Currently Reading for Star Wars Book Club: Star Wars: Scoundrels

I'm just going to start by saying reader's block really sucks. It has caused me to not finish two very interesting books back-to-back but I'm going to keep going with another book, Star Wars: Scoundrels by Timothy Zahn. I've been wanting to read this book for a quite a while. And it's been sitting on my shelf for too long. It's a story that centers on Han Solo, Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian trying to pull of the ultimate heist. Sounds like a fun read.

So, I'm going to wish myself good luck in starting and finishing this book because I'm so tired of the reader's block.

Book: Star Wars: Scoundrels by Timothy Zahn

Description:

To make his biggest score, Han’s ready to take even bigger risks. But even he can’t do this job solo.

Han Solo should be basking in his moment of glory. After all, the cocky smuggler and captain of the Millennium Falcon just played a key role in the daring raid that destroyed the Death Star and landed the first serious blow to the Empire in its war against the Rebel Alliance. But after losing the reward his heroics earned him, Han’s got nothing to celebrate. Especially since he’s deep in debt to the ruthless crime lord Jabba the Hutt. There’s a bounty on Han’s head—and if he can’t cough up the credits, he’ll surely pay with his hide. The only thing that can save him is a king’s ransom. Or maybe a gangster’s fortune? That’s what a mysterious stranger is offering in exchange for Han’s less-than-legal help with a riskier-than-usual caper. The payoff will be more than enough for Han to settle up with Jabba—and ensure he never has to haggle with the Hutts again.

All he has to do is infiltrate the ultra-fortified stronghold of a Black Sun crime syndicate underboss and crack the galaxy’s most notoriously impregnable safe. It sounds like a job for miracle workers . . . or madmen. So Han assembles a gallery of rogues who are a little of both—including his indispensable sidekick Chewbacca and the cunning Lando Calrissian. If anyone can dodge, deceive, and defeat heavily armed thugs, killer droids, and Imperial agents alike—and pull off the heist of the century—it’s Solo’s scoundrels. But will their crime really pay, or will it cost them the ultimate price?

Currently Reading for Tackle Your TBR Read-a-Thon book #5: Star Wars: Fatal Alliance

Happy Saturday!

After I finally finished reading and reviewing Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson, I feel like I'm finally over my reader's block/slump. And I'm ready to get back to reading and continue my TBR Read-a-Thon, I still need to finish reading Nancy Drew: The Haunted Showboat by Carolyn Keene (it's the third book in the TBR Read-a-Thon).

With that said, the next book I'll be reading is Star Wars: Fatal Alliance by Sean Williams. I've really enjoyed reading these Star Wars Legend stories, I've only read seven so far but each one has been very good. And here's hoping Fatal Alliance will also be a good read.

Book: Star Wars: Fatal Alliance (The Old Republic book #3) by Sean Williams

Description:

“When I look into you, I see no loyalty. . . . I sense only tangled allegiances. . . . Given a choice, I would never trust you.”

From across the galaxy they’ve come: agents of both the Republic and the Sith Empire, an investigating Jedi Padawan, an ex-trooper drummed out of the Republic’s elite Blackstar Squad, and a mysterious Mandalorian.

An extraordinary auction has drawn them all together—in quest of a prize only one can claim. Each is prepared to do what he must to possess the treasure, whose value may be the wealth of a world itself. No one intends to leave empty-handed. All have secrets, desires, and schemes. And nothing could ever unite them as allies—except the truth about the deadly danger of the object they covet.

But can Sith and Jedi, Republic and Empire—enemies for millennia—join as one against the certain doom of the galaxy?

