Guns & Scones by Darcia G. Laucerica

In a city ruled by magic wielding families, Arawn Stant is thrust into power when his father´s abilities run dry. Taking care of his neighbours and their businesses is challenge enough. But his main concern is the school´s upcoming bake sale. He promised his niece he would bring something homemade. The problem is... Arawn could burn water. He must learn to bake before the weekend arrives. It´s a good thing a little bakery just opened in his territory. And that the owner, Alejandra, is terribly cute.

Adult • Fantasy/Cozy, Low, Mundane, and Slice of Life • Fantasy/Magical Realism • Diversity Representation/BIPOC • Fantasy • Diversity Representation/LGBTQ+

Content Warning: -Guns -Violence -Organised Crime -Descriptions of dysphoria and euphoria -References to police brutality and corruption -Discussion of chronic pain (neuralgia) -Referenced terrorist attack on public transport -Loss of family members -Discussion of bullying -Racist comment made by a nine-year-old -Reference to fatphobic comments

GracieDuck

Just like Alejandra's brownies, this story is sweet but well balanced. Cosy with casual yet clear LGBTQ+ and Latinx representation. We are skillfully served an understanding of the city and and its magical inhabitants without dense description. I will happily return to this world