A brand-new cozy romantasy for fans of The Spellshop, cottagecore, and cute companion animals! A best friend's brother romance for 2025

''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.'' Welcome to the whimsical world of Tangleroot Valley, where magic thrives in every corner, and witch Aloysia Papplewick tends to her Prattling Pumpkin patch. But there''s one thing Aloysia doesn''t have - her familiar. The magical folk of the valley take flight astride and depend upon their majestic yet adorable companions - cat-dragons. Fluffy yet fierce, playful but protective, each cat-dragon is a unique blend - which is rumoured to say something about the witch or wizard it bonds with, and perhaps even predict their future. Aloysia has failed thirteen times already to bond with her own - until now - and no sooner has she done so than the two of them are whisked away on a quest to protect the valley... 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.

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Samantha Birch is a British author and writer of cozy video games, beginning with prehistoric shopkeeping and life sim Amber Isle. She was a copywriter and a journalist for titles including GLAMOUR and Brides before moving into fiction. This is her first fantasy novel, and the realisation of a childhood dream.

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'A new favorite! Completely charming and delightful! I loved every magical second!' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of THE SPELLSHOP'Cat Dragon is charming, gentle and all that a cosy fantasy should be!' Lucy Jane Wood, Sunday Times bestselling author of Rewitched and Uncharmed 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 Spellshopand cottagecore.

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