Showing posts with label Sara Christene. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sara Christene. Show all posts

Friday, 26 January 2024

**FELINE FICTION FIX** Book Reviews with Amber at The Mewton-Clawson Library #266 featuring **Catnip and Cantrips** Twilight Hollow Witchy Cozy Mysteries Book 2 by Sara Christene **PLUS** Friendly Fill-Ins & Photo Fails Blog Hop

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Hello gorgeous library guests 

and 

Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ 

Thank you for joining me in the stacks today. This week, I've been trying to school Melvyn in better library practice, and what I mean by this is, that when a book is returned, it is placed back on the bookcase in the correct spot within ten minutes of arriving on my desk.

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Obviously, by my utterly withering look, he's failing miserably. But not to worry, I have a little plan up my furry sleeve, and it's called treat motivation. So, whenever Melvyn completes a task within my strict guidelines and parameters, he gets to watch me eat a treat, and if by the end of the day, there are any left, I very generously let him have the bag. And if there's none left he can still sniff the wrapper! MOL

I am hoping that in time he understands what a great service I am doing for him, and hopefully motivating him to be more productive.

Don't worry. I do give him an extra treat bonus every Friday afternoon, so he doesn't get too disheartened when things don't always go his way. I think if I make things too easy for him, he will just expect easy all the time, and then one day, when he has to face something he doesn't like, or it's not what he expected, he will be better prepared to cope with whatever life throws at him. 

It's all about the psychology of life...

Anyhoo, let's look at today's review after this week's fun Fill-ins and the Pet Photo Fail.

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Today the P.A. is also joining in Friday Fill-ins Blog Hop with the pawesome 15 & Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs.
1. I used to dislike ________________ until _________________.
2. If it weren’t for __________________, I would never ____________________.
3. I find _________ very intimidating.
4. _________ gives me the inspiration to _________.

The P.A.'s answers are...

1. I used to (really) dislike brussel sprouts with a passion until the last couple of years. And now I actually quite like them if they're small and smothered in onion sauce - I still won't eat the ones that are the size of baby cabbages! LOL

2. If it weren’t for a chance meeting on the staircase of my apartment, I would never I would have never got my first cat back in 1997 - C.J. Catkin, and my life with cats may never have unfolded the way it has.

3. I find _________ very intimidating. Right now at this moment, I can't think of anything to fit this one, but I'm sure there is something, but it's not coming to mind - sorry!

4. My cats give me the inspiration to write the most crazy, bizarre, action-packed adventures.
Where the fluff would I be with The B Team???? LOL

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Today, as it's the last Friyay of the month, we're also joining in the furbulous...


Do stop by the marvellous Mudpie's blog at www.mochasmysteriesmeows.com to join in.

Today's photo fail features our epically epic tripawed dude, Smooch.

He was doing a few crunches, and this was the last couple of sits up in his final set, talk about total beastmode! MOL

We titled this picture ~ Gimme One More! 

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We think he nailed clawed it!

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This week's top book pick is...

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Catnip and Cantrips 


Twilight Hollow Witchy Cozy Mysteries Book 2 

by 

Sara Christene

       Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:      

Haunted woods, glowing animals, and another mysterious murder!

When Addy and Spooky find a hiker’s body in the woods, Addy thinks the mysterious death is the least of her worries. That is until the dead woman’s ghost starts haunting her. Now she and her magical familiar are on the case of another murder with dark magic nipping at their heels.


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Today I'm sharing a book in a series I started quite a while ago.

Catnip and Cantrips, the second book in the Twilight Hollow Witchy Cozy Mysteries series by Sara Christene, is a captivating and enchanting read that is sure to leave mew spellbound.
If mew missed book one's review - Familiar Spirits, click here. Book two takes us on a magical journey through the haunted woods of Twilight Hollow, where Addy and her familiar Spooky stumble upon a dead hiker. As they try to unravel the mystery behind the murder, they uncover a web of dark magic and deceit that threatens to engulf them both. Addy soon finds herself haunted by the ghost of the dead woman, making her a target for the dark forces at work. The author has a talent for creating a world that is both eerie and enchanting, with vivid descriptions that transport the reader to another world. The characters are well-crafted, each with their unique personalities and quirks that make them relatable and endearing. The plot is intricately woven, with plenty of twists and turns that keep the mew guessing until the very end. The addition of glowing animals in the town adds an extra layer of intrigue to the story, making it all the more captivating and mysterious. The author's attention to detail and descriptive writing style create a rich and immersive world that will leave you wanting more. From the haunted woods to the magical spells, every aspect of the book is well crafted to draw the reader deeper into the story.

Catnip and Cantrips is an excellent addition to the Twilight Hollow series, and a must-read for fans of cozy cat mysteries and magic. The book is a purrfect blend of supurr natural elements and mystery, making it a delightful read that will keep mew entertained until the very end.

