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The Artisan Trilogy
The Artisan Trilogy is the A Forbidden Alchemy route: slow-burn romantasy with elemental magic, class inequality, a powerful city, first love, and betrayal that grows up with the characters.
Author: Stacey McEwan
Books in the series
| Book | Type | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|
| A Forbidden Alchemy | Main book | book one; start here |
| A Forsaken Prophecy | Main book | book two; continue here after book one |
Reading path
Start with A Forbidden Alchemy. Add later books in release order as they publish.
Reader fit
Audiobook format
| Format | What it means | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Dual narration | Publisher listings name Billie Fulford-Brown and Joshua Riley for A Forbidden Alchemy. | Listeners who want both lead perspectives carried by separate voices. |
Quick decision guide
| Reader question | Best answer |
|---|---|
| Choose it if | You want slow-burn magic, class conflict, first love, and city politics. |
| Skip it if | You need a completed series right now. |
| Best site path | Stacey McEwan -> The Artisan Trilogy -> Political Romantasy Books. |
Where to buy or listen
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Reader FAQ
Is A Forbidden Alchemy a standalone?
No. It is book one of The Artisan Trilogy.
What is the reading order?
Start with A Forbidden Alchemy, then continue with the next Artisan Trilogy book as it publishes.
Who should read this?
Readers who want slow-burn romantasy with elemental magic, class conflict, and major betrayal.
What to read next
Try Political Romantasy Books, The Glacian Trilogy, or Slow Burn Romantasy Books.