Book Review for Star Wars Book Club for September: Star Wars: Red Harvest

Book: Star Wars: Red Harvest by Joe Schreiber

Edition: Paperback

Description:

Unlike those other Jedi sidelined to the Agricultural Corps—those whose abilities have not proved up to snuff—Hestizo Trace possesses one extraordinary Force talent: a gift with plants. But suddenly her quiet existence among greenhouse and garden specimens is violently destroyed by the arrival of an emissary from Darth Scabrous, a Sith Lord with a fanatical dream poised to become nightmarish reality. For the rare black orchid that Hestizo has nurtured and bonded with is the final ingredient in an ancient Sith formula—crucial to the Dark Lord's obsession, but with consequences far worse than fatal. Now, spawned by a heretofore unknown virus, the rotting, ravenous dead are rising, driven by a bloodthirsty hunger for all things living—and commanded by a Sith Master who lusts for power and the ultimate prize: immortality...no matter the cost.

Book Club Picks for September: Supernatural: Nevermore, Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows and Star Wars: Red Harvest

It’s September 1st! I know…how in the world is it already September?! Time really is going by so fast which is why I wanted to bring back my book clubs: The Book Girl's Book Club, Comic Book Club and Star Wars Book Club. After taking a rather long break, I think it's time for book club to return.

For The Book Girl's Book Club we will be reading Supernatural: Nevermore by Keith R.A. DeCandido. Supernatural was a pretty good TV series and it wasn't until a few years ago that I found out the show had books. I figure it would be interesting to read the first book for book club.

As for the Comic Book Club, I thought we could read The Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows by Dan Slott, Adam Kubert and Scott Hanna. It had been on my list of books I want to read for a while, it centers on an alternate universe Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson and their daughter.

For the Star Wars Book Club and we will be reading Star Wars: Red Harvest by Joe Schreiber. The description makes me wish I'd waited until October to bring back book club this since it has zombies. But since we're reading through the Old Republic books this was the next one in the line up. You know what horror isn't just for October and Halloween, it's all year round.

Anyway, I know it's been a while which is why I can't wait to start reading these picks (well as soon as I finish Caribbean Cruising by Rachel Hawthorne). As always, if there's a book you think we should read for book club let me know.


The Book Girl's Book Club

Book: Supernatural: Nevermore (Supernatural book #1) by Keith R.A. DeCandido

Description:

Twenty-two years ago, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force. In the years after, their father, John, taught them about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America...and he taught them how to kill it.

Sam and Dean have hit New York City to check out a local rocker's haunted house. But before they can figure out why a lovesick banshee in an '80s heavy-metal T-shirt is wailing in the bedroom, a far more macabre crime catches their attention. Not far from the house, two university students were beaten to death by a strange assailant. A murder that's bizarre even by New York City standards, it's the latest in a line of killings that the brothers soon suspect are based on the creepy stories of legendary writer Edgar Allan Poe.

Their investigation leads them to the center of one of Poe's horror classics, face-to-face with their most terrifying foe yet. And if Sam and Dean don't rewrite the ending of this chilling tale, a grisly serial killer will end their lives forevermore.

Book Review for Star Wars Book Club for January: Star Wars: The Old Republic: Deceived

Book: Star Wars: The Old Republic: Deceived (The Old Republic book #2) by Paul S. Kemp

Cover Art and Design by LucasArts

Edition: Paperback

Description:

“Our time has come. For three hundred years we prepared; we grew stronger while you rested in your cradle of power. . . . Now your Republic shall fall.”

A Sith warrior to rival the most sinister of the Order’s Dark Lords, Darth Malgus brought down the Jedi Temple on Coruscant in a brutal assault that shocked the galaxy. But if war crowned him the darkest of Sith heroes, peace will transform him into something far more heinous—something Malgus would never want to be but cannot stop becoming, any more than he can stop the rogue Jedi fast approaching. Her name is Aryn Leneer—and the lone Jedi Knight that Malgus cut down in the fierce battle for the Jedi Temple was her Master. Now she’s going to find out what happened to him, even if it means breaking every rule in the book.

Book Club Picks for January: The Sword of Summer, Mera: Tidebreaker and Star Wars: The Old Republic: Deceived

Happy New Year!

It felt like we just said goodbye to 2020 and now it's 2022. Well, I guess time really does go by fast. With that said, it's a new year, new experiences and new books. I'm happy to say that Book club is back! After taking a rather long break, I'm restarting my three book clubs: The Book Girl's Book Club, Comic Book Club and Star Wars Book Club.

