A review by sharron_joy_reads
The Black Cat Bookshop by E.M. McConnell

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A bookshop appears on an Oxford street populated with sleek elegant black cats. But bound within is a force born of rage and hate that offers the life of your dreams but at a cost, will you pay the price to live your perfect life? A story of the transformative power and hidden danger of stories. Of forces whose ravenous nature cannot be denied. 

This is a gothic horror with a cosmic feel that asks if you were offered your dream life what or who would you sacrifice? Knowledge is power but payment is always required . 

These are the stories of people in search of a happy ending. Each drawn to the bookshop for different reasons, the shop appears to be endless and labyrinthine. The owner, Meredith, gives them the book that they need but the price must be paid once that book has been accepted and the life of the reader is transformed. 

This is darkly mystical tapping into ancient powers and arcane knowledge, it is completely addictive to read. Plus there are books, cats and dark magic, the perfect combination!