SenLinYu - Alchemised

Join us for a discussion on the dark romance novel recommended by Weronika, who was captivated by it and finished it in less than a week! 🌟 Although we didn't choose the title Osa suggested, we believe this book will be a great summer read as we transition into autumn.

This novel is one of the most hyped books of the year, making waves on social media and breaking records with its first print run. Written by the American author SenLinYu, who identifies as nonbinary and uses they/them and she/her pronouns, the book promises a powerful exploration of war-related trauma and its societal effects, intertwined with themes of pain, suffering, and romance. The narrative features non-linear and unreliable storytelling, making it both intriguing and deeply real.

SenLinYu's work has received multiple awards, including recognition in the sci-fi & fantasy category of the 2026 British Book Awards.

Goodreads describes the book as follows:

“What is it you think you’re protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There’s no one left for you to save.”

Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner—of war and of her own mind. Her Resistance friends and allies have been brutally murdered, her...