For The Book Girl's Book Club we will be reading The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan. I figure it's been a while since I've read any of the mythology based books by the author and thought the first book in the Magnus Chase series would be an interesting read. As for the Comic Book Club, I picked Mera: Tidebreaker by Danielle Paige and Stephen Byrne which has a different take on Mera, her life and how she met Arthur Curry (aka Aquaman). Last is the Star Wars Book Club and we will be reading The Old Republic: Deceived by Paul S. Kemp. It's the second book set during the Old Republic.

I can't wait to start reading for the new year and as always, if there's a book you think we should read for book club let me know.


The Book Girl's Book Club

Book: The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard book #1) by Rick Riordan

Description:

Magnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when his mother told him to run, he has lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, staying one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.

One day, Magnus learns that someone else is trying to track him down—his uncle Randolph, a man his mother had always warned him about. When Magnus tries to outmaneuver his uncle, he falls right into his clutches. Randolph starts rambling about Norse history and Magnus's birthright: a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.

The more Randolph talks, the more puzzle pieces fall into place. Stories about the gods of Asgard, wolves, and Doomsday bubble up from Magnus's memory. But he doesn't have time to consider it all before a fire giant attacks the city, forcing him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents. . . .

Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die.

Book Review: Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan

Book: Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan (The Old Republic book #1) by Drew Karpyshyn

Cover Art and Design by LucasArts

Edition: Paperback

Description:

There’s something out there: a juggernaut of evil bearing down to crush the Republic—unless one lone Jedi, shunned and reviled, can stop it.

Hero, traitor, conqueror, villain, savior—the man called Revan has been all of these. He left Coruscant a Jedi, on a mission to defeat the Mandalorians. He returned a Sith disciple, bent on destroying the Republic. The Jedi Council gave Revan his life back, but the price of redemption was the loss of his memories. All that’s left are nightmares—and deep, abiding fear. What happened beyond the Outer Rim that Revan can’t quite remember or entirely forget? One thing he’s certain of: Something dark is plotting to destroy the very existence of the Republic. With no idea how to identify the threat, let alone stop it, Revan may be doomed to fail. For he’s never faced a more powerful and diabolic enemy. But only death can stop him from trying.

Book Review: Star Wars: The Lost Tribe of the Sith

Book: Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith by John Jackson Miller

Cover Art and Design by David Stevenson and Scott Biel

Edition: Paperback

Description:

At last in one volume, the eight original installments of the epic Lost Tribe of the Sith eBook series . . . along with the explosive, never-before-published finale, Pandemonium—more than one hundred pages of new material!

Five thousand years ago. After a Jedi ambush, the Sith mining ship Omen lies wrecked on a remote, unknown planet. Its commander, Yaru Korsin, battles the bloodshed of a mutinous faction led by his own brother. Marooned and facing death, the Sith crew have no choice but to venture into their desolate surroundings. They face any number of brutal challenges—vicious predators, lethal plagues, tribal people who worship vengeful gods—and like true Sith warriors, counter them with the dark side of the Force.

The struggles are just beginning for the proud, uncompromising Sith, driven as they are to rule at all costs. They will vanquish the primitive natives, and they will find their way back to their true destiny as rulers of the galaxy. But as their legacy grows over thousands of years, the Sith ultimately find themselves tested by the most dangerous threat of all: the enemy within.

Book Club Picks for January: The Trouble with Hating You, Adventures of Supergirl and Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith

Happy New Year!

Goodbye 2020 and hello to a new year and new books. With the exception of January's book selections for Book Club which are a continuation of last month's picks. December was not a good reading month for me which is why I wanted to keep these picks for book club because I know they're good reads. I just didn't get a chance to read them.

The information about the book club picks below is from December 2020:

For The Book Girl's Book Club we will be reading The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel, I figure we could read a bit of romance for the month. As for the Comic Book Club, I picked Adventures of Supergirl by Sterling Gates which are stories tied-in the Supergirl TV series. Last is the Star Wars Book Club where we will be reading Lost Tribe of the Sith by John Jackson Miller.


