In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth delve into Sangu Mandanna's cozy fantasy novel The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. They explore how main character Mika Moon connects to their lunar theme for the year, the heartwarming found family at the center of the story, and how trust takes time to build. They touch upon the 'twee' aesthetic of the book, comparing it to other similar novels and discussing British cultural influences. They also share some moments that didn’t quite work for them, just enough to impact their overall rating. Additionally, the hosts share their favorite teas and offer a special discount code for Plum Deluxe Tea to enhance the cozy reading experience.

00:00 Secret Society of Irregular Witches

06:56 Being Nice Versus Being Kind

12:36 British Vocabulary Lessons

17:27 Similarities to Other Books

19:36 Tea Love

24:45 Cozy Fantasy Square for Book Bingo?

29:00 Where We Got Lost on the Way to Nowhere House

31:25 Our Ratings

33:48 Concluding Remarks

Other books mentioned in this episode:

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

Favorite Teas:

https://www.barrystea.ie/

https://www.shop.tipuschai.com/

https://www.plumdeluxe.com/ 

Promo code in the episode for Plum Deluxe Tea is for first order during the month of August 2025, does not combine with other codes.