Lily Singer–wizard and library archivist–has a problem. After finally learning the dark truth about her family’s past, larger plots are put into motion and people start to get hurt. Now she must reconcile old grudges, make questionable allies, and bend the law to fix a problem that is not even her fault. Even worse, she’s having inconvenient feelings for her ne’er-do-well witch friend while … friend while trying to date an overeager FBI agent.
With old friends and new allies making life complicated, Lily, Sebastian, and Sir Kipling must race to stop these evil plots before it is too late. Can they work together to save the day? Or will they let their differences divide them? The only thing worse than fighting with your allies, is fighting without them…
Full of unexpected twists and snarky humor, Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Allies is book three in the Lily Singer Adventures urban fantasy series. If you enjoy magic-filled adventures like Harry Potter and Supernatural then you’ll love this delightful new series. Grab Allies and a cup of tea, and get ready for a wild adventure!
WARNING: This story has been known to cause loud snorts of laughter, inexplicable craving for tea, and loss of work productivity.
Note: Content suitable for Ages 13+. Series is written in episodic format (similar to a TV series). Each book contains 2 episodes, making up one complete novel.
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This is a fun book written in an unconventional style. The author refers to the three short stories that comprise the novel as “episodes.” Two of them are told from Lily Singer, the main character’s, point of view. Lily is a librarian . . . and a wizard. She also has a cat, Sir Kipling, who doesn’t play much of a role in this book but seems to play a big one in the second which is previewed at the back. Lily’s co-hort, Sebastian, who narrates the other tale is a witch. Together they solve various mysteries such as recovering a stolen magic tool from Sebastian’s family that has caused a time loop in a nearby town. If you enjoy a mix of magic, fantasy, and comedy that features likable characters, this is the book for you.
The book is very good, great characters and their interactions with each other is believable. I especially love Sir Kipling, Lily’s cat, he adds sidelines which had me smiling or chuckling. Adding a talking cat who nobody else can hear adds something no other books I’ve read have had. Look forward to the next.
I reallyreally liked this book. Not only does the plot thicken, so to speak, but I also appreciated Lily’s development throughout: With her analytical, introverted nature, she’s not necessarily a shoo-in for the role of action heroine, but she rises to the occasion, taking action when needed, standing up to her larger-than-life father and pretty much singlehandedly taking on the FBI. Major kudos!
Kip is his usual, perfect, snarky self, and Sebastian… well. ^^
Let’s just say I’m very curious to see where this adventure will take them next. 🙂
These are YA series. I still enjoyed them even though I’m and adult. Sometimes you just want something fun to read. They kind of remind me of Harry Potter in a way. The characters are a joy. The back and forth between the man characters is so much fun. Her cat is hysterical. This is something you could share with your kids.
Loved it, very light reading. I loved the talking cat.
Allies is book 3 of the Lily singer adventures and it doesn’t disappoint. Very much a book focused on Lily, continuing on from the bombshell of John Faust and how she must regroup and deal with both coming to terms with what happened and how to stop him.
In part one, Lily must take the olive branch offered by her estranged mother and return home. Dealing with the fallout to her siblings when she left, Lily is greeted both warmly and with need to make amends. With the secret out, Lily is able to learn more about her heritage and new family members, but with the shadow of John Faust looming large Lily and her mother must use magic to ward the house and family, a task which is met with a mixed response. Armed with a new path to follow to track down the book of Morgan le Fay, Lily doesn’t realise what a dangerous path she is taking. Does she really have time for a fledgling romance with Agent Grant and does he really have her best interests at heart?
The interlude as always brings us round to Sebastian’s underworld side, but his attempts to bring down John Faust with the aid of Tina, end in disaster and leave Lily in an even more precarious position coming into the final part.
For the final part, well – i’m going to say very little other than that you won’t be able to put it down!
Again, I loved this book, the whole series continues to set the bar high. Lily’s interactions with Kipling are hilarious, I have decided that I do find it extra funny as a cat owner, and often wonder what mine would say to me! I also love how flawed Lily is in this book, she often comes across as very naive in the choices she makes – the revelations of the past and her present causing her to gently unravel as everything becomes a race against time. Her desperation causing cracks in her resolve and lapses in judgement. Her thoughts and feelings for Sebastian are very well played out too and i’m enjoying the tentative dynamic growing between them. The final part is epic, brilliant sequences and lots going on in a whirlwind of action balanced against a heavy dose of peril. There are some moments of real heartache too, so hold on tight! I’m enjoying the little breadcrumbs here and there, of things I’m going to be keeping my eye on too! This is another 5* read for me