The Book Girl's Book Club

Book: The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel

Description:

Liya Thakkar is a successful biochemical engineer, takeout enthusiast, and happily single woman. The moment she realizes her parents' latest dinner party is a setup with the man they want her to marry, she's out the back door in a flash. Imagine her surprise when the same guy shows up at her office a week later -- the new lawyer hired to save her struggling company. What's not surprising: he's not too thrilled to see her either after that humiliating fiasco.

Jay Shah looks good on paper...and off. Especially if you like that whole gorgeous, charming lawyer-in-a-good-suit thing. He's also infuriating. As their witty office banter turns into late-night chats, Liya starts to think he might be the one man who truly accepts her. But falling for each other means exposing their painful pasts. Will Liya keep running, or will she finally give love a real chance?

Book Club Picks for December: The Trouble with Hating You, Adventures of Supergirl and Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith

Book club is back! After taking a break, I'm happy to restart my three book clubs: The Book Girl's Book Club, Comic Book Club and Star Wars Book Club.

For The Book Girl's Book Club we will be reading The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel, I figure we could read a bit of romance for the month. As for the Comic Book Club, I picked Adventures of Supergirl by Sterling Gates which are stories tied-in the Supergirl TV series. Last is the Star Wars Book Club where we will be reading Lost Tribe of the Sith by John Jackson Miller.


The Book Girl's Book Club

Book: The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel

Description:

Liya Thakkar is a successful biochemical engineer, takeout enthusiast, and happily single woman. The moment she realizes her parents' latest dinner party is a setup with the man they want her to marry, she's out the back door in a flash. Imagine her surprise when the same guy shows up at her office a week later -- the new lawyer hired to save her struggling company. What's not surprising: he's not too thrilled to see her either after that humiliating fiasco.

Jay Shah looks good on paper...and off. Especially if you like that whole gorgeous, charming lawyer-in-a-good-suit thing. He's also infuriating. As their witty office banter turns into late-night chats, Liya starts to think he might be the one man who truly accepts her. But falling for each other means exposing their painful pasts. Will Liya keep running, or will she finally give love a real chance?

Book Review for Star Wars Book Club for July: Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void

Book: Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void by Tim Lebbon

Cover Art by Torstein Nordstrand

Edition: Paperback

Description:

On the planet Tython, the ancient Je’daii order was founded. And at the feet of its wise Masters, Lanoree Brock learned the mysteries and methods of the Force—and found her calling as one of its most powerful disciples. But as strongly as the Force flowed within Lanoree and her parents, it remained absent in her brother, who grew to despise and shun the Je’daii, and whose training in its ancient ways ended in tragedy.

Now, from her solitary life as a Ranger keeping order across the galaxy, Lanoree has been summoned by the Je’daii Council on a matter of utmost urgency. The leader of a fanatical cult, obsessed with traveling beyond the reaches of known space, is bent on opening a cosmic gateway using dreaded dark matter as the key—risking a cataclysmic reaction that will consume the entire star system. But more shocking to Lanoree than even the prospect of total galactic annihilation, is the decision of her Je’daii Masters to task her with the mission of preventing it. Until a staggering revelation makes clear why she was chosen: The brilliant, dangerous madman she must track down and stop at any cost is the brother whose death she has long grieved—and whose life she must now fear.

Book Club Picks for July: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, Batman: Harley and Ivy and Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void

The postponement is finally over, the book clubs are back! We've had a three month break and now it back to reading. For anyone who doesn't know there are three book clubs: The Book Girl's Book Club, Comic Book Club and Star Wars Book Club. The first club is where we read books from all types of genres except for comic books. Which is why we have the second club and the third club is for reading Star Wars books. Feel free to pick from whatever book club or book selection you find interesting or you could read them all.

For this month, I picked Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli for The Book Girl's Book Club. I wanted to read this last month but my reading slump put and end to that plan. So, I thought why not make it a book club pick instead.