And I just have to add, that I really love the cover of this one too!

A Top Paw Read!


Paperback: 194 pages
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I'm off to read next week's books, as mew know the drill, so many books, so little time! 

Don't forget, if mew are looking for great books with cats, check out the Book Review page, just click the link here or at the top of the page, as that's the place to visit to get your feline fiction fix. 

Until next time...

Keep calm and read more books

Amber 

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Friday, 28 October 2022

**Halloween Edition** Book Reviews with Amber at The Mewton-Clawson Library #214 featuring **Familiar Spirits** Twilight Hollow Witchy Cozy Mysteries Book 1 by Sara Christene **PLUS** Friendly Fill-Ins + Photo Fails Blog Hop ~ Melvyn's Modelling Fail

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Hello gorgeous library guests 

and 

Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ 
Thank mew for joining me today; this was me, Melvyn and Fudge taking a little breather from all the pawty activity and food! MOL

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Though I must say that the pawty food was utterly delicious and if mew didn't get to try any, just hop to the pawty post using the link above and don't forget to enter the free giveaway.


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Today the P.A. is also joining in Friday Fill-ins Blog Hop with the pawesome 15 & Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs.
1.___________________ keeps me up at night.
2. If I could improve one of my senses, it would be _____________________.
3. If I were home alone and heard footsteps in the house, I would _________.
4. I would want the epitaph on my tombstone to say _________.

The P.A.'s answers are...

1.___________________ keeps me up at night. Not a lot does these days; if the world were ending, that would, or if any of The B Team were unwell, that would.

2. If I could improve one of my senses, it would be my sixth.

3. If I were home alone and heard footsteps in the house, I would grab a gun or a bat or the closest weapony thing I could find.

4. I would want the epitaph on my tombstone to say: She Loved Her Cats, and husband of course! LOL

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Today, as it's the last Friyay of the month, we're also joining in the furrbulous...


So do drop by the marvellous Mudpie's blog at www.mochasmysteriesmeows.com to join in.

Melvyn's Modelling Fail

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This was one of the fails from Melvyn's modelling shoot a couple of weeks ago, mew can see the fabulous photo we posted on the Midweek News here or watch him strut his stuff on the catwalk in his TikTok video here. 

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Let's see what I've got to show mew this time!

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This week's top book pick is...

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 Familiar Spirits

 Twilight Hollow Witchy Cozy Mysteries Book 1 

by 

Sara Christene

       Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:      

Welcome to Twilight Hollow, WA, a small forest town with three resident witches. Adelaide O’Shea runs the Toasty Bean, imbuing her coffee and tea with warm, cozy magic. When a black cat crosses her path, she worries her new pet might be unlucky, and her suspicions are confirmed when the next thing in her path is a dead man with her phone number in his pocket.

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Mew may remember a couple of weeks ago that I said I'd purchased a new Kindle paperwhite as my old one was difficult to read these days. Anyhoo I also decided to join the Kindle Unlimited programme as it is free for a 3-month trial and I thought NICE, free books for 90 days! MOL

Anyhoo, today's book is the first Kindle Unlimited title I have read. I've read a few more in the last couple of weeks and there was another that was vying for today's Halloween slot, but I chose this one instead.

Sara Christene is a new author to me, and I'd never heard of The Twilight Cozy Mystery series, so it was a great find. There are five books in the series, though at this point not having read any of the others, I can't say whether there will be more.

So what did I think of this new series? 

I really enjoyed this; the plot is pacy and the characters start off well. And I know that there's a coffee shop, a witch, a murder and a cat, and while this might not be the most original of ideas the author has crafted a good, solid story with interesting characters and plenty of potential to expand in future volumes.

I'm not going to spoilerize any of the plot or characters in this first volume, but I do think it has the prospects at this point to be a really good, enjoyable series. Also, as it's only 140 pages long, it didn't take long to read. If mew're looking for a quick series and not a seemingly endless saga, this is pawesome. And I think the cover art is epic too!

In my humble opinion, this novel is the purrfect Sunday afternoon read on a rainy day, in front of the fire, with a cup of hot chocolate with mini marshmallows. 

A Top Paw Read!


Paperback: 140 pages
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I really hope mew enjoy the book as much as I did if mew decide to read it.

It's time fur me to say BFN or bye-fur-now as mew know the drill, so many books, so little time and I'll be back next week with another specially paw-picked book just for mew, and don't furget that all my previous reviews can be found on my Book Review page.

Angel Basil will be here tomorrow with a spooky Brain Training post and if mew missed yesterday's bumper Halloween crafting bonanza click here.

Until next time...

Keep calm and read more books

Amber 


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