Cat Dragon
by Samantha Birch
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Pub Date 14 Aug 2025 | Archive Date 21 Aug 2025
HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter | One More Chapter
Description
On the whole, Aloysia Papplewick was proud of this year’s crop of Prattling Pumpkins; but that didn’t mean that they were proud of her.
In the whimsical world of Tangleroot Valley, magic flows like the seasons, and every witch has her cat dragon – except Aloysia Papplewick.
She’s far from bonding with her fiery feline familiar, and with her magical farm in chaos, her prattling pumpkin patch meddling in her life and the annual Harvest Festival to prepare for, Aloysia has enough to handle – even before her best friend’s insufferable brother, Hollis, brings danger and distraction to her door.
When she and Hollis are whisked away on a quest to a mysterious mountain, Aloysia must contend with magic, mayhem – and a spark she never expected.
Embrace the magic as this delightful tale weaves a cozy spell of adventure, self-discovery, friendship and romance. For fans of Studio Ghibli, Harry Potter, The Spellshop and cottagecore.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780008732974 |
| PRICE | £2.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 384 |
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Featured Reviews
Isa A, Reviewer
Whimsical, warm, and totally adorable.
Cat Dragon was such a delightful surprise! It’s the kind of story that feels like a cozy blanket on a rainy day—full of charm, heart, and just the right touch of magic. The writing has this gentle, whimsical vibe that makes it impossible not to smile while reading.
The characters are quirky in the best way, and the whole “cat meets dragon” twist is just so sweet and clever. It gave me all the fuzzy feelings while still sneaking in some lovely emotional moments and little life lessons along the way.
It’s comforting, clever, and honestly feels like a little hug in book form.
*thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Claire M, Reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars!
I would give Cat Dragon more than 5 stars if I could, I loved it and it was everything a cozy fantasy should be. It was the perfect read for a chilly Australian autumn weekend.
What I loved in particular:
- Littlewick 😺🐉 absolutely adorable
- Aloysia was such a likeable character, I loved that she thought that her being the hero was a mistake but she’d rather die in a spire than make a fuss about it.
- the side characters, wisecracking Crow and morally grey Lan were both great.
- the story was plotted incredibly well, there was a lot more action than you often find in a cozy fantasy including a fight with a magical mercenary and a genuine quest.
- The ending was perfect. I was so invested in the characters and the HEA was exactly what I wanted for them.
- clever references to lore and other stories, the witch hikers guide was a personal favourite.
- the romance, Hollis was a perfect match for Aloysia, I would have loved to see more of them.
I really hope that this is the start of a series set in Tangleroot.
Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for the opportunity to read this ARC.
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