Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter
Hardback Published on: 17/02/2026
Price: £22.00
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This book healed my soul!!!
What an absolutely wonderful book! As soon as I read the blurb, I knew I would love this read and I was so right! Ended up reading it in 3 days which is qu... READ MORE
ultimate cozy fantasy of my dreams
From the incandescent mind of Heather Fawcett comes my ultimate cozy fantasy of my dreams. Howls Moving Castle meets… a Cat Shelter? YES. I adored this cov... READ MORE
Cats and magic what more do you need
I’m a huge fan of the Emily Wilde books, so I was excited to read Heather Fawcett’s new book.Agnes runs a cat shelter, rescuing the city’s cats and rehousi... READ MORE
A Whimsical Delight
Such a wonderful, magic and cosy read. Enchantingly atmospheric and completely engrossing.
Heather Fawcett's characterisations are a marvel. Each characte... READ MORE
A cat-filled cozy time!
I love how Heather Fawcett writes her characters and also how easy it is to fall into the world that she builds. This had all the charm and quirkiness that... READ MORE
Catastic!
The best Christmas present this year was reading this book. I loved the Emily Wilde series so much, and I was worried that I had too higher expectations of... READ MORE
Fantastic
This was such a nice and cosy read! I think the story itself was quite slow so it did take me a bit to get into it, but it was cosy and definitely fitting ... READ MORE
A cozy fantasy dream!
Look, speaking as a cat person, I was always going to be predisposed to like this book more than the average reader. But even I was shocked by quite the ex... READ MORE
Cosy slice of magic!
I had the pleasure of reading this as an ARC last year (HUGE thank you to the publishers!) and I may be slightly biased because I think I would probably re... READ MORE
Completely magical
This was a cosy fantasy that really lived up to my high expectations after reading the Emily Wilde series (which remains to date one of my favourite cosy f... READ MORE
Whimsical and Cosy!
The setting and general vibes much reminded me of Howl's Moving Castle, but with an army of many many cats.
Even though it was a cosy read, it had enough ... READ MORE
Synopsis
All strays are welcome here.
From Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Heather Fawcett comes a healing and heart-warming fantasy with magic shops, rescue cats and a second chance at love.
Agnes Aubert is very fond of making lists. These lists kept her afloat when she lost her husband two years ago. And now, as the founder of a cat rescue charity, her meticulous organization skills feel like the only thing standing between her beloved cats - His Majesty, Banshee and sweet elderly Thoreau, to name a few - and utter disaster.
But when Agnes is forced to move the charity, she soon discovers that her new shop is being used as a front; right under her feet is the lair of the decidedly disorganised - not to mention self-absorbed and infuriatingly handsome - Havelock Renard.
Havelock is everything Agnes doesn't want in her life: chaos, mischief, and a little too much adventure. But as she gets to know him, she discovers he's more than the dark magician of legend, and that she may be ready for a little intrigue, perhaps even romance. After all, second chances aren't just for rescue cats. . .
Publisher information
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- ISBN: 9780356525785
- Number of pages: 368
- Dimensions: 236 x 162 x 36 mm
- Weight: 580g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allSaving Cats, Finding Magic, and Healing Hearts
A cosy, magical and whimsical tale about one woman’s mission to save the cats of Montreal whilst managing grief, underfunding, premise destruction, feisty ... READ MORE
lovely cosy fantasy story
This story is a good mix of magic, adorable cats and second chances.
The mc, Agnes Aubert, a thirty-something woman from Montréal, Canada (where the st... READ MORE
A lovely read
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to review this book.
Heather Fawcett’s Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter center... READ MORE
What a fun cozy read!
I'm a certified crazy cat lady! Seriously if I wasn't married with children, I would be Agnes!!
Agnes is a care giver. She can't resist helping those in... READ MORE
A cozy fantasy, purrfect for cat lovers
This was a thoroughly enjoyable book that has very charming cozy fantasy vibes throughout, in addition to a supporting cast of cats all with their own dist... READ MORE
Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter is a story so cozy I didn’t even flinch at world ending magic.
Heather Fawcett is definitely an auto-buy for me. I absolutely loved the characters, who are always the star of the show for this author. They are full, vi... READ MORE
Cute, whimsical and full of heart (and cats)
Happy Caturday ft Tali & my thoughts on Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter
After adorable cats, magical éclairs and a grumpy wizard? Look no further. ... READ MORE
Delightfully wonderful!
This was the most delightfully wonderful, adorable and atmospheric book, and I am so glad I decided to begin my year with Agnes and her cats.
I fell in ... READ MORE
I'm not a cat person but I adored this book
This book was utterly delightful.
