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Synopsis
Welcome to the Magical Emporium of Wares, a bookshop that appears only to those who need to find it. When Sable answers a too-good-to-be-true job posting-cozy bookshop, perfect espresso machine, adorable black cat, and an apartment upstairs-she thought she'd finally caught a break from her crushing student loans. But the ink on the deal is barely dry when Sable realizes that the contract is very literal. She cannot leave. Also, her new feline companion talks, the bookstore itself is a sentient enigma with an excellent espresso machine, and magic isn't just for storybooks-it's woven into her new reality. Bound to the shop as the mystical Cat's voice and hands in the human world, the bookstore's true purpose begins to unfold, and Sable must choose. Will she embrace the impossible magic blooming around her, or cling to the mundane life she thought she wanted, risking the fate of the shop and its curious inhabitants? If you love the heartwarming charm of found family, the gentle unraveling of an enchanting mystery, and the quiet wonder of magic woven into everyday life, then this is your next favorite read. Discover the secrets of the bookstore and join Sable's extraordinary journey - pick up your copy of Meow: Magical Emporium of Wares today!
Is Contracts & Cats appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A gentle magical bookshop story with no violence, romance, or language concerns. The protagonist is trapped by a magical contract but the tone is cozy rather than dark, focusing on found family and self-discovery.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity and deception.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Readers will love the talking cat, magical bookshop, and the mystery of discovering what magic means in everyday life.