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Prism: The Color Alchemist Book One Kindle Edition

by Nina Walker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 416 ratings

I didn’t collect secrets. I only had one.

Our kingdom thrives because those with magic are forced into servitude. The sacrifice of these few has ensured the prosperity of many.

At 17, my life is set before me, until I accidentally unleash my own rare magic. Now the royals want to use me as their personal pet project, and Prince Lucas has been charged with my training. He says I can manipulate color, but how can I harness magic so volatile? I want to trust him, but he’s so mysterious that even his secrets have secrets.

I'm afraid if I don’t learn fast, the blood of thousands will end up on my trembling hands.

Jump into this fresh dystopian young adult fantasy, complete with a complex magic system, forbidden romance, and Victorian flare. The Color Alchemist series is an international bestseller from USA Today Bestselling Author, Nina Walker.

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  2. Book 1 of 5
    The Color Alchemist
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    415 pages
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  6. Publication date
    August 17, 2017
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Royal romance, sword and sorcery, magic, alchemy, chakras
Royal romance, sword and sorcery, magic, alchemy, chakras
Royal romance, sword and sorcery, magic, alchemy, chakras

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"Masterfully plotted, Walker builds to not one but several unexpected twists in the novel's final pages. Readers will no doubt clamor for the next book in this series; a thrilling start from an exciting new talent." -Kirkus Reviews (Prism)

"The story captivated me from the first sentence, the colors practically jumping off the page. Jessa and Lucas's romance was so well developed, with just the right mix of conflict and teen angst to keep you rooting for them." -Tricia Barr, author of The Bound Ones Series (Prism)

"Young adult readers will enjoy "Prism's" romance, plot twists and, of course, color magic... I wouldn't be surprised if people began practicing color alchemy with their potted plants after reading this book. An impressive debut for what appears to be a promising series!" -Eleyne-Mari Sharp, director of Aura House School of Color and Light (Prism)

"I don't even know where to begin with this review. I'm completely blown away and I would give Prism more than 5 stars if I could! " -Book Nerd, Amazon Reviewer (Prism)

"I started reading this book thinking it was going to be like all the other YA magic books out there, but I underestimated it. It was good. Really, really good. The system of magic was different than what I expected. The characters were well-developed. And more than once, I was surprised by the direction of the story." -Melissa, Amazon Reviewer (Prism)

"This series is so amazing! It's a must read that you won't be able to put down! I won't give spoilers but this story keeps you guessing because the moment you think you know how it's going to go it throws you a curve." -Michelle, Amazon Reviewer (The Color Alchemist Series)

"One of the other things I loved about this series is how unpredictable it was ( which was sometimes frustrating and had me yelling at the characters). I'm so glad they now come in a box set!" -Desiree, Amazon Reviewer (The Color Alchemist Series)

"I have them in both hard copy and ebook! Such a great addition to my library! Plus one I will love my children to read as they come into their teenage years...clean fiction!" -Amazon Reviewer (The Color Alchemist Series)

"A riveting page-turner." -Jackie, Amazon Reviewer (The Color Alchemist Series)

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PRISM has snagged these Kindle sales tags since its release:
#1 Bestseller in Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction and Dystopian
#1 Bestseller in Teen & Young Adult Visionary and Metaphysical
#1 Bestseller in Teen & Young Adult Witches and Wizards
#1 Bestseller in Children's Fantasy and Magic (Canada)
#1 Bestseller in Children's Literature and Fiction (Canada)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074HGYN63
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Addison & Gray Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 17, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 415 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0999287606
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ The Color Alchemist
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 416 ratings

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Nina Walker is a USA Today and Amazon Top 100 Bestselling author. She writes across multiple fantasy genres and enjoys unique magic systems, forbidden love, and twisty plots.

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VAMPIRES AND VICES SERIES

(New Adult Urban Fantasy: Complete)

Blood Casino

Cruel Stakes

Wicked Sun

True Death

NEW WORLD SHIFTERS

(New Adult Paranormal Romance: Complete)

Night of the Wolf Moon

Lies of the Blood Moon

Rise of the Wild Moon

Fall of the Harvest Moon

THE COLOR ALCHEMIST SERIES

(Teen Dystopian Fantasy: Complete)

Prism

Fracture

Blackout

Collide

Among Shadows - The Color Alchemist Prequel Novella

The Official Color Alchemist Coloring Book

BLEEDING REALMS - DRAGON BLESSED

(New Adult Romantic Fantasy: Complete)

Crown of Dragons

Kingdom of Spirits

Throne of Embers

Ashes Fall - Prequel Novella

STANDALONES:

Dark Ocean Princess

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Twinfluence (Romantic Comedy by Grace Costello)

Ivy League Liars (Romantic Comedy by Grace Costello)

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Customers find the book's premise fascinating and exciting, with compelling characters and a creative color magic concept. Moreover, the writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's a smoothly written YA story. Additionally, customers appreciate the book's appeal to young adults. However, the writing quality receives mixed reviews, with several customers mentioning awkward dialogue.

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70 customers mention "Story quality"65 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the book's story, describing it as an exciting grand adventure with a fascinating premise that builds up throughout the narrative.

"...more then I did the Hunger Games which was hugely successful and intriguing and well plotted and appealing to many ages, it reminds me some of that..." Read more

"...Overall, Prism was a fun and magical read that kept me hanging on with its fast-paced action and political subterfuge...." Read more

"...And the intrigue was fascinating, like what was going on with Lucas’s mother, what the government was lying to them about their world’s history,..." Read more

"...And this book did not disappoint! It's a new take on magic, with the characters being able to manipulate colors to perform their magic in a..." Read more

30 customers mention "Character development"30 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the lovable heroine.

"...put it down,read it in a day and a half may fun elements plots and characters, was talentedly written and it far exceeded any expectation I had for..." Read more

"...The characters are all fleshed out, memorable, and never what you expect them to be...." Read more

"...The characters were very easy to relate to and I was sucked into the story from the first page...." Read more

"...Lucas is a prince, and Jessa is a dancer. I love the characters in the book, how they grow, and how well everything ties together at the end...." Read more

17 customers mention "Writing style"17 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, finding it talented and well thought out, with one customer mentioning they read it in one sitting.

"...in a day and a half may fun elements plots and characters, was talentedly written and it far exceeded any expectation I had for someone’s first book...." Read more

"This was a very creative written book that kept my interest Thru the whole book...." Read more

"...Well done and I look eagerly forward to much more from this author." Read more

"...Well told and with interesting characters, any lover of YA literature will enjoy this co!ourful tale. Cameron S Wright" Read more

12 customers mention "Color magic"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the color magic in the book, appreciating the creative concept of controlling colors.

"...can separate colors down to the primary sources and utilize the color for its intended purpose...." Read more

"...which I was skeptical of, but after finishing the book I loved the premise of color alchemy...." Read more

"...It's a new take on magic, with the characters being able to manipulate colors to perform their magic in a dystopian type society...." Read more

"Like the other reviewers I was really excited about color magic and some of the other aspects of this read...." Read more

5 customers mention "Appeal to young adults"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book appealing as a young adult novel, with one customer noting it's different from other books in the genre.

"...was hugely successful and intriguing and well plotted and appealing to many ages, it reminds me some of that series but is deffinetly an original..." Read more

"...So I know that this is a young adult novel, but it is a great easy read for adults as well!!!" Read more

"...Prism is thrilling, and definitely different than other books in the young adult and adult fantasy genres. Definitely a favorite...." Read more

"Young adult fiction is by far my favorite thing to read and I love this fresh, new take on the genre!!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"0 positive5 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book to be poor, with several noting awkward dialog and unpolished prose, while one customer mentions issues with repetitive narration and grammatical errors.

"...book I felt comfortable putting it down, and I found two minor grammatical errors, but overall it was better than 90% of the fantasy novels I have..." Read more

"...The reason I only gave it three stars is because the writing itself felt unpolished to an unpleasant degree at times...." Read more

"...Explain The colors more. You can use more than one? - stilted at times." Read more

"The story was enjoyable and pretty well thought out but the dialog is a little awkward and feels forced at times...." Read more

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  • Jill Anderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars So fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2017
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    I wish review system was more inclusive as 5 stars to me should be perfection but 4 stars just isn’t fair to give either this is a really intriguing fun book I couldn’t put it down,read it in a day and a half may fun elements plots and characters, was talentedly written and it far exceeded any expectation I had for someone’s first book. I can see this being a big hit with young adults or anyone enjoying the genre I think I enjoy it even more then I did the Hunger Games which was hugely successful and intriguing and well plotted and appealing to many ages, it reminds me some of that series but is deffinetly an original story and can stand completely on its own accord. I’m impressed really fun to get taken in by a book you can’t put down!
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  • Minxy Melissa
    4.0 out of 5 stars A unique dystopian world!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2017
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    Prism is a wonderfully engaging story that has magical realism mixed in with eastern influences. Set in a dystopian world where many societies have already collapsed, the New Colony Kingdom had thrived. This kingdom was rumored to have done so well due to the royal family’s guidance and the use of alchemy. Specifically, their use of color alchemy.

    Color alchemy was a rare talent that usually manifested itself when children were around the elementary age. I loved this element to the story. It is based on the seven chakra centers, believed to be physic energy centers, in or around the spinal column. A color alchemist in this world can separate colors down to the primary sources and utilize the color for its intended purpose. An example would be the color green from plants could be used as a healing agent. Color alchemy was rare but the most sought after alchemists were the ones who would be able to separate and utilize the colors red, white, and black.

    Jessa Loxley was one of those rare color alchemists. So rare, even she was unaware of her abilities until one fateful night at her ballet recital. Once her magic was discovered she was kept as a virtual prisoner by the king and forced to train under the tutelage of Prince Lucas. Separated from everyone she had ever known and thrown into a world of color guardians where she was despised and berated, Jessa longed for her life before she manifested her talent.

    Soon Jessa learned that what she understood to be true as a citizen was not the same truth that she is being told as an alchemist. She quickly became aware that as a citizen she was deceived for political purposes and that there was something more sinister than she could have ever imagined happening in her very own kingdom. As she learned more about her abilities and the motivations of others she began to uncover a truth that gave her a new purpose in life.

    Prism has many of elements that are easily recognized as young adult but it also has amazing world building, magical realism, and only a little of the YA angst. The characters are all fleshed out, memorable, and never what you expect them to be. There is a romance element but it is more of a deep yearning feel. Overall, Prism was a fun and magical read that kept me hanging on with its fast-paced action and political subterfuge.

    This review is based on a complimentary book I received from Book Review 22. It is an honest and voluntary review. The complimentary receipt of it in no way affected my review or rating.
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  • Taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Give it a shot!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2017
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    I read YA Fiction religiously, so this book was up against A LOT of competition.

    So first, it's definitely a new take on magic, which I was skeptical of, but after finishing the book I loved the premise of color alchemy. This is definitely a breath of fresh air in terms of originality.

    My only critique is that I did feel as though things fell into place very neatly and some of it was unrealistic, but it was a minor issue and I wouldn't mention it but I feel as though for some people that's s turn off.

    Overall, I say give it a shot! This is a debut author and I think she really surpassed my expectations when it comes to "first" books.

    This is a part of a series and I can't wait for the next one to come out!
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  • Gypsy M
    3.0 out of 5 stars Frivolous, selfish, self-centered, childish heroine who doesn't mature
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023
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    I obtained the trilogy collection, but I won’t be going any further than this first book. The magic system in this book is a fascinating/original one with plenty of imagination put into deciding what each color could be used for. And the intrigue was fascinating, like what was going on with Lucas’s mother, what the government was lying to them about their world’s history, what the world was like beyond the city, etc. But the magic itself is rather muddied and generic since it’s basically just described as using ones will and intentions to draw the color off of the current object and guide it to where it’s needed. The book felt long and very little happened during it. The book was set almost exclusively within the palace. Her training session scenes were a joke. I mean, it was like they would discuss color for a bit then break for a meal or take the rest of the day off. Or she would manipulate one thing, and then take the rest of the day off. Is that how training went for other guards, do you think? Though I liked Lucas for the most part, being caught between a rock and a hard place, and I liked Sasha, what colored my opinion against the book the most was I took a dislike to Jessa the heroine. She was frivolous, selfish, self-centered, rather dumb, convinced things could go back to normal if she could get out of there (like they wouldn’t arrest her up if she got out), convinced that the whole idea of people having to either be in the guard or jail didn’t apply to her, convinced she ought to be able to talk to her family daily even though no one at the guard had any contact with their families. I kept reading in the hopes she would mature and understand basic concepts, but she kept whining throughout the book. For her age of 17, she came off really childish.
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  • Angie Moore
    5.0 out of 5 stars A new twist on magic...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2018
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    I'm a sucker for anything supernatural, whether it's fairy related, ghosts, witches, or just magic in general. And this book did not disappoint! It's a new take on magic, with the characters being able to manipulate colors to perform their magic in a dystopian type society. I also like it how in these dystopian books, the author gives ideas of where these places are located in our time and world. Same thing was done with Hunger Games and Divergent. The characters were very easy to relate to and I was sucked into the story from the first page. For a first time, self published author, I could not be more please and excited to see what comes next!
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  • Emma
    4.0 out of 5 stars Colour Power
    Reviewed in Germany on March 20, 2018
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    This book was a very interesting surprise! I really liked this concept that colours can hold so much power and do some pretty awesome things, I hope this is something that gets continually built. I especially love the link between a persons centres and how they hold so much meaning.

    I like our main character Jessa, she is very strong character and knows that she needs to make changes to help the people around her, I do wish that we could have seen more of her life before she got thrown into all of this and hope to maybe get some more background.

    I like the other side characters in the palace as well, Reed as much as you don't want to like him is likeable, and I feel the same with Sasha as well a lot to be said about her story and definitely saw that twist coming.

    Lucas is an interesting spark added to the team, I'm still not sure how to see him but do notice he has a lot of demons in his past and soul.

    I am so ready to see this world build even more as the concept has gripped me, ready for book 2
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  • Sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2017
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    I really enjoyed this book and I read it in less than a day because I just had to know what happened next! I never really found the pacing to drag on or become boring. The point of view in the book switches between the two main characters but it never got confusing. I also really liked the premise of color alchemy magic. My favourite section in the book was the exploration of drawing power from each colour. The characters were well developed and feel authentic.

    If you like books like Hunger Games or Divergent, give this one a try! I'm so excited to read book two and see what happens next!!
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  • Namrata Ganti
    4.0 out of 5 stars This book is well worth the read and I am looking forward to finishing the series!
    Reviewed in India on November 16, 2020
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    Prism by author Nina Walker introduces the reader to an intriguing concept of magic and magical abilities and I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book. The story is well-written and fast paced, keeping the reader hooked until the very end.

    We are introduced to Jessa, who accidently discovers that she is a color alchemist and tries to hide the truth from everyone. Once discovered, we come to know that she might be very powerful and is brought to the palace for training. The author introduces us to a dystopian world where the King rules the New Colony and a certain order is established. Anyone who shows an inclination towards Color Alchemy is brought to the Palace at a very young age and then undergoes rigorous training to join the Guardians of Color (GC).

    Jessa faces a lot of push back from everyone at the palace including the other alchemists as she is already sixteen. It seems to be quite late for her to be here. There are many interesting characters including Sasha and Reed who are not easy to get a read on. The reader will not know what anyone's intentions are until the very end. But, one thing is clear, Jessa is special and an asset to the King for whatever plan he has up his sleeve.

    In addition, we are introduced to the Prince, who seems to have a different view of things than his father and is trying to find a way to save his mother who is quite ill. Add into the mix some chemistry between the two main characters and the author provides us with the perfect recipe for a book filled with magic, romance and a wonderfully new concept of magic drawn from colors!

    The story will draw the reader in until the very end and is not without some well placed twists and turns. With everyone having their own agenda, what happens to the story and all the characters remains to be seen. This book is well worth the read and I am looking forward to finishing the series!
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  • Ruth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, can't wait for book 2!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2017
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    I was really excited to read this book as it is my kind of genre. Was pleasantly surprised by this new 'style' of magic as it's something I've not I read before - though at first it took me a while to get my head around it. Fab characters who I could relate to. A very enjoyable read and eager for the rest of Nina's books! Would recommend (and have already).
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  • lissylou
    5.0 out of 5 stars Something different!
    Reviewed in Australia on December 17, 2018
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    Really refreshing to have something different and unusual in a genre that can keep telling the same story. Real and likeable characters. I’m definitely going to read the rest of the series
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