I found myself engrossed in the story and following Agnes’ journey as she balances caring for her beloved cat shelter ... READ MORE
When life gives you Agnes Aubert, you make room
If I could give this book 42 stars I would. Heather Fawcett could write about lightbulbs and why they decided to suddenly one day go on strike, and I would... READ MORE
Magic and alllll the cats you could hope for!
If I could give this book a million stars, I would! It's like Heather Fawcett has crawled into my mind and has written a book perfectly designed jusr for m... READ MORE
An Emotional Journey
There's a richness to these characters—a depth few other novelists achieve. The author evokes deep empathy for each one,even those who only appear for a pa... READ MORE
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Cats and magic... but now how you're used to
“I’d never realized before how entangled my feelings for His Majesty were with my feelings for Robin, the invisible webwork holding them together.”
Agne... READ MORE
Howl's Moving Castle but with cats!
There’s a lot to say about this story and all of it great.
If you want Howl’s moving castle but with cats, you’ve found the perfect book for you.
Both ... READ MORE
Lovely cosy read
One of my favourite reviewers recommend it and she was completely right!
This is a warm, charming cosy fantasy set in an alternative 1920s Montreal wher... READ MORE
Whiskers and Wonders
I wanted this book to last forever.
Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter is cozy fantasy perfection, funny, soft, a little sad, and full of absolute chao... READ MORE
If you like cats, magical realms, or just a thumping good read, this one's for you!
A wonderful book, incredibly well written with characters you become so invested in - it's difficult to put down! The pacing and tension and magical eleme... READ MORE
An uplifting, escapist read.
Set in the alternate reality of 1920s Montreal, this is a lovely mix of magic, friendship, family, and second-chance romance. The cats are endearing in all... READ MORE
A cosy, unputdownable read.
I loved reading this and did so whenever I had a spare moment.
The main character is Agnes Aubert, with a gentle nature, she sees the good (or potential ... READ MORE
Beautiful Blend of Cozy Fantasy Romance, Chaos and Cats!
This book is chaos and calamity intermixed perfectly with the beautiful coziness of a slow burn romance and heart warming fantasy. Whisking us away to 1920... READ MORE
A Whimsical Cozy Fantasy with Cats
"A Cat is the Soul of a House."
GENRE: Cozy Fantasy
RATING: 5/5
FORMAT: eBook Arc
Overall Impression: I'd give this more than 5 stars if I could, H... READ MORE
A cosy fantasy for all the animal lovers out there
I went in intrigued but a little apprehensive as the Emily Wilde book didn't quite connect with me. However I wanted to try again with Heather's writing an... READ MORE
Good Enough
Big Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the Publisher for the advanced copy! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this revi... READ MORE
A nice cosy treat - with cats
This is a magical and heart-warming story full of cats. Agnes runs a charity, a cat shelter. She rescues cats and then they get adopted. We meet His Majest... READ MORE
A Whimsical Feline Delight!
4.5 ⭐️ If you’re a fan of cosy fantasy, cats, and MMCs with strong Howl’s Moving Castle energy, this book is an absolute delight.
The story follows Agne... READ MORE
Read This If You Need Cozy Magic and Emotional First Aid
Diving into Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter fixed all of my small life problems for a few hours. This book is exactly how great cozy fantasy is done, a... READ MORE
The perfect cosy whimsical fantasy that I just loved to snuggle with
As a big fan of Emily Wilde Series, now I'm also an official big fan of Agnes Aubert! There are so many things I want to talk about and I hold this dear bo... READ MORE
A lovely read
Netgalley Review
Rated 4.5/5
The writing was descriptive and pulled you into that world. I enjoyed the clash of the everyday and the magic.
The ch... READ MORE
Cosy up with this magical story
Thank you to net galley and Little Brown for the opportunity to review this
eARC.
This is a cosy, magical tale about a cat shelter and its owner and t... READ MORE
Soo cute!
Thank you so much Little, Brown Book Group UK for the arc!
"Would not the world be better off if we contented ourselves with the small miracles of life?"
... READ MORE
An absolute must read for cat and cosy fantasy lovers!
A huge thank you to DelRey, NetGalley and Heather for the opportunity to read and review an eARC of Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter. Heather Fawcett ca... READ MORE
If you're looking for a book to heal your soul, look no further!
I had such high expectations for this book, and it absolutely did not disappoint! It's a must for everyone who enjoyed the Emily Wilde series, but also for... READ MORE
A cozy fantasy, perfect for cat lovers
This was a thoroughly enjoyable book that has very charming cozy fantasy vibes throughout, in addition to a supporting cast of cats all with their own dist... READ MORE
Fantastic!
Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter was such an entertaining and riveting read, not that I expected any less from Heather Fawcett. There is so much to love... READ MORE
Soft, funny, a little heartbreaking, and full of magical cat‑shaped chaos
This book is cozy fantasy at its absolute best. It's soft, funny, a little heartbreaking, and full of magical cat‑shaped chaos. Agnes is such an easy chara... READ MORE
A nice story but not completely fullfiling
“I’d never realized before how entangled my feelings for His Majesty were with my feelings for Robin, the invisible webwork holding them together.”
Agne... READ MORE
Entertaining and fun read
Set during the 1920s in Montreal, Agnes is forced to set up a new shelter for her cat rescue charity when her original was destroyed. Little does she real... READ MORE
loved
I adored this novel!
We follow Agnes who has to move her catshelter due to some magical shenanigans and finds a place that a magician is using.
Full... READ MORE
An un appetising book
I picked up this book thinking it was about mysterious cats, a topic I’m naturally drawn to as a cat lover. However, it turned out to be about a woman nam... READ MORE
Heather Fawcett has struck gold once again
Heather Fawcett has struck gold once again. Having loved her Emily Wilde Trilogy, I was very excited to try this new magical tale. Once more a feisty, dete... READ MORE
A cosy, enchanting tale that feels like a warm hug wrapped in whiskers, wonder, and pure magic.
As someone with four rescue cats of my own - and a mum who has dedicated her life to rescuing and rehoming cats — this book felt like it was written straig... READ MORE
An Enchanting Cosy Fantasy Tome That's Infused With The Love Of Cats
'At that he stilled and then turned, blinking, towards where I crouched by the cages.
"You've-" The surprise was giving way to a kind of baffled indignati... READ MORE
Charming
Thank you to the publisher Little Brown Book Group for providing this book for review purposes via NetGalley. All opinions are my own. This book was quite ... READ MORE
A cosy fantasy with medium stakes
This book had a 5 star feeling straight away for me. I immediately liked the vibe of the book and the writing. I found it more accessible than the author’s... READ MORE
Cosy cats charm cynic
This was my first book by Heather Fawcett and I loved it!!! Agnes and Havelock's relationship is so sweet! I loved Agnes being a more mature and settled pr... READ MORE
A meow-velous story!
This book is absolutely wonderful! I adored the Emily Wilde series and when I heard Heather Fawcett was releasing a book about cats I was immediately sold.... READ MORE
Quirky and highly enjoyable...
Fawcett is excellent at creating awkward characters who I nevertheless end up really liking – which isn’t as easy as she makes it look. For starters, Agnes... READ MORE
Rescue cats and magic!!! Yes , please !
This was such a lovely, cozy, and magical read, and I enjoyed it so much. As someone who has loved cats my whole life, this story felt very special to me. ... READ MORE
I wish I could have cats
I absolutely loved this book, the vibes, the cats, the banter, the awkward little guys (Agnes and Havelock), the magic and just everything about this book ... READ MORE
The perfect whimsical magical realism book
Heather Fawcett is here to take over the magical realism genre, and I am not mad about it.
Reading Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter felt like drinkin... READ MORE
Howl's Moving Castle with Cats
I loved reading this book being a fan of the Emily Wilde series I coudln't wait to devour this book. If you are a fan of Howl's Moving Castle you will enjo... READ MORE
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magical
Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter is a whimsical balm for the soul—equal parts feline charm, magical mischief, and slow-blooming romance. Set against the... READ MORE
Cosy, magic and cats
I enjoyed this book, especially with the higher stakes towards the end. The main focus was on the cat shelter, as well as how two polar opposites can work ... READ MORE
Cute and cosy!
Heather Fawcett is becoming an insta-buy author and I'm loving it! I thoroughly enjoyed her Emily Wilde series, and I cannot wait to get more of Agnes too!... READ MORE
A sweet tale of magic and cats!
A perfectly magical cozy fantasy with grumpy magicians, sensible and incredibly caring charity managers of cats, and cats of all temperaments that will ste... READ MORE
If you love cats and cosy fantasy, Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter is a must-read!
⭐ 3.75 stars ⭐
Before I start, I should mention this book is not suitable for people with severe arachnophobia.
If you love cats and cosy fantasy, Ag... READ MORE
Enjoyable read
What a heart warming read! Agnes and Havelocks adventure was a fun jaunt in a new setting. Agnes and her charity for cats, Havelock and his underground ar... READ MORE
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Perfect Cozy Winter Fantasy!
This was such a cozy, winter read. Heather's writing of analytical, practical, everyday women who challenge not only themselves but the people around them ... READ MORE
“Must magic be useful? Can’t it simply be beautiful, like art?”
“Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter” by Heather Fawcett follows the story of Agnes, a cat-shelter owner, who has dedicated her life to saving and caring f... READ MORE