“You should read this wonderfully odd book that’s an irresistible mashup of folklore, horror, and Wild West story. You really should. It will surprise you.” - My Bookish Ways on DARK ALCHEMY
“Dark Alchemy is brilliant as a stand-alone, yet a return trip to Temperance wouldn’t be unwelcome. Come for the western, but stay for the weird science!” - Tez Says on DARK ALCHEMY
“A fun urban fantasy read, complete with undead cowboys, Dark Alchemy… is a great standalone for readers not looking to jump into a series.” - Bookish on DARK ALCHEMY
“I’m just so glad I didn’t miss out on this book. You shouldn’t either!” - Christy's Love of Books on DARK ALCHEMY
“Dark Alchemy reads like a stand-alone work, but Petra is such a likable protagonist… that it’s hard not to hope we’ll see more of Petra’s adventures. [Bickle] has a clear, clean sense of plotting that gives the novel a wonderful pace and sense of completeness. More, please.” - RT Book Reviews on DARK ALCHEMY, 4.5 Stars
“Dark Alchemy is a fascinating page-turner. It’s something new, different, and refreshing.” - Books that Hook on DARK ALCHEMY
“Bickle writes with an individual clarity and style, leaving the reader to appreciate a dark sense of wonder that’s all her own. Highly recommended.” - Fantasy & Science Fiction on DARK ALCHEMY
“The best part of Dark Alchemy was the creep factor Laura Bickle infused into every page. This isn’t a scary book, but it carries a subtle dread throughout. I know I would be first on the train if Petra’s story did become a series!” - Bad Ass Book Reviews on DARK ALCHEMY
“If Dark Alchemy was a movie, it’d pass the Bechdel Test and more than passes equity tests... Dark Alchemy was a compelling read with a satisfying conclusion promising more Petra Dee stories set around Temperance. I’m hooked.” - Dark Matter Zine on DARK ALCHEMY
“Dark Alchemy plays with the typical urban fantasy tropes, but puts a unique spin on them all. The magic and the mystery are the hook, but the characters are what will keep you reading. It’s a fast-paced adventure… racing towards a suitably epic climax.” - Beauty in Ruins on DARK ALCHEMY
“This fun adventure in modern-day Wyoming introduces Petra Dee, a geologist looking for her missing father and trying to make peace with her past. Bickle (Rogue Oracle) adds a dash of romance to the charming adventure, wrapped up with a perfect ending.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)