Review: Puss in Prada by Marie Jacquelyn
This is SUCH an adorable little story. It's getting the rare five star treatment.
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My Thoughts
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This is an adorable little fable. It’s about a man named Alex who was turned into a talking cat by an irate witch. He’s been this way for a few years when the book begins and is living the cat life with his ex-boyfriend Ethan. Ethan was kind enough to take him in even though they were already broken up at the time because Alex was sassy, sarcastic, self-centered and snobby and an all-around dreadful boyfriend. Oh wait, he’s still all of those things! Except he’s no longer the boyfriend (that’d be too weird even for me) and now that he’s a cat, he makes good company for Ethan who prefers to stay in and watch tv after a long day of work. But Alex doesn’t want Ethan to turn into some lonely, antisocial cat man.
Not that there's anything wrong with that . . .
Still, it’s time for Ethan to put himself out there and find a boyfriend– even if the thought of Ethan with another man makes Alex a little queasy.
This story is simply delightful. If you are not a fan of m/m romances because most tend to be heavy on the angst and the sex, this is one that isn’t like the rest. It’s sweet and funny and I really enjoyed the characters. I think it will charm even those who think their heart is dead (not that I’d know anything about that . . .)
There is so much fun dialogue packed into this little novella but I think this line from Ethan describing cat Alex’s faults was my favorite.
Much better, right?!
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Puss In Prada by Marie Jacquelyn
M/M Romantic Fiction, 60 Pages
Released April 2017 by Less Than Three Press
Amazon ♦ Goodreads
M/M Romantic Fiction, 60 Pages
Released April 2017 by Less Than Three Press
Amazon ♦ Goodreads
Still struggling with his recent breakup, Alexander runs headlong—literally—into a witch who leaves him far less than human. Now a wise-cracking cat with a taste for expensive clothes, he is forced to live with the ex he can't get over and help the man find someone who will finally make him happy
My Thoughts
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This is an adorable little fable. It’s about a man named Alex who was turned into a talking cat by an irate witch. He’s been this way for a few years when the book begins and is living the cat life with his ex-boyfriend Ethan. Ethan was kind enough to take him in even though they were already broken up at the time because Alex was sassy, sarcastic, self-centered and snobby and an all-around dreadful boyfriend. Oh wait, he’s still all of those things! Except he’s no longer the boyfriend (that’d be too weird even for me) and now that he’s a cat, he makes good company for Ethan who prefers to stay in and watch tv after a long day of work. But Alex doesn’t want Ethan to turn into some lonely, antisocial cat man.
Not that there's anything wrong with that . . .
Still, it’s time for Ethan to put himself out there and find a boyfriend– even if the thought of Ethan with another man makes Alex a little queasy.
This story is simply delightful. If you are not a fan of m/m romances because most tend to be heavy on the angst and the sex, this is one that isn’t like the rest. It’s sweet and funny and I really enjoyed the characters. I think it will charm even those who think their heart is dead (not that I’d know anything about that . . .)
There is so much fun dialogue packed into this little novella but I think this line from Ethan describing cat Alex’s faults was my favorite.
"You also yell at the pigeons outside, watch too many cooking shows, and have a blog entirely dedicated to pictures of yourself."Honestly, the only thing I’d change about this book is the cover. This is a book that features a talking cat who wears designer clothing and it has a generic cup of coffee on its cover? A pretty cup of coffee, sure, but seriously, what is up with that? So much opportunity squandered! I say ignore the cover and picture any of these dapper fellows on the cover instead.
Much better, right?!
Based on your review, which I enjoyed, I should try this one. I've read a few book in this genre that really turned me off. Maybe this will be one I can enjoy. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt was really sweet and funny. It's also very short so there's no time for extraneous drama.
DeleteThis sounds like a fun little story. And I like your cover suggestion much better than the actual cover! :)
ReplyDeleteAren't they adorable little kitty men?!
DeleteThis sounds so good! I can think of a few ex-boyfriends that I would turn into a cat.
ReplyDeleteHaha, mine would only annoy me terribly and want to be fed constantly!
DeleteNothing wrong at all with a man and his cats, nope! You're right, this sounds like an ytterly wonderful story, which makes the cover so utterly befuddling. Really? A coffee? Weird.
DeleteSeriously, right? How boring. I don't even remember a coffee addiction being any part of the story.
DeleteOh that sounds fun. You even have my non m/m reading self tempted :D
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