The Hunger Games goes Princess Diaries in this modern, magical teen adventure!
When the Princess of Nova accidentally poisons herself with a love potion meant for her crush, she falls crown-over-heels in lovewith her own reflection. Oops. A nationwide hunt is called to find the cure, with competitors travelling the world for the rarest ingredients, deep in magical forests and frozen tundras, facing death at every turn. Enter Samantha Kemi - an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. Sam's family were once the most respected alchemists in the kingdom, but they've fallen on hard times, and winning the hunt would save their reputation. But can Sam really compete with the dazzling powers of the ZoroAster megapharma company? Just how close is Sam willing to get to Zain Aster, her dashing former classmate and enemy, in the meantime? And just to add to the pressure, this quest is ALL OVER social media. And the world news. No big deal, then.
'It's so cool!' Zoe Sugg, aka Zoella
'Inventive, romantic, and downright delightful, The Potion Diaries cast its spell on me from page one, and is the most fun I've had reading in ages!' Sarah J Maas, author of the Throne of Glass series
This is the story of a girl, who is trying to redeem and live up to her family name. She is descended from a long line of renown alchemists, who once served the royal family. However, as the use of synthetics grew in popularity, they began to fade into obscurity. When the process falls ill, the Kemi family has a chance to reclaim their fame.
The "hunt" was action packed and filled with lots of lore. It was a lot of fun, and I found myself really hoping that Sam could win the hunt. I liked the blend of contemporary and high fantasy elements, and really enjoyed all the trips to the Wildes.
