<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220255020-cat-dragon" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Cat Dragon" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1740241575l/220255020._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220255020-cat-dragon">Cat Dragon</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8074660.Samantha_Birch">Samantha Birch</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7695306534">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
this book was amazing! a witchy mild mystery romantasy and by romance i mean very mild romance! this book would be perfect for tweens to adults! i cant wait for the booktok community to dive into this!
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I am super interested in the story and am really enjoying the book!

However i'm a person who can picture things in her head, so very detailed descriptions are hard for me to follow (Similar to how I tried to read the Hobbit). So I think this book just isn't for me!

But from what I read I think the premise is great and hope this does well because it's super cute!

This was such a beautiful and whimsical story! I really had fun reading this cozy novel. It made me feel lighthearted, adventurous and emotional. It had mysterious vibes as well. This also gave me some laughs! It is a medium paced read that includes a witch and a cat dragon. The main characters in this book were strongly devoloped in the story. This has a diverse cast of characters, all lovable! Even the minor characters stood out to me. This also comes with a romantacy and magic! The world building of Tangleroot Valley was cozy and charming. This story came with vivid imagery, a clear thesis and was stylistically unique. This novel is plot driven, as the story follows a witch that struggles to bond with her cat dragon. This book came with everything that I love in a fantasy! The pacing was a little slow at the beginning, but it picked up and I couldn’t put this book down!

“Cat Dragon” is a novel that revolves around a witch in training, named Aloysia. In this cozy story, bonding with your own cat dragon is very important in becoming a witch. Aloysia struggles to bond with her cat dragon. This story starts taking us on a journey with Aloysia and her best friends’ brother named Hollis! They start heading for the mountains and come across dangers, adorable creatures and unexpected feelings for one another. I give this cozy novel a 4 out of 5 stars!

I think fans of Harry Potter and anyone that loves magical worlds would really enjoy reading this book! There are not any content warnings, as this is a very clean book.

Thank you to NetGalley, author Samantha Birch and Harper 360 | One More Chapter for this digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

This book is expected to be published on September 2, 2025! The publication date may change.

This was beautiful, cozy and made me smile. I loved our main character, but the star was her familiar. Their relationship made me chuckle at times. I thought the magical oops were fun and I loved the setting. Every element in this story was a touch whimsical. I had great fun with this.

A cozy cottagecore fantasy with magical animal friends and found family is what we all need right now.

If you were wanting to get into the Halloween spirit a little bit early then I would suggest reading an arc of Cat Dragon. If you are wondering about the title our wonderful creature in question is half cat and half dragon. I for one think that this is the most cutest combination ever. I honestly thought that this was the most creative work of fiction that I have read up to date so I'm pretty happy that I took the time to read this book.
Our main character is a young witch named Aloysia who is in a deliema of not being matched up with a cat yet. However one day herbluck changes when she encounters a cat dragon like mentioned before is a strange yet exciting combination. Soon afterwards she embarks on a life changing journey.

Cute. YA. Cozy fantasy. Its definetly a cozy adventure. Nice read when you just want something to curl up on the couch with.

Cat Dragon by Samantha Birch is an utterly enchanting cozy fantasy full of warmth, magic, and the softest dragon you’ll ever meet. The tone is gentle, comforting, and hopeful—making it a perfect read for anyone who loves character-driven stories with a whimsical twist.

The book follows a quietly brave main character who ends up caring for a creature that’s part dragon, part cat—curious, fiercely loyal, and hilariously temperamental. Their bond is the heart of the book, and it’s written with such tenderness that I couldn’t stop smiling.

Birch’s prose is clean and immersive, her worldbuilding subtle but effective. This isn’t a high-stakes fantasy—it’s a story about healing, courage, and friendship in unexpected forms. Some might find the pace a bit slower, but for me, it was exactly what a cozy fantasy should be.

Perfect for fans of The House in the Cerulean Sea, The Tea Dragon Society, or anyone looking for a sweet escape with a magical creature you’ll wish you could adopt.

4/5 ⭐️

Cute, cozy read. I feel like it took a little long to get to the actual point and that the author brought up the Prattling Pumpkins way more than needed seeing as how they had no purpose to the story. Overall I would recommend if you want something comfy to read especially in the fall.

I want a cat dragon! In a world of witches (“witches help”), Aloysa is a witch who just wants enough power to help. And to get a familiar. But all the times she has tried have not yielded her own cat dragon. Until one day it does... but that doesn’t go quite right. Neither does anything else. And she’s falling for her best friend’s brother. And she has to help the Guardians. Or she loses her wand forever. I thought this was so cute and original. I want more!

Cat Dragon was such a little cozy and adventurous book and I absolutely loved it! All the characters were so lovable and I enjoyed the way they all worked together through their magical quest. Littlewick the cat dragon was so cute and I loved him as Aloysia's familiar. Crow was also an animal favorite and I loved that he talked. From the talking prattling pumpkins to the epic quest to save Tangleroot, this was such a fun, magical and cozy read! I think readers will love this one and it's definitely the perfect Autumn read!

An interesting story of adventure.

Aloysia Papplewick is a witch with out a familiar. Hollis was born into a family of magic with no magic of his own, his claim was to be a shepherd for the Guardian. The Guardian falls gravely ill and it is up to Aloysia with her newly found familiar and Hollis, along with people they meet along the way to figure out what is wrong and fix it or their town will disappear forever.

