times bestselling author celebrated for her emotionally complex narratives, high-stakes romantic tension, and immersive world-building. Alchemised serves as her highly anticipated original dark fantasy debut, weaving together themes of trauma, survival, and forbidden magic.

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