Two hundred years after escaping a devastating war, brothers Caradoc and Osian find themselves in a future they barely recognise. Their family is gone, their home is a distant memory, and even their magic doesn't work quite the way it used to.

With no money and only a vague idea of how humans live, Caradoc decides they need a job. His older brother isn't convinced, but when Caradoc gets an idea into his head, there's usually no stopping him. It isn’t long, though, before their unusual methods and shaky grasp of the law land them in hot water.

When an increasingly exasperated Genie Council officer gets involved, the brothers discover that running a business is rather more complicated than they imagined.

But sometimes the biggest mistakes can lead to the most unexpected beginnings...

Discover the untold origin story of Genius Consultants in this warm-hearted, magical comedy of mistakes, mayhem, and two genies determined to find their place in the world.

Whether you're new to the Genius Consultants series or already a fan, this novella can be enjoyed entirely on its own — or as a glimpse into how it all began.

Information for NetGalley readers: The book cover was created in Photoshop but contains elements of generative AI.