The story had some slow spots and then would speed up. The story does move along and we learn a lot about the different types of magic and types of towns. I enjoyed the story and the new take on magic. I enjoyed the twists and turns it took at the end.

Well that was adorable! What a sweet, cozy story. I loved getting more and more attached to Aloysia and Hollis, as well as Littlewick and the rest of the crew. The world was great too, and I'd absolutely read more from it!

Such a fun cozy fantasy read it made me feel so many emotions you have world entering stakes and so many different connections to not use people, I definitely want my own cat dragon now after reading this it was a slower read and I took my time but I love the world it creates and invites you into!

Perfect for curl-up-and-read days—welcoming, whimsical, and comforting. Light adventure, quirky magical companions, and a heroine who blossoms into unexpected strength. Cat‑dragon familiar LittleWick is irresistibly adorable. Other side characters help to add charm and humor. Aloysia and her best friend’s brother, Hollis, share a tender, authentic bond that brings a touch of romance without taking the spotlight from the main story. Pacing was a little slow in some early/middle parts but it never derails the warm-hearted adventure.

A charming, cozy fantasy perfect for autumn. There were so many elements to this book I enjoyed. This is a world with talking pumpkins and cat dragons. How could one not be enchanted? I really loved Tangleroot Valley and all the other places we visited on our journey. The world building and magic system were simple but incredibly immersive. I would love to read more from this world the author created. There are so many fun magical creatures and plants that I adored. I definitely could see the world being expanded upon even more. My favorite part of the story was the world and its inhabitants. It was so whimsical and imaginative. There is a slight romance in this that I could have done without. I felt like the characters didn’t get enough actual bonding time together for me to truly believe their relationship. They also felt a little immature to me. The characters are supposed to be in their 30s but they acted more like shy teenagers. If you like childhood friends to lovers you might enjoy it. I also didn’t believe the bad boy image portrayed of the love interest at the beginning. The FMC seemed to be annoyed and disliked him for a good amount of the book but there wasn’t much evidence as to why. I think it was supposed to create tension between the two, but it felt irrational and was very short lived. The story dragged in some parts for me. Though it was only 430 pages, I felt like it could’ve been shorter. The ending was a little confusing and rushed, but ended up making sense in the end. I do think this book could use a better title. Cat dragons are a huge part of this story but I think as a title it’s a bit too simplistic and limiting to what the story is really about. Overall, I enjoyed this. It was a sweet, cozy time that would be perfect for the autumn season.

Cat Dragon takes you on a serious journey. The first third of the book is the set of, the second third is the journey, and the last part is the epic battle. I liked all the interesting creatures, cat dragons, talking crows, ancestor pumpkins, magical plants, plant and animal Guardians, and many, many more. The creatures helped add a bit of whimsy, and fun, some of the times when the book got a little slow they were the saving by grace. I loved that at the beginning there was a pronunciation of Aloysia’s name, it made the story more seamless, instead of me saying the FMC name different each time, I only wish there was a pronunciation guide for all the interesting names and creatures, it would have been very helpful. While there were times the storytelling got a little slow, with the constant introductions to new characters and/creatures, and new places the slowness doesn’t last long. This was a cute little world to live in for a while, and I wish I could have my own cat dragon.

Cat Dragon is a sweet cozy fantasy that reads like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day. The story weaves adorable enchantment into everyday life, creating a world that feels comforting and just whimsical enough to spark joy.

The pacing stays steady throughout, never dragging too hard, though the book does feel a bit long in places. Still, the easy prose and charming characters make it worth sticking with. The storyline is simple but surprisingly sweet, with enough heart to carry you all the way through. If you’re in the mood for something magical, low-stakes, and full of charm, Cat Dragon delivers the perfect “curl up and read”experience. I especially think this would be cute for fall.

Thank you to Harper 360 and One More Chapter for sending me an advance copy in exchange for my unbiased review. As always, it’s been a pleasure.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for this ARC.

This is a cozy fantasy book packed with adventure, an inventive magic system, and A LOT of characters. I enjoyed the story and plot of this book but at some point it just felt like it continued on and on. Again, I liked the story but I was expecting more of a cozy fantasy story than a long epic adventure.

I would recommend this book if you like long cozy fantasy books with lots of adventure and swaths of characters.

Cat Dragon is a lovely adventure full of magic, creatures, nature, and friendship. There was a surprising amount of scientific explanation included which really gave the story more depth. The natural and magical causes behind certain behaviors and illnesses of magical creatures was intriguing. I find the different specialties of the witches fascinating. The characters are relatable and lovable. The romance is well thought out and doesn't come out of nowhere.

So this book starts out a little slow, but it does pick up later on. I loved reading this book. What’s better than a cozy witchy adventure with mystical creatures and a little romance thrown in there?!

Dive into the world of Aloysia and the town of Tangleroot. There is magic, Guardians (creatures who create the magic), pumpkins filled with the (judgy) spirit of your ancestors and a host of friends to meet along the way. I loved the characters in this book! They were funny and fun and loyal. The writing was detailed (I had to read each word to be sure I didn't miss anything!) which created a vast world these characters made their way through. I was delighted at the descriptions for each Guardian. Read if you love cozy magic, fun creatures, and side quests. I will read anything Samantha Birch writes from now on and I am hoping there is some character art in store for us in the future!