Review: The Alchemist of Aleppo

The Alchemist of Aleppo by Marie K. Savage
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Michael and Kat are both pulled towards a century’s old goblet in the Victoria & Albert Museum.  When they arrive at the goblet at the same time, they quickly realize that they also have a connection to each other.  They each have their own strengths with Michael being an art historian and Kat being a geneticist, so they work together to learn about the history of the goblet and their own past lives.  Why are they called together?  Who else is enthralled by an ancient piece of art?

 The Alchemist of Aleppo is a stand-alone novel that is a blend of magic with a historical fiction tale.  The story spends much of its time in the present with many trips back into other centuries.  The overarching story was entertaining, but it was missing the spark that is needed to make it a well-rounded hit.  The Alchemist of Aleppo will be a good read for those who like this subgenre.

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