For the Comic Book Club, I picked Batman: Harley and Ivy: The Deluxe Edition by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm. It's an anthology that features several stories about the lovable yet deadly duo Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy.

As for the Star Wars Book Club, I picked Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void by Tim Lebbon. Despite being a big Star Wars fan, I haven't read a lot of the books. Which is the reason why I started this book club because I wanted to inspire other Star Wars fans to read the books as well. This book is set during the Pre-Republic and although these Legends books are no longer canon, they  should still be considered worth reading.


The Book Girl's Book Club Pick:

Book: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

Description:

Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight.

Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out—without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met.

Incredibly funny and poignant, this twenty-first-century coming-of-age, coming out story—wrapped in a geek romance—is a knockout of a debut novel by Becky Albertalli.

Book Review for Star Wars Book Club for March: Star Wars: Catalyst

Book: Star Wars: Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel by James Luceno

Cover Design by Scott Biel

Edition: Paperback

Description:

Lauded Star Wars author James Luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

War is tearing the galaxy apart. For years the Republic and the Separatists have battled across the stars, each building more and more deadly technology in an attempt to win the war. As a member of Chancellor Palpatine’s top secret Death Star project, Orson Krennic is determined to develop a superweapon before the Republic’s enemies can. And an old friend of Krennic’s, the brilliant scientist Galen Erso, could be the key.

Galen’s energy-focused research has captured the attention of both Krennic and his foes, making the scientist a crucial pawn in the galactic conflict. But after Krennic rescues Galen, his wife, Lyra, and their young daughter, Jyn, from Separatist kidnappers, the Erso family is deeply in Krennic’s debt. Krennic then offers Galen an extraordinary opportunity: to continue his scientific studies with every resource put utterly at his disposal. While Galen and Lyra believe that his energy research will be used purely in altruistic ways, Krennic has other plans that will finally make the Death Star a reality. Trapped in their benefactor’s tightening grasp, the Ersos must untangle Krennic’s web of deception to save themselves and the galaxy itself.

Book Review for the Star Wars Book Club for February: Star Wars: Rebel Heist

Book: Star Wars: Rebel Heist (issues #1-4) by Matt Kindt with illustrations by Marco Castiello, ink by Dan Parsons, color by Gabe Eltaeb and letters by Michael Heisler

Cover art by Adam Hughes

Edition: Trade Paperback

Description:

The Rebel Alliance's newest recruits are teamed with its greatest heroes to hatch a plot and pull off a heist right under the noses of the Empire's finest. Can Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and Chewbacca live up to their legends, or will they be found to have feet of clay? Or, is it possible, that their most obvious weaknesses might also be their greatest strengths?

Book Club Picks for March: To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Green Arrow: Year One and Star Wars: Catalyst

It's the beginning of a new month and that means new book club picks. Even though I might be a little behind, my review for February's book club picks will be up this week. As for this month, I decided to go with To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han for The Book Girl's Book Club. I've seen the first two movies and absolutely loved them, however, I've never read the book. So I thought the first book in the series would be a good pick.

For the Comic Book Club I went with Green Arrow: Year One by Andy Diggle and Jock. I always found it fascinating that Oliver Queen is someone who cares about social issues, helping people and wanting to make the world a better place. I picked this book because it should be interesting to read this take on Oliver's origin story.

And for the Star Wars Book Club I picked Star Wars: Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel by James Luceno. I love Rogue One that is an amazing movie, it's one of my utmost favorites. I've wanted to read the prequel for awhile, so I figured we could read it for book club.

As always, if there's a book you think we should read for book club let me know. 


The Book Girl's Book Club Pick:

Book: To All the Boys I've Loved Before (To All the Boys I've Loved Before book #1) by Jenny Han

Description:

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is the story of Lara Jean, who has never openly admitted her crushes, but instead wrote each boy a letter about how she felt, sealed it, and hid it in a box under her bed.

