SenLinYu
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SenLinYu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Alchemised. They grew up in the Pacific Northwest and studied classical liberal arts and culture. They started writing in the Notes app of their phone during their baby’s nap time. Their work has now been published internationally in 20 languages. They live in Portland with their family.
Books by SenLinYu
In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy — and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.
A gorgeous deluxe edition of the iconic #1 New York Times bestselling dark fantasy novel, dividing the novel into three hardcover volumes in a stunning slipcase
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