The Best One. Alchemist of the King by Lara Rosa
The Best One. Alchemist of the King by Lara Rosa

The Best One. Alchemist of the King

Completed
 · 300 p. · Epic Fantasy

About the book

To save their alchemy shop and home from crushing debt, Faelia risks her life gathering rare ingredients in dangerous places. Desperate, she decides to apply for the position of assistant to the royal alchemist — though her chances are slim, even with her unique gift. But the competition turns out to be far more perilous than she expected. And then, to her surprise, she catches the attention of the king himself. But when a palace coup shatters the court, Faelia is thrust into its very heart.


1,681 comments

  • natalka-senik avatar
    natalka-senik
    30.03.2026, 22:56

    Awesome, adventurous story. I'm delighted with the heroes and the reading. I got so carried away with these adventures that I don't even need television. Imagination painted everything in my head as if I wasn't reading, but watching a whole movie. Thank you. I'm delighted with your creativity. Thank you

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    lara-rosa
    30.03.2026, 23:16

    Natalka Senyk, I'm just melting from the comment!!! Thank you!!! It's indescribably pleasant to hear that I managed not only to write, but also to show the events!)) Huge thank you for the review!!!

  • jevgeniia-sidorenko avatar
    jevgeniia-sidorenko
    01.03.2026, 21:23

    Thank you. It was very exciting!

    lara-rosa avatar
    lara-rosa
    01.03.2026, 22:07

    Yevheniya Sydorenko, Thank you for your review!!! It's very nice))

  • olena-kondak avatar
    olena-kondak
    02.02.2026, 18:54

    Cool updated cover.

    lara-rosa avatar
    lara-rosa
    02.02.2026, 19:29

    Olena Kondak, Thank you!!!

  • lana-ter avatar
    lana-ter
    28.11.2025, 19:44

    Hello! A very captivating story, I read it in one breath) Thank you and creative inspiration to you!

    lara-rosa avatar
    lara-rosa
    28.11.2025, 20:06

    Lana Ter, Thank you so much for the review!!!

  • irina-linnik avatar
    irina-linnik
    21.11.2025, 15:01

    Altar means “an elevated sacrificial altar”, not something related to sheep)). This is just a random coincidence of sound. In ancient times, sacrifices were made (and not only in Christianity) not only of sheep, but also of goats, bulls, pigeons — therefore the language does not associate the name of the altar with a specific animal. Interesting beginning, I'll buy the book.

    lara-rosa avatar
    lara-rosa
    21.11.2025, 15:16

    Iryna Linnik, Thank you! It's just that I once encountered exactly such an explanation, so I decided that that's how it is)) Probably, it's more appropriate in fantasy to generally use the word "altar"))

  • tereza-dotsenko avatar
    tereza-dotsenko
    20.11.2025, 23:01

    Very interesting book, captivates from the first pages. Great thanks for the lively, interesting language.

    lara-rosa avatar
    lara-rosa
    20.11.2025, 23:08

    Tereza Dotsenko, Thank you for the review!!! Very glad that the book was liked!!!))

  • iana-knisoyid avatar
    iana-knisoyid
    16.10.2025, 14:48

    I really like such heroines of Faelia (this is not her real name). The kind that are ahead of their time, the kind that show that a woman can be on par with men.

    lara-rosa avatar
    lara-rosa
    16.10.2025, 15:14

    Yana Knyshoid, I also love these very much)) Thank you!

  • svetlana avatar
    svetlana
    16.10.2025, 07:38

    An interesting, captivating story that will captivate from the first pages! The incredible adventures of Faeria begin in the forest when she went to collect the dew of night stars.... It just had to happen that she stumbled upon the rebels, one of whom decided to save her from the shadow creatures, but after kissing her, he placed a mental block, and she forgot these events. Further on, it's even more interesting. Palace intrigues, trials, danger, secrets, and the king from whom you don't know what to expect.... Interesting what will happen next....

    lara-rosa avatar
    lara-rosa
    16.10.2025, 07:55

    Svetlana, There will be even more adventures)) Thank you!

