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Positive tags
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
Since her fiancé’s death, Nela Farley has been plagued by a sixth sense: She understands the thoughts of cats. In desperate need of a distraction, Nela agrees to substitute for her sister, Chloe, at her job for a charitable foundation. Chloe has even arranged a place for her sister to stay. But when Nela encounters the previous tenant’s cat, she gets a flash of thought: “. . . dead and gone . . . She loved me . . . skateboard on the step . . .” Nela wants to ignore what the cat saw, but the idea that the death of former tenant Marian Grant wasn’t an accident is something she can’t ignore. And when a detective becomes suspicious of Nela’s sister and a second murder occurs, Nela realizes she’ll have to make the most of her unwanted ability before she meets her own untimely end
Is What the Cat Saw appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Parents should know this book contains murder investigations, discussion of death, and moderate suspense. The protagonist uses a supernatural ability to communicate with cats to solve crimes.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and grief.
Who'll love this
Teens and adults will enjoy following Nela as she uses her unique psychic connection to cats to uncover the truth behind suspicious deaths.