Cat Dragon
By Samantha Birch
One More Chapter - Aug 2025
Fantasy Romance
Aloysia Papplewick was a witch who lived by the witches help adage. She helped her neighbors, created magicobotanical spells, but was also a witch without her familiar. At twenty-five she had long yearned for the bond that could only be made between a witch and cat dragon.
Hollis, her best friend's non-magical brother, was to return to Tanglewood Valley after his year as Shepherd roaming with the Guardian. Even Aloysia could acknowledge Hollis was given a great honor when the Guardian, an ancient magical entity, selected him. She just knew he would be even more insufferable upon their return.
But Hollis arrived frantic. The Guardian was not behaving as it should and appeared to be dying. Aloysia and Hollis would have to set out to find the ingredients for a possible antidote. Along with a young cat-dragon that Aloysia finds, they meet other magical and non-magical people who they hope will help them find the solution to saving the Guardian and their magic.
In Cat Dragon, readers are immersed in a fascinating world full of magic and wonder. The Guardians are mysterious entities, but there are also magical plants, prattling pumpkins, Aloysia’s friend Crow and so much more. It can be a bit overwhelming at the beginning, but the search and if these characters can find the solution will keep readers hooked. There is a romance with Aloysia and Hollis, but it is a minor part of the story. I do wish that there had been an epilogue to see what happened a few years in the future, maybe there will be a sequel.
Kathy Andrico - KathysReviewCorner.com
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