Cute and cosy from start to finish, Cat Dragon is the kind of book that is best read on a rainy day with a warm blanket and a mug of hot tea.

I thought everything about this was enjoyable, admittedly I do struggle with cosy fantasy sometimes as I love a book being fast-paced and action-packed, but this was super well balanced and followed a quest whilst maintaining that cosy feeling. I particularly enjoyed the world-building in this book, Tangleroot Valley even SOUNDS whimsical, but I loved being able to fully immerse myself in the pages with beautiful descriptions of the characters and settings.

With a plethora of fun characters, from witches and crows, to cat/dragon hybrids and even talking pumpkins, as well as a teensy little sprinkling of romance, this is a really nice book for those days you just want to read and you don’t want to think! 🐱🐉

Thank you so much to the author, publisher and NetGalley for letting me read an advance copy of this!

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*

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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.