#42 Alchemised - Our First Ever DNF

Sam and Dan share their thoughts on Alchemised by SenLinYu. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening. In this episode, Dan and Sam discuss their experience with 'Alchemised' by SenLinYu, which they both decided not to finish. They explore the reasons behind their decision, including the book's pacing, character development, and the challenges of adapting fan fiction into a novel. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of publishing fan fiction and the expectations set by social media hype. They conclude with a look forward to their next episode, which will cover Ben Aaronovitch's 'Rivers of London' series. Join in the conversation by following us on social media @EscapistsAnonymousPod. 00:00 - Intro and first thoughts 04:00 - New Book New Blurb 05:25 - Discussion 25:49 - Conclusions #fantasybooks #fantasybooktube #fantasybookreview #fantasybookseries #bookclub #bookcommunity #podcast #bookpodcast #fantasyfiction #booktube #epicfantasybooks #darkfantasy #urbanfantasy #author #reading #worldbuilding #Alchemised #harrypotter #dramione #romantasy #romantasybooks #SenLinYu #alchemized