Honestly struggling to review this book. I liked the premise and characters quiet a bit. However the e-arc of this book contains quite a few spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors that made it very hard to follow along with the story and kept pulling me out of the narrative. I hope the finished copy sees some more editing because I see the potential for this cozy fantasy, but as it is it's probably closer to a 3.5.

What a cute and cozy read this was. I do think the best time to read this one is in the autumn with an cozy sweater and warm beverage! I will probably reread again this fall! The world building was just perfect and I super hope book 2 is coming!!!

Received an early copy, thanks to the publisher and NetGalley.

I DNF'd about 30% in. I don't think the writing style is for me although I'm willing to give this book another shot down the road. I love the idea of the book and the cover is adorable.

It was a pleasant and heartwarming read. A slow-paced quest through a magical world filled with charming characters and adorable creatures.

Aloysia is a magicobotanist witch. With the help of her crow companion, a possible new familiar, and her best friend's brother, she sets out on a quest to save Tangleroot Valley and its magic. They will meet new characters along the way who will help them overcome the challenges.

We become attached to each new character, cat-dragon and other creatures. But it is Aloysia who makes the whole story with her personality, her empathy and her courage.

I really enjoyed the world-building. Everything is magical: the villagers, the animals, the plants, and the lore surrounding their traditions and way of life. I particularly enjoyed the process of selecting a familiar, which was unique.

I didn't see the twist at the end coming but it was perfect. If you're looking for a cozy read this fall, this is the one for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins Canada for the eARC

This book was like a warm hug. Would be perfect addition to any cozy reading list.

The characters and world building took a bit to fall in love with, but then I was hooked.

I would love to live in a magical world, gathering friends. Ancestors in my garden & let's not forget Cat Dragons!

A perfect autumn day in book form.

Aloysia Papplewick is a magicobotanical witch who is tending her fantastical pumpkin patch in her beloved Tangleroot Valley. As a witch, she should have a familiar in the form of a cat dragon by now, but somehow it's never happened for her. What happens next will take her on the adventure of a lifetime alongside a cast of unique characters, including her best friend's brother Hollis.

This book warmed my heart and made me so happy. Aloysia is an endearing main character, and the magical world in the book is one that makes the reader beg for more as you go through the book. The book takes readers to places beyond my wildest imagination, making me feel as if I was alongside Aloysia and Hollis as they gathered companions along the way.

After the fantastic world-building of this book, I truly hope that a sequel is in the works!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins Canada: One More Chapter for the opportunity to read this book for free in exchange for my honest review.

When they said this was like if chai latte was a book, they weren't kidding!
It's cute, cozy and gives off autumn vibes in the best way possible