  • anna avatar
    anna
    15.10.2025, 20:22

    The book is incredible! It captivated me from the first pages. Who set up Faelia like that? It seems they're preparing some kind of conspiracy against the king. And the unexpected arrival of Iolara raises many questions. Thank you to the author!

    lara-rosa avatar
    lara-rosa
    15.10.2025, 20:28

    Anna, Someone really went to great lengths to set her up. She's in someone's way, or she just fits this role. Thank you!

  • svitlana-gancuk avatar
    svitlana-gancuk
    15.10.2025, 17:54

    It would be an interesting life if mental blocks were placed with a kiss. Then look for someone to remove them...

    lara-rosa avatar
    lara-rosa
    15.10.2025, 18:03

    Svitlana Hanchuk, But how sweetly they applied))) And removed... Thank you!!!

  • nataliia-dizurko avatar
    nataliia-dizurko
    15.10.2025, 15:58

    Unwillingly, Faelia found herself in the very thick of events. She had only one desire - to escape from debts, to live peacefully, to do her favorite thing. But having become the assistant to the king's chief alchemist, and then, after his treacherous murder, the chief alchemist herself, such problems, intrigues, and events pile up on her that an ordinary girl couldn't solve them. But who is Faelia really? Where do such abilities come from? And the king, it seems, doesn't breathe evenly towards her. And the king's nephew is nearby. A very interesting and captivating story!

    lara-rosa avatar
    lara-rosa
    15.10.2025, 17:40

    Natalia Dizhurko, She got into the thick of events! And everything came together on her))) Thank you!

  • lanachak avatar
    lanachak
    15.10.2025, 15:28

    Faelia in her young years worries not only about herself, but also about her elderly grandmother, who has a small alchemy shop where one can buy the simplest potions, because everything requires money and their absence pushes the girl to take a risk in the evening when shadow creatures begin to appear, to go to the forest for an expensive ingredient for potions, the dew of the night star, although the potion was fortunately collected, but the girl has a memory lapse, strangely... But the thoughts are interrupted, Faelia is given an invitation to the selection of the apprentice of the king's best alchemist. The girl will not miss such a chance for anything, because it is an opportunity to get rid of debts and improve the shop's work.

    lara-rosa avatar
    lara-rosa
    15.10.2025, 17:38

    lanachak, Yes, it was a good chance for her, but will she be lucky further?) Thank you!!!

  • marina-si avatar
    marina-si
    15.10.2025, 15:06

    The beginning of the story is very interesting with notes of danger ♥️ Faelia is a very young and gifted girl who constantly risks her life, however without risk living is hard as they say, existing debts and small incomes from sales push her to work.... Why not test fate and pass the selection for the King's best alchemist... The story is full of adventures, court intrigues, enemy schemes, divine interventions... and amidst all this, Faelia is involved whether she wants to or not.... Thank you! Very captivating and interesting ♥️♥️♥️

    lara-rosa avatar
    lara-rosa
    15.10.2025, 17:35

    Marina Shi, Thank you so much for the review!!! I'm glad you like the book))

  • olga-didenko avatar
    olga-didenko
    15.10.2025, 13:13

    An incredibly interesting story about Sagron and Faelia. To save their alchemical shop with their grandmother from debts, the girl collects rare ingredients. And when the selection of the royal alchemist's assistant was announced, she decides to participate and wins. The story is full of adventures.

    lara-rosa avatar
    lara-rosa
    15.10.2025, 13:32

    Olga Didenko, Thank you for the review!!!

  • lidiia-rudnicka avatar
    lidiia-rudnicka
    11.10.2025, 18:34

    Thank you for such a super interesting fantasy story. I couldn't tear myself away until I finished reading. I wish the author inspiration and new works!!!

    lara-rosa avatar
    lara-rosa
    11.10.2025, 18:36

    Lidiya Rudnitska, Thank you so much for your review!!! It's very joyful to read that you liked the book!!! Good luck!!!))