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simmonsj's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The title of this book is apt - the 13 black cats of Edith Penn are indeed the main characters in this novel. This is a fantasy horror without being overly fantastical and definitely doesn't slip on the horror details. There is a decent amount of gore in this book, so beware that. There is witchcraft, although I really couldn't say how well researched it was with either the ingredients, spells, or languages. I liked that Edith Penn's point of view was included for an earlier timeline, it was really necessary for context, plot, and intrigue. For a while I was wondering where the plot was going, but once the meaning behind it all hit it I was pleased with the direction. The ending was a little surprising but I liked it.
Overall I felt like this was a short but good romp into fantasy horror. Black cats might get the side-eye from me for a while!
Overall I felt like this was a short but good romp into fantasy horror. Black cats might get the side-eye from me for a while!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Child death, Grief, and Murder
chrissypops's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Being a cat lover, the idea of 13 cats really appealed to me ! The story starts at the death of Edith Penn, a said to be witch. From here the plot unravels to follow Rebecca, a reporter who is fishing for a story. And of course, what happens to those 13 black cats as they slink away into the darkness after being rescued?
A great mix of witchcraft with a little bit of gory details included. I loved the way the author tells the story of Edith’s life throughout the book. The 2 time lines were not jarring and flowed really well. The different characters/ families were well thought out and tied into together for the finale of the book. Id definitely like to see this as an audio book in the future!
A great mix of witchcraft with a little bit of gory details included. I loved the way the author tells the story of Edith’s life throughout the book. The 2 time lines were not jarring and flowed really well. The different characters/ families were well thought out and tied into together for the finale of the book. Id definitely like to see this as an audio book in the future!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Gore, Violence, and Blood