Monday, October 7, 2024

On My List: October 7th: Books and Heartstopper

It's been a while since I've posted an On My List, especially since there are so many things on my list. Anyway, here is a small list of some the books and a TV show that I'm really interested in reading and watching.

Books I Want to Read:

From a dark supernatural fantasy to a foodie cozy mystery to a cozy witchy supernatural romantic comedy, I so want to read these three books. They each seem like such good reads. The first book has magic that's seems like it's haunting and life changing. While the second book has small town murder mystery with the new resident as the prime suspect. And finally, a witch is looking for a new love but is her former love helping or hindering the processes.


Book: The Sun and the Void (The Warring Gods book #1) by Gabriela Romero Lacruz

Description:

Two women embark on a unforgettable quest into a world of dark gods and ancient magic in this sweeping fantasy debut inspired by the history and folklore of colonial South America.

Reina is desperate.

Stuck on the edges of society, Reina’s only hope lies in an invitation from a grandmother she’s never met. But the journey to her is dangerous, and prayer can’t always avert disaster.

Attacked by creatures that stalk the mountains, Reina is on the verge of death until her grandmother, a dark sorceress, intervenes. Now dependent on the Doña’s magic for her life, Reina will do anything to earn—and keep—her favor. Even the bidding of an ancient god who whispers to her at night.

Eva Kesaré is unwanted.

Illegitimate and of mixed heritage, Eva is her family’s shame. She tries to be the perfect daughter, but Eva is hiding a secret: Magic calls to her.

Eva knows she should fight the temptation. Magic is the sign of the dark god, and using it is punishable by death. Yet it’s hard to ignore power when it has always been denied you. Eva is walking a dangerous path. And in the end, she’ll become something she never imagined.





Book: Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder: A Delicious and Charming Cozy Mystery (Baker Street Mysteries book #1) by Valerie Burns

Description:

In a brand-new culinary cozy series with a fresh edge and a delightful small-town setting, the acclaimed author introduces Maddy Montgomery, a social media expert who’s #StartingOver in a small town in Michigan after inheriting her great-aunt’s bakery…and a 200-pound English Mastiff named Baby.

When Maddy Montgomery’s groom is a no-show to their livestream wedding, it’s a disaster that no amount of filtering can fix. But a surprise inheritance offers a chance to regroup and rebrand—as long as Maddy is willing to live in her late, great-aunt Octavia’s house in New Bison, Michigan, for a year, running her bakery and caring for a 250-pound English mastiff named Baby.

Maddy doesn’t bake, and her Louboutins aren’t made for walking giant dogs around Lake Michigan, but the locals are friendly and the scenery is beautiful. With help from her aunt’s loyal friends, aka the Baker Street Irregulars, Maddy feels ready to tackle any challenge, including Octavia’s award-winning cake recipes. That is, until New Bison’s mayor is fatally stabbed, and Maddy’s fingerprints are found on the knife . . .

Something strange is going on in New Bison. It seems Aunt Octavia had her suspicions, too. But Maddy’s going to need a whole lot more than a trending hashtag to save her reputation—and her life.





Book: Pumpkin Spice & Poltergeist: A Cozy Sapphic Paranormal Rom-Com (Maple Hollow book #1) by Ali K. Mulford and K. Elle Morrison

Description:

Get ready for a bewitching tale of love, laughter, and supernatural shenanigans in the heart of Maple Hollow!

The last thing apothecary witch, Jordyn, had on her mind was romance, but when she got witchy-wasted, she cracked open the coffin of her love life and conjured the ghost of her ex-girlfriend. Jordyn is in for a spell of trouble now that the snarky specter is determined to haunt her until she finds someone new.

Enter Harlow, the new girl in town, who just wants a job in her sister’s cafe but she discovers that the spooky town of Maple Hollow is more than just a gimmick. Real magic lives here. But after run-ins with vampires and one too many grave cafe blunders, she's ready to hop on a broomstick and fly out of town. Until she finds herself falling under the spell of the enchanting witch who asks her on a date.

As sparks fly and cauldrons bubble, will this unlikely pair brew up a love potion that defies the ghostly odds? Or will Jordyn's shade-y ex be the ultimate buzzkill to their budding romance?

Grab your broomstick and buckle up for a cozy sapphic paranormal rom-com that's sure to cast a spell on your heart this fall season!




TV Show I Want to Watch:

I loved the first two seasons of Heartstopper, this such a good show that centers on teens, their lives and romance. What I love is that this show isn't so hard and dark and the characters aren't continously suffering. That's not to say that there aren't any complications and stumbling blocks as these characters try to figure out their lives. It's just that you get to see a lot of fun and positive moments too. I can't wait to start watching this third season which premeire last Thursday (October 3rd) on Netflix.

Heartstopper season 3 (Netflix)

Show Description:

Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love.

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