But one day Lara Jean discovers that somehow her secret box of letters has been mailed, causing all her crushes from her past to confront her about the letters: her first kiss, the boy from summer camp, even her sister's ex-boyfriend, Josh.

As she learns to deal with her past loves face to face, Lara Jean discovers that something good may come out of these letters after all.

Book Club Picks for February: Ghana Must Go, Betty & Veronica: Shopping Spree! and Star Wars: Rebel Heist

Here at Book Girl, I love to celebrate books. It doesn't matter if it's the newest release or an old classic, I just love books. For February's book club picks, I wanted something different from last month. As a reminder, if there's a book you think we should read for book club, let me know.

For The Book Girl's Book Club I picked Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi, I thought it would be a good read. It seemed interesting and although it was published in 2013, I don't recall ever hearing about it which was one of the reasons why I selected it. I think it's good to read as many books and from different authors as possible.

For the Comic Book Club, I thought we could read Betty & Veronica: Shopping Spree! it has a collection of stories centering on Betty and Veronica's love of shopping. Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge are two of my favorite characters and I'm sure this will be a fun read. And for the Star Wars Book Club, I found the comic Star Wars: Rebel Heist by Matt Kindt and Marco Castiello. The funny thing is this book was originally published by Dark Horse Comics (which is the edition I have) but since Disney owns Stars Wars this book is now published by Marvel. It's also no longer considered canon but I figure it would still be a good read.


The Book Girl's Book Club Pick: 

Book: Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi

Description:

A renowned surgeon and failed husband, Kweku Sai dies suddenly at dawn outside his home in suburban Accra. The news of his death sends a ripple around the world, bringing together the family he abandoned years before. Moving with great elegance through time and place, Ghana Must Go charts their circuitous journey to one another and, along the way, teaches us that the truths we speak can heal the wounds we hide.

Electric, exhilarating and beautifully crafted, Ghana Must Go is at once a portrait of a modern family and a testament to the transformative power of unconditional love, from a debut novelist of extraordinary talent, Taiye Selasi.

Book Review for the Star Wars Book Club for January: Star Wars Trilogy

Book: Star Wars Trilogy by George Lucas, Donald F. Glut and James Kahn

Edition: Paperback

Description:

Luke Skywalker dreamed of adventures out among the stars and alien worlds. But when he intercepted a message from a beautiful captive princess, he got more than he had bargained for—and that was how the adventure of his life began. . . .

Book Club Picks for January: Brownies and Broomsticks, Batman: Year One and Star Wars Trilogy

I have been waiting until today to make this exciting announcement, I am starting a Star Wars Book Club. I have always wanted to start one but I never got around to doing it but it's a new year and I figure if not now then when. For the book club, I picked Star Wars Trilogy by George Lucas, Donald F. Glut and James Kahn. Although I've read it before, I figured we should start this club with newbie Star Wars fans in mind by beginning with the original stories of the saga.

Starting this new club doesn't mean I have forgotten about my other two book clubs, not at all. I'm still equally excited about them as well. For The Book Girl's Book Club, I picked the magical mystery, Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates and for the Comic Book Club, I picked Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli.

Here's to a new year, a new month and many more new book club picks.


The Book Girl's Book Club Pick:

Book: Brownies and Broomsticks (A Magical Bakery Mystery book #1) by Bailey Cates

Description:

Katie Lightfoot's tired of loafing around as the assistant manager of an Ohio bakery. So when her aunt Lucy and uncle Ben open a bakery in Savannah's quaint downtown district and ask Katie to join them, she enthusiastically agrees.

While working at the Honeybee Bakery—named after Lucy's cat—Katie notices that her aunt is adding mysterious herbs to her recipes. Turns out these herbal enhancements aren't just tasty—Aunt Lucy is a witch and her recipes are actually spells!

When a curmudgeonly customer is murdered outside the Honeybee Bakery, Uncle Ben becomes the prime suspect. With the help of handsome journalist Steve Dawes, charming firefighter Declan McCarthy, and a few spells, Katie and Aunt Lucy stir up some toil and trouble to clear Ben's name and find the real killer.