Rating: 3.25⭐️

Impurrfect Magic (Unfamiliar Magic Book 1) by Paula Lester belongs to that new trope of books where a older woman makes a drastic change in her life, finds her way to magic, mysteries and a feline companion, one who’s often her familiar. 

It’s a cozy magical mystery story with cats. And this type of book is hugely popular among readers and writers. 

And I’m reading a lot of them. 

Impurrfect Magic (Unfamiliar Magic Book 1) by Paula Lester is cute, short and easy to read. The characters don’t have much depth to them and the location of Aurum Falls is descriptively unclear, and there’s no real foundation laid down for the town, characters, and even storylines. 

Things just happen like a kid blindly knocking over dominoes. Which when it comes to murder investigation, crimes, and any kind of element that needs detailed support and evidence, this is likely lacking. 

The former middle school science teacher decides to ask questions about the murder with all the finesse of a bull in a china shop. Even when she knows the sheriff, is newly back in town, and doesn’t even know what her uncle was involved in.  It’s not a whole picture of her that makes sense. 

Nor is anything that comes afterwards. 

It all comes together quickly with some magical energy that is puzzling. 

Anyway, if you’re not going to stop and think about it too closely, it’s a quick fun read. 

Although not one I’m going forward with. 

Cover art by Kat McGee at Covers by Kat

Unfamiliar Magic (6 book series):

 Impurrfect Magic #1

Infurior Magic #2

Clawful Magic #3

Apawling Magic #4

Felinous Magic #5 

Pawthetic Magic #6

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Blurb 

Never trust a bossy kitten—especially when she comes out of a secret room.

When Ivy Patterson traded her chaotic life as a middle school teacher for the quiet charm of her uncle’s produce market, she never expected her return to Aurum Falls would lead to murder, magic, and a feisty feline companion. 

But when her grumpy Uncle Vincent is found dead under mysterious circumstances, Ivy discovers a hidden world she never knew existed—a secret room, a magical kitten named Tabby, and a family legacy steeped in dark magic.

Armed with only her wits, latent magical talents, and a determined familiar, Ivy must uncover the truth behind her uncle’s death while managing a quirky small-town produce market. With danger lurking behind every secret, she’ll need to learn to embrace her imperfect magic—or risk losing everything she holds dear.

Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with a magical twist, Impurrfect Magic is a spellbinding tale filled with humor, heart, and a dash of supernatural sleuthing.