I loved this story!! Babs and Aggie is a riotous, heartwarming tale that blends folklore, humor, and deep emotional resonance into a delightful read. At its core, it’s a story about aging, second chances, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship, wrapped up in a world where magic and the mundane coexist in the most charmingly chaotic way.

Aggie, a thousand-year-old force to be reckoned with, has swapped her days of bending rulers to her will for a more modest existence running a small-town café. But old habits—and old acquaintances—die hard. The sudden reappearance of her old friend Babs, in her unmistakable House-on-chicken-legs, upends Aggie’s carefully maintained routine. Babs is as brash and unfiltered as ever, dispensing tough love and even tougher liquor while dragging Aggie into a whirlwind of trouble. Meanwhile, a suspiciously zealous "false vegan" threatens Aggie’s business, and the small-town residents, each carrying burdens of their own, remind her that she’s not the only one with ghosts to confront.

What makes Babs and Aggie truly shine is its perfect balance of humor and depth. The dialogue crackles with wit, the magical elements are seamlessly interwoven into the everyday, and the characters—flawed, fierce, and utterly human (even when they’re not entirely human)—leave a lasting impression. The novel’s exploration of aging, grief, and self-acceptance never feels heavy-handed; instead, it’s delivered with the same warmth and spice as Babs’ cooking and Aggie’s sharp-tongued wisdom.

Fans of Pratchett-esque storytelling will revel in this novel’s irreverent humor and sharp social commentary, while those who enjoy emotionally rich narratives will find plenty to savor in the novel’s themes of love, loss, and resilience.

This new adult fantasy book is a charming story about a witchy old woman named Aggie, who's being targeted by the grumpy boyfriend of a shop owner across from her cafe. When her old friend Babs comes to help her, they set their sights on bringing this grumpy vegan down. The story is filled with colourful characters, humour, heartfelt moment and a lightheartedness that make for a perfect cozy fantasy story.

I found this story unique, unpredictable, comforting, whimsical and endearing. Cozy fantasy isn’t always up my alley, often I find them predictable and leaning more YA/immature but this one was quite enjoyable.

Haha I wasn't expecting to love this as much as I did. Especially when I looked up the "babs" premise behind this book. I didn't know how the author would help this be palatable. But it so was! And so much more. So much more. It had wit. It had characters of all facets to both love and hate. It had love and moments to cherish and moment to e angry over.
I can't say too much but you'll love this set of characters and dislike some too! But it might not be what you expect or perhaps fear so read it anyway because you won't regret it for one minute.
Surely this has got to be a series. Because excuse meee do I need more BAbs in my life please.