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Synopsis
*An alchemical gaslamp fantasy full of wisdom, wit, more than a dash of magic, and a joyous F/F romance.* Charlotte Price is a mess; perpetually tardy, chronically unfocused, and indecisive to a fault. She'd hoped that apprenticing for London's only master alchemist and private detective would help solve her problems, but her first investigation will test her limits in ways she never imagined. On the trail of a dangerous magical drug, Charlotte's mentor vanishes without a trace, Lost, overwhelmed, and inexperienced, she must use everything she's learned, and improvise the things she hasn't, as she takes on magically empowered assassins, gate-crashes a society ball, and uncovers a conspiracy that goes right to the heart of government. Yet Charlotte's biggest challenge is her own errant attention span, which threatens to stop the investigation in its tracks. To find her mentor and prevent disaster, she must overcome her fear of failure, trust her instincts, and learn that she has everything she needs to thrive.
Is The Potent Solution appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This gaslamp fantasy features magical combat with assassins, investigation of dangerous drugs, and a gentle F/F romance. Some violence and peril, but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include substance abuse, kidnapping, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will love following a relatable protagonist with ADHD who must solve a magical mystery and rescue her mentor while discovering her own capabilities.