Ink, Iron, and Glass

In "Ink, Iron, and Glass" by debut author Gwendolyn Clare, young scriptologist Elsa must navigate the real world after her mother is kidnapped, using her unique talents to traverse an alternative Victorian Italy. There, she encounters a secret society of innovative young scientists, including the charming mechanist Leo, as they unravel a political conspiracy threatening to unleash a dangerous weapon. This steampunk-fantasy weaves together elements of science, adventure, and intrigue in a richly imagined setting.