Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Beginnings (The Lily Singer Adventures, #1)
Lydia Sherrer
4.0 (1 rating)
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Beginnings (The Lily Singer Adventures, #1)
Published: January 1, 2016
Pages: 240
Reader Reviews
4.0
1 rating
Carla B.
Feb 8, 2026
TL;DR:
Hold onto your teacups! Lydia Sherrer's debut novel is a magical rollercoaster that'll have you laughing, gasping, and craving more supernatural shenanigans. Follow Lily Singer and her chaotic wizard friend Sebastian as they tumble through a spellbinding adventure that's part mystery, part comedy, and totally addictive. Trust me, you'll want to keep reading for the full magical scoop!
Synopsis:
Imagine a world where saving the universe is just another item on your to-do list right after "steep tea" and "avoid supernatural trouble." Meet Lily Singer, a librarian wizard who would rather organize magical archives than chase adventure. But when her trouble-magnet friend Sebastian shows up with promises of rare books and mysterious spells, she's drawn into a wild journey through a haunted house and a seriously unstable time loop. With family secrets brewing and danger around every corner, Lily must decide whether to strangle Sebastian or save the day.
Spillin' the Book Tea:
Oh. My. Magical. Goodness. This book is like Harry Potter's quirky cousin who showed up unexpectedly and completely transformed the family reunion! Lydia Sherrer has created a world so delightfully chaotic that you can't help but be totally invested from page one. The chemistry between Lily and Sebastian is pure comedy gold - imagine Hermione if she were even more sardonic and Sebastian as a wizard version of that friend who always talks you into "just one more adventure."
The story moves at a breakneck pace that keeps you guessing. One moment you're chuckling at Lily's dry wit, the next you're on the edge of your seat wondering how they'll escape their latest magical predicament. It's the kind of book that makes you want to brew a cup of tea, curl up in a cozy blanket, and forget about the real world entirely.
The Vibes It Brings:
Hold onto your teacups! Lydia Sherrer's debut novel is a magical rollercoaster that'll have you laughing, gasping, and craving more supernatural shenanigans. Follow Lily Singer and her chaotic wizard friend Sebastian as they tumble through a spellbinding adventure that's part mystery, part comedy, and totally addictive. Trust me, you'll want to keep reading for the full magical scoop!
Synopsis:
Imagine a world where saving the universe is just another item on your to-do list right after "steep tea" and "avoid supernatural trouble." Meet Lily Singer, a librarian wizard who would rather organize magical archives than chase adventure. But when her trouble-magnet friend Sebastian shows up with promises of rare books and mysterious spells, she's drawn into a wild journey through a haunted house and a seriously unstable time loop. With family secrets brewing and danger around every corner, Lily must decide whether to strangle Sebastian or save the day.
Spillin' the Book Tea:
Oh. My. Magical. Goodness. This book is like Harry Potter's quirky cousin who showed up unexpectedly and completely transformed the family reunion! Lydia Sherrer has created a world so delightfully chaotic that you can't help but be totally invested from page one. The chemistry between Lily and Sebastian is pure comedy gold - imagine Hermione if she were even more sardonic and Sebastian as a wizard version of that friend who always talks you into "just one more adventure."
The story moves at a breakneck pace that keeps you guessing. One moment you're chuckling at Lily's dry wit, the next you're on the edge of your seat wondering how they'll escape their latest magical predicament. It's the kind of book that makes you want to brew a cup of tea, curl up in a cozy blanket, and forget about the real world entirely.
The Vibes It Brings: