The Codex Arcanum 1888: The Alchemical Chronicles, Book 1 by Tasmin TurnerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Full Disclosure: I received an Advanced Reader's Copy of The Codex Arcanum 1888 by Tasmin Turner from Wish Books via NetGalley. This book was published in December 2025.
The Codex Arcanum 1888 is the first book in the Alchemical Chronicles by Tasmin Turner. You will definitely want to start here for two reasons. The first reason is the second book isn't out as of this posting (a very important detail) and the second reason is this book is a bit cliffhangery. You could certainly read it as a standalone, but you will definitely want to read it before the next book.
This book has a lot of elements that I really like in my reading. There are secret societies, paranormal events, a mysterious book that needs to be deciphered, a lost language, and esoteric history. I give it bonus points for setting partly in the neighborhood I lived in when I studied in London. I found myself imagining walking down the streets again even though I was there in much more modern times. It was so fun. It will be interesting to see what comes next!
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