The first in the Practical Potions series.
Sella is tired of being a failure.
She has a lovely, cozy shopāan heirloom from her motherā, a snarky feline familiar, and one, single friend to call her own. It should be enough. But Sellaās magical abilities left a stain on her hometown, and even years away didnāt repair her reputation. The life of a kitchen witch is rough when everyone thinks Sellaās magical blends of coffee and tea will leave them with boils instead of the intended āmotivationā or āself-compassion.ā
But when a murder shakes the town and Sellaās best friend becomes suspect one, failure is a luxury they canāt afford. Luckily, the murdered womanāa confident ghost with a fiery determination for justiceāis ready to helpā¦ and sheās more than Sella ever bargained for. With her friends, her familiar, and a bit of magic, Sella is ready to prove herself once and for all.
Although, perhaps she should brew a strong cup of ācourageā first.
Just in case.
Sella's life is finally coming together.
Her cozy coastal town, Marra, has embraced the quirky charm of her shop and her sarcastic feline familiar. She's been busy fine-tuning her enchanted coffee blends, brewing up cups filled with "compassion" and "inspiration," all while navigating her blossoming romance with Caliāthe ghost who never seems to let being dead steal her smile.
As Sella starts to savor the quiet life, a last-minute venue change brings a bustling festival to their sleepy streets, turning her serene days upside down and flooding the town with eccentric tourists. Among them? A society of shifters. And her old rival, another kitchen witch, whoās determined to open a competing shop and put Sella out of business.
Things heat up when the festival's famous Golden Ladle goes missing, sending Marra spiraling into gossip and suspicion. Now, itās up to Sella and Cali to uncover the mystery before the townās reputation is tarnished forever.
Everyoneās a suspect. And in